Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: ShortTermRentalz can announce that the entries deadline for The Shortyz Awards 2026 has been officially extended until the 2nd March 10:00AM GMT.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIndia: India-based online travel agencies MakeMyTrip and Ixigo have announced new collaborations with OpenAI, aiming to accelerate the rollout of artificial intelligence across their platforms.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: HomeToGo has launched Dash, a new AI-powered travel companion now live across its marketplace on web, iOS and Android.
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Reading Time: 5 minutesEurope: ShortTermRentalz spoke to Cameron Temple, director of The Luxury Chalet Company, about shifting guest expectations in the Alps, rising demand for wellness-led chalets and how curated luxury experiences are shaping booking trends.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb has announced that it is bringing its ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ feature to the UK, following its rollout in the US.
Reading Time: 4 minutesUS: Airbnb ended 2025 with its strongest bookings growth in more than two years. For property managers, the main point is not just the headline revenue figure. It is that Airbnb is now showing it can drive demand through product changes, and those changes directly affect pricing.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteExpedia Group reported double-digit growth in revenue and gross bookings in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the company continues to adapt its distribution strategy around AI-driven travel discovery.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Hospitable has launched an Owner and Property Manager Marketplace, aimed at connecting short-term rental owners and portfolio investors with property managers based on operational alignment and performance data.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Casago founder and chief executive Steve Schwab is set to step into a chairman of the board role later this year, with company president Joe Riley appointed as his successor.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance: Corporate offsite booking platform Naboo has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Notion Capital, ISAI and Ternel.
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