Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Awaze has reported a surge in last-minute bookings ahead of the Easter break, as travellers opted for UK staycations over long-haul trips.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Lake.com has introduced two new membership tiers aimed at giving short-term rental hosts more control over pricing and distribution.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new hospitality-focused vacation rental business, First Chair Destinations, has been launched by a group of former Vacasa and Wyndham Destinations executives, alongside private equity backing.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Short-Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has appointed Simon Lehmann as Director with responsibility for Europe and the Global Association Network.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: The 21 shortlists for the annual Shortyz Awards have officially been revealed, ahead of the ceremony on 21 April 2026.
Reading Time: 4 minutesUK: ShortTermRentalz spoke with Andrew Fenner as he shares his final commentary as STAA chief executive. Fenner sets out why the industry must move beyond defensiveness and become a more confident, collective voice for tourism.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Airbnb has partnered with Welcome Pickups to introduce private car transfers as part of its expanding Services offering.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance: Paris is stepping up enforcement against short-term rentals as tighter regulations come into force.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The Salem City Council has approved an ordinance to include short-term rentals in the city’s Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) fee.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Luxury rental and property management group Eterniti has secured a €30 million investment to support its international expansion.
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