Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: Airbnb has opposed proposals by the City of Sydney to tighten short-term rental regulations, as councillors explore measures aimed at easing pressure on the city’s housing supply.
Reading Time: < 1 minutePortugal: Portugal’s housing market is showing signs of stabilisation after years of supply shortages, although policymakers continue to tighten regulations around short-term rentals.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS/Caribbean: Airbnb and Airbnb.org have announced partnerships with Caribbean disaster management organisations to strengthen emergency housing support and community preparedness ahead of the 2026 hurricane season.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: HomeToGo has launched HomeToGo Originals, a new umbrella brand for its property management businesses Interhome and Kraushaar.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Last-minute holiday rental platform Whimstay has introduced same-day bookings on select vacation rental properties, allowing travellers to reserve accommodation up to four hours before check-in.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: AirDNA data suggests Airbnb could outperform revenue expectations in the second quarter, driven by stronger-than-expected average daily rates (ADR).
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Belvilla has expanded its presence in Belgium through a new partnership with vacation rental management company Holiday House Service (HHS).
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Furnished monthly rentals platform Furnished Finders has partnered with co-living marketplace PadSplit, connecting renters with more private room rentals across the US.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Key Data has launched a new owner acquisition platform designed to help US vacation rental managers identify and target high-performing properties more strategically.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Short-term rental rates across New York and New Jersey have risen sharply ahead of the FIFA World Cup, as hosts respond to increased demand around matches taking place at MetLife Stadium.
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