
Reading Time: 2 minutesGreece: Greece is considering new restrictions on short-term rentals in some of its busiest tourism destinations as authorities look to address concerns around overtourism, housing availability and infrastructure pressure.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has combined its B2B and global supply organisations under a single leadership structure as the company continues expanding its platform and partner business.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesSpain: Lodgify, a partner to independent hosts, is rebranding with new dynamic pricing and a direct ChatGPT pilot, alongside the upcoming launch of AI Co-Host (now in beta).

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: TikTok has formally launched in-app travel booking through its new TikTok GO platform, expanding its push into travel discovery and commerce.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Industry leaders gathered at Old Billingsgate in London for the Short Stay Summit 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: At The Short Stay Summit London, industry voices reflected on the role of the
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Miami-based short-term rental hosts Pascal and Jacomina Depuhl have helped secure Florida state approval for ECPAT International’s human trafficking awareness training programme for the short-term rental sector.

Reading Time: 3 minutesEurope: Airbnb has warned that not all EU Member States are ready to implement the bloc’s new short-term rental data-sharing rules ahead of the regulation coming into force later this month.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: Property management software provider Homhero has appointed former Shopify senior development manager Dominik Wilkowski as chief technology officer as the company looks to strengthen its product development and enterprise offering.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Luxury vacation rental management company Driftwood Properties has rebranded as Chosen as it looks to expand its wellness-led offering across California and beyond.