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Brisbane proposes rules to shift homes back to long-term market
Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Brisbane City Council has proposed new planning rules that would require short-term rental property managers in certain residential zones to obtain development approval in order to continue operating. Under the proposal, properties located in low-density and low-to-medium residential areas would need approval from next year, alongside an annual permit. Permit fees have not yet […]
Airbnb has $20.3 billion economic impact in Australia says report
Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: New research by Oxford Economics, commissioned by Airbnb, shows that spending associated with Airbnb contributed an estimated $20.3 billion to Australia’s economy in 2024.
Airbnb research finds STR caps unlikely to improve long-term rental supply
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: New research from booking platform Airbnb indicates that placing caps on short-term rentals is unlikely to lead to a significant increase in long-term rental housing supply. The study, based on a survey of Australian hosts, found that 88 per cent said they would not convert their listings into long-term rentals, even if local governments […]
Oyo buys MadeComfy in $50 million deal
Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Sydney short-term rental management platform MadeComfy has been acquired by Oyo for around AUS$50 million.
RMS integrates Breezeway tools to streamline operations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia/US: RMS, the hospitality management platform for hotels, serviced apartments, and short-term rentals, has announced a new integration with operations software provider Breezeway.
ParkBooker raises AU$600k in pre-seed funding
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: ParkBooker, an independent online travel agent that is aiming to “make camping, holiday and caravan park bookings as easy to discover and book as hotels”, has raised $600,000 in an oversubscribed pre-seed round.
RMS appoints new CEO to drive global expansion
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Hospitality property management platform RMS has announced the appointment of Adam Seskis as CEO as the company looks ahead to its next chapter of global growth and innovation.
Airbnb unveils trending destinations for 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Airbnb has unveiled its 25 trending destinations for guests to visit in 2025.
Japanese lodging startup Earthship closes pre-seed funding round
Reading Time: 2 minutesJapan: Japanese outdoor lodging startup Earthship, which aims to offer immersive experiences in national parks with its cabins, has completed an undisclosed pre-seed funding round.
Airbnb festive ‘Santastrophe’ advert mocks hotels
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Airbnb has released its first-ever specialised advert for the festive season, in which it shows a frantic Santa Claus experience a ‘Santastrophe’ navigating a hotel to deliver presents, in comparison with a much smoother experience at a short-term rental Airbnb listing.