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Lake.com launches subscription model with zero-commission option for hosts
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.
Operto launches coordinated AI platform Operto ONE
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada: Operto has launched Operto ONE, a coordinated AI platform designed to support distribution, guest service and day-to-day operations for independent hotels and short-term rental operators.
Lodgify report outlines stats of US vacation rental market
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: Lodgify has released its 2026 State of the Industry Report, providing an in-depth, data-driven look at US vacation rental performance in 2025 and actionable insights for 2026.
Simply Owners survey shows rise in direct bookings
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Nearly two-thirds of property managers now receive the majority of their bookings through direct channels rather than major online travel platforms, according to new research from holiday rental site Simply Owners. The Simply Owners Owner Sentiment Survey 2026, based on responses from more than 600 verified respondents across the UK, Europe and the US, […]
AI is overwhelming hosts, PriceLabs report finds
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Dynamic pricing and revenue management solution provider PriceLabs has published its Global Host Report 2025, revealing that while technology and AI adoption among short-term rental hosts is increasing, many are still struggling to see meaningful operational benefits. Based on responses from more than 1,400 hosts with one to four listings, the report finds that only […]
Casago appoints David Angotti as Chief Digital Officer
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Casago has appointed David Angotti as Chief Digital Officer as the company accelerates its digital transformation following the acquisition of Vacasa’s operations earlier this year. Angotti will take responsibility for the team managing Vacasa.com, which Casago is repositioning as a best-in-class direct-booking engine operated fully in-house. The company said the move is intended to […]
bnbfinder rebrands as Savvy and unveils price comparison tool
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: bnbfinder, a book-direct marketplace for professionally hosted vacation rentals without service fees, has announced that it has rebranded to Savvy and introduced a “groundbreaking” real-time price comparison tool.
Lodgify releases 2024 vacation rental industry report findings
Reading Time: 3 minutesSpain: Vacation rental management platform Lodgify has released its 2024 Vacation Rental Industry Report — an in-depth look at booking trends, guest behaviour patterns, and the top opportunities and challenges shaping the short-term rental industry.
STRz Podcast 53: Kate Berge, Track
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKate Berge, senior account manager at Track, joins the STRz podcast.
Directo emerges from stealth with $1m pre-seed funding
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: Directo, a Chrome extension that helps travellers find the best commission-free accommodation deals for short-term rentals and hotels, has emerged from stealth mode and announced a $1 million pre-seed round fundraise.