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Boba Charge wins Start-up X-Ray at STRz Summit 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: US-based electric vehicle (EV) charging start-up Boba Charge has been crowned the winner of Start-up X-Ray at the fifth annual ShortTermRentalz Summit, held at Bankside Hotel in London on 5 November 2026.
ShortTermRentalz Summit 2026: Industry leaders come together to explore the future of short-term rentals
Reading Time: 5 minutesUK: The fifth annual ShortTermRentalz Summit welcomed more than 100 industry professionals to Bankside Hotel in London on 5 November, bringing together investors, operators, property managers and technology providers to discuss the key trends and challenges shaping the sector in 2027.
Julie Brinkman, CEO of Beyond, on guest demand, pricing strategies and the future of revenue management
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBeyond CEO Julie Brinkman discusses guest demand, dynamic pricing, AI-driven revenue management and profitability at VRMA 2026
Ashley Horsley and Zach Labrum, Avari, on growth strategy, market expansion and the future of STRs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAvari’s Ashley Horsley and Zach Labrum discuss growth strategy, market expansion, direct demand and competitive advantage at VRMA 2026.
Sean Breuner, CEO of AvantStay, on guest expectations, profitability and vacation rental growth
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAvantStay CEO Sean Breuner discusses guest expectations, profitability, group travel trends and vacation rental growth at VRMA 2026.
Steve Schwab, Casago, on the Vacasa transition, franchising and the future of STRs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCasago founder Steve Schwab discusses the Vacasa transition, franchising, local property management and the future of short-term rentals at VRMA 2026.
Infinity by Pacaso launches in France
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Luxury second-home exchange network Infinity by Pacaso has launched in France as it continues its international expansion.
Inside Guesty’s AI Agents Hub
Reading Time: < 1 minute[Sponsored content] In this sponsored video, Guesty introduces its AI Agents Hub, a central command centre for AI agents supporting property managers across operations, marketing, finance and guest communications.
HomeToGo appoints Christine Prauschke to lead Originals
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: HomeToGo has appointed Dr Christine Prauschke as chief business officer, giving her operational responsibility for its property management division, HomeToGo Originals, including Interhome.
StayTerra appoints operations and marketing VPs
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental management platform StayTerra has promoted Brandy Canaley to vice president of operational excellence and appointed Beth Hushen as vice president of marketing.