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AI adoption quadruples among small STR hosts, says PriceLabs
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Fifty-eight per cent of small short-term rental hosts now use artificial intelligence to manage their listings, up from 14 per cent in 2025, according to research from PriceLabs.
Joe Riley becomes Casago CEO following Vacasa transition
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Joe Riley has formally taken over as chief executive officer of Casago following the completion of the company’s transition of former Vacasa markets into local ownership.
Former Vacasa and Wyndham executives launch First Chair Destinations
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Former Vacasa and Wyndham executives have launched First Chair Destinations, a new hospitality brand focused on professionally managed vacation rentals in US ski markets.
Finest Retreats acquires My Favourite Cottages
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Holiday let management company Finest Retreats has acquired Devon-based My Favourite Cottages, adding 72 properties and taking its portfolio beyond 900 homes.
Awaze EBITDA grows as direct bookings reach 72%
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Holiday rental group Awaze increased EBITDA to €42 million during 2025, while gross accommodation revenue remained unchanged at €1.4 billion.
Vrbo launches sponsored listings globally
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Vrbo has launched sponsored listings for all partners, allowing property managers and hosts to pay for premium positions at the top of relevant search results.
Avari officially launches with 5,500 former Vacasa homes
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental management company Avari has officially launched with more than 5,500 homes across 24 markets previously operated by Vacasa.
Riverside County adopts stricter STR enforcement rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Riverside County has adopted changes to its short-term rental regulations, including stronger enforcement procedures and tougher consequences for repeated violations.
This could be your workday with a team of AI agents
Reading Time: 3 minutes[Sponsored Content]: In this sponsored feature, Guesty explains how AI agents can help property managers reduce manual work and keep operations running around the clock.
StayTerra appoints Amy Kothari as CEO
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Vacation rental management group StayTerra has appointed Amy Kothari as chief executive officer with immediate effect.