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.
HomeToGo revenue rises 72% following Interhome acquisition

Reading Time: 2 minutesGermany: HomeToGo recorded revenue of €160.1 million during the first half of 2026, an increase of 71.8 per cent year on year, following the integration of Interhome.
Abode Luxury Rentals adopts storytelling strategy for AI travel search

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Abode Luxury Rentals has created individual fictional narratives for almost 200 vacation homes as part of a strategy intended to differentiate its portfolio and strengthen its visibility within AI-generated travel recommendations.
Pass the Keys expands into Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Forest of Dean

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Holiday rental management franchise Pass the Keys has expanded into Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Forest of Dean with the launch of a new franchise serving property owners across the region.
PetScreening survey finds pet policies influence US travel plans

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Almost half of US pet owners have changed, limited or cancelled travel plans because they could not find suitable accommodation for their pets, according to a survey commissioned by pet policy management platform PetScreening.
Sustainable holiday home bookings double across key European markets, says Interhome

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEUROPE: Sustainable holiday home bookings across Europe’s largest tourism markets have more than doubled since 2020, according to new data from Interhome.
The real ROI of guest communication: The link between higher ADR and five-star reviews

Reading Time: 5 minutesUK: For years, operators have evaluated AI by the hours it saves. A six-month analysis of HostBuddy properties suggests we have been watching the wrong number.
Trivest-backed VueStay Vacations launches with 4,500-home portfolio

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: VueStay Vacations by Casago has officially launched as a full-service vacation rental management company, backed by private investment firm Trivest Partners and managing approximately 4,500 homes across eight US states.
Slower STR supply growth boosts pricing power, AirDNA reports

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Slower growth in new short-term rental listings is helping existing property managers maintain occupancy and increase pricing power, according to AirDNA’s 2026 Midyear Outlook.