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AirDNA survey shows STR buying activity concentrated among scaled operators
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Acquisition activity in the US short-term rental market is being driven by experienced, multi-property operators, according to AirDNA’s first Short-Term Rental Investor Survey.
Simply Owners integrates with Supercontrol
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Holiday rentals booking platform Simply Owners has integrated with property management software Supercontrol.
Nearly half of property managers hit by increased competition in 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Nearly half of short-term rental hosts and property managers say increased competition in their local markets impacted their business in 2025, according to new industry research.
New Hospitable data reveals causes of booking losses
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: New data from property management software company Hospitable has highlighted the extent to which staffing shortages continued to affect short-term rental property managers in 2025, with more than a third of hosts and managers reporting lost bookings or negative reviews as a result. The research, drawn from an upcoming Hospitable report, showed that 34.3 […]
Travel Chapter acquires Beach Retreats
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Beach Retreats, the self-catering holiday brand, has been acquired by Travel Chapter to support its growth and expand its service offering to property owners and guests. Previously owned by Watergate Bay Hotel, Beach Retreats manages a portfolio of over 230 coastal properties in Cornwall, all within walking distance of the beach. As part of […]
Madrid court orders closure of 10 tourist flats after disturbances and legal violations
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: A Madrid court has ruled to close 10 tourist flats in a city centre building, following a lawsuit filed by a local family who reported ongoing disturbances caused by guests. The flats, located near Plaza Mayor, were found to be in violation of local housing regulations, with the court citing both illicit activities and […]
Tourist taxes spread across the UK
Reading Time: 2 minutesStarting in July 2026, Edinburgh will begin charging hotel guests an extra five per cent for their stays – and other industries