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80% of hosts are rejecting property management companies, report reveals
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe company’s new report shows that hosts are relying less on PMCs
British Columbia enforces short-term rental registry for May
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBritish Columbia is enforcing a provincial rental registry for short-term rental hosts, set to come into effect on 1 May 2025. Hosts who do not comply are at risk of potential penalties or booking removals.
Lisbon bans new AL licences in 19 neighbourhoods
Reading Time: 2 minutesPortugal: Lisbon has implemented a ban on new local accommodation [alojamento local] short-term rental licences across 19 neighbourhoods and eight parishes.
Holidu introduces Star Host programme
Reading Time: 2 minutesGermany: Holiday rental platform Holidu has introduced its ‘Star Host’ programme, designed to reward and promote top-performing hosts.
Murcia enforces new Airbnb registration rule
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: The Region of Murcia has partnered with Airbnb to enforce stricter regulations on short-term rentals, requiring all listings to display a valid tourist registration number.
Beyond and Booking.com partner to empower hosts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Revenue management solution Beyond has announced a partnership with Booking.com, allowing vacation rental partners to grow revenue, streamline operations, and continue to reach new guests worldwide.
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.
Key Data partners with STR Consulting
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental data, benchmarking and performance insights provider, Key Data Dashboard, has announced a partnership with STR Consulting, which provides a revenue management solution for short term rental property managers worldwide.
Two new categories launched for 2025 Shortyz Awards
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Two new categories will debut at the sixth edition of the Shortyz Awards on Tuesday 1 April 2025 – the first-ever Guest experience and Best interior design awards.