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Manistee City Council advances short-term rental ordinance
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The Manistee City Council has moved forward with a new ordinance to regulate short-term rentals. The ordinance passed its first vote 6-1 and will be reviewed again on 15th July for final approval. Key points of the ordinance include: A $100 annual registration fee per short-term rental. A $150 inspection fee every three years […]
Hospitable rolls out fully automated security-deposit tool
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Property management platform Hospitable has launched a new automated security-deposit feature, combining deposit collection, ID verification, and chargeback protection into a single workflow. Once activated, the system runs automatically after booking confirmation. Hosts set a deposit amount; Hospitable then collects, holds, and releases funds around check-out, while withholding check-in details until both deposit and […]
Legionella warning issued for UK property managers
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Yesterday, UK hoteliers, holiday let owners and bed and breakfast operators were urged to prioritise Legionella risk control for the summer season, as Legionella cases in the UK have reached an all-time high. Legionnaires’ disease is a lung infection caused by inhaling droplets of water containing Legionella bacteria, which can be fatal. The bacteria […]
Summer STR bookings rise in protest-hit cities, PriceLabs finds
Reading Time: 2 minutesSummer STR bookings rise in protest-hit cities, PriceLabs finds
Eviivo launches advanced PayPal integration
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Property management platform eviivo has launched an advanced integration with PayPal, enabling hospitality businesses to offer flexible, secure payment options and reduce failed transactions. While eviivo previously supported PayPal, the new Advanced PayPal Integration unlocks full access to PayPal’s card processing and payment services, including PayPal Advanced Checkout. This functionality allows hosts and property […]
Airbnb unveils Services and relaunches Experiences
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Airbnb has expanded beyond accommodation with the launch of Airbnb Services and a full relaunch of its Experiences platform in over 600 cities worldwide. The move signals the platform’s growing ambitions in the travel, hospitality and lifestyle space. The newly introduced Airbnb Services product allows guests to book on-demand services at their accommodation or […]
Beyond launches Market Trend Reports to expand access to revenue insights
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Revenue management system Beyond has launched Market Trend Reports, a new feature within its Market Insights dashboard providing free, real-time short-term rental market data for hosts, property managers and investors. Available globally, the new tool offers users access to key performance metrics, demand trends and revenue projections across any market worldwide. The launch aims […]
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.