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US short-term rental demand rises ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, says Key Data
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Short-term rental analytics company Key Data has released data pointing to how the FIFA World Cup is reshaping travel demand across the US.
Cape Town regulators crack down on short-term rental taxes
Reading Time: 2 minutesSouth Africa: The City of Cape Town is proposing closing a tax loophole for short-term rentals which would see them taxed the same as other short-stay accommodations instead of as residences.
Hospitable report highlights tech vendor concerns over integration fees
Reading Time: 1 minuteUS: A new report from property management platform Hospitable has found that 89 per cent of short-term rental software vendors have delayed or cancelled product launches due to integration fees charged by property management systems. The report surveyed 18 senior technology vendors and highlights concern over so-called “pay-to-play” revenue-sharing models, which require vendors to pay […]
Athens extends STR ban
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGreece: Athens has extended its ban on short-term rental (STR) permits in its city centre through to 2026. The restriction, first introduced in January 2025, was implemented in response to a shortage of affordable long-term accommodation for residents. According to sources from the Ministry of Environment and Energy, lifting the ban would likely lead to […]
Deadly shooting raises concerns over STR policy in Columbia
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: A deadly shooting at an Airbnb property on 6 June in Columbia, South Carolina, led city leaders to reconsider the city’s approach to short-term rental (STR) regulations. The incident resulted in the death of 18-year-old Jayden Brackins and left three other teenagers injured. Two suspects have been arrested, and police are searching for another […]
Orange County reevaluates STR regulation policy
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Officials in Orange County, California, are evaluating changes to regulations governing short-term rentals to curb unpermitted STRs and “party houses” in the region. A report from the OC Grand Jury last month recommended that county officials reassess and update their STR ordinances. This includes preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 […]
Under Canvas debuts 12th camp in Washington
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Under Canvas, the outdoor hospitality company, announced the grand opening of its first Pacific Northwest camp in Washington state, called Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge. Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge is Under Canvas’s 12th camp, located on a 120-acre area in the White Salmon River Valley. Each booking takes place in a safari-inspired canvas […]
DoveVivo launches fully-serviced offering in Paris
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: International living platform DoveVivo has launched its first fully-serviced property for mid-to-long-term stays in Paris.
International Women’s Day: The women defining the rental industry’s future
Reading Time: 5 minutesWorldwide: In honour of International Women’s Day 2021, we highlight four women who are making headway for female leadership and empowerment in the global short-term rental industry. These four women not only hold senior roles in the hospitality industry, but also consistently dedicate themselves to gender diversity in accommodation. These female leaders continue to challenge […]
Online listings “breaking” Los Angeles short-term rental rules
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Thousands of online rental listings are allegedly breaking Los Angeles short-term rental laws, according to a report in The LA Times. The city introduced restrictions last year, limiting home-sharing to a person’s primary residence and limiting bookings to 120 days a year, hoping to reduce the impact on housing stock. However, thousands of properties […]