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Short-term rental stays across the EU rise 9.7% in first quarter
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Short-term rental stays across the European Union increased by 9.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from Eurostat.
Malaga expands restrictions on new tourist accommodation developments
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: Malaga City Council has approved further planning restrictions on tourist accommodation, requiring all new hotels, hostels, tourist apartments and short-term rentals proposed on residential land to undergo a full planning modification process.
Putting guest messaging on autopilot: Affitti Brevi Italia partners with Aeve AI
Reading Time: 3 minutesAeve AI explains how its partnership with Affitti Brevi Italia is helping the short-term rental operator automate routine guest messaging.
Casago expands franchise network into Belize following Vacasa acquisition
Reading Time: 2 minutesBelize: Casago has expanded its international franchise network into Belize with the launch of a locally owned operation following the acquisition of Vacasa Belize Ltd.
Ireland to ban new rural homes from being used as short-term rentals
Reading Time: 2 minutesIreland: The Irish government is proposing new planning rules that would prevent newly built one-off rural homes from being used as short-term rentals for at least 10 years after construction.
Booking.com-exclusive listings reshape view of global STR markets, AirDNA analysis finds
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Booking.com-exclusive listings account for a significant share of short-term rental supply and demand in several markets, according to new analysis from AirDNA, highlighting the importance of multi-platform data when assessing market performance.
America250 celebrations boost Fourth of July vacation rental demand, data shows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Historic destinations across the US are seeing a surge in short-term rental demand ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, with America250 celebrations helping boost bookings beyond FIFA World Cup host cities.
Croatia approves new short-term rental law ahead of 2027 rollout
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCroatia: The Croatian government has approved draft legislation introducing new rules for short-term holiday rentals, including a national registration system and mandatory registration numbers for properties advertised on digital booking platforms.
Why pet-friendly rentals need better screening with PetScreening CEO John Bradford
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: In this episode of The Short Scoop, Priya Khaira, editor of ShortTermRentalz, interviews John Bradford, CEO of PetScreening, about the growing demand for pet-friendly short-term rentals.
Chicago sues Airbnb and host company over alleged short-term rental violations
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb and local host company Slumber Stay, alleging they failed to comply with the city’s short-term rental regulations.