Airbnb and Airbnb.org partner with Caribbean agencies ahead of hurricane season

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS/Caribbean: Airbnb and Airbnb.org have announced partnerships with Caribbean disaster management organisations to strengthen emergency housing support and community preparedness ahead of the 2026 hurricane season.
HomeToGo launches HomeToGo Originals brand for Interhome and Kraushaar

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: HomeToGo has launched HomeToGo Originals, a new umbrella brand for its property management businesses Interhome and Kraushaar.
KeyData promotes Scott McLeod to president to support growth strategy

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Short-term rental analytics company KeyData has promoted Scott McLeod to president as the company looks to support its next phase of growth and product development.
RentalReady unveils new AI tools

Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: RentalReady has launched new artificial intelligence capabilities designed to help short-term rental property managers access and analyse operational data more efficiently.
Whimstay launches same-day bookings for vacation rentals

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Last-minute holiday rental platform Whimstay has introduced same-day bookings on select vacation rental properties, allowing travellers to reserve accommodation up to four hours before check-in.
World Cup sparks debate over short-term rentals in US host cities

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Cities across the United States hosting FIFA World Cup matches are facing growing pressure over short-term rental rules as Airbnb pushes for more accommodation options ahead of the tournament.
Belvilla expands in Belgium through Holiday House Service partnership

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Belvilla has expanded its presence in Belgium through a new partnership with vacation rental management company Holiday House Service (HHS).
Guesty launches AI agent platform for short-term rental operations

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Property management platform Guesty has launched a new AI-powered system designed to automate day-to-day operations for short-term rental managers.
STR listings with 3-4 night minimum stays generate higher revenue, report finds

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Short-term rental listings with minimum stays of three to four nights are generating significantly higher revenues than properties allowing one-night bookings, according to new research from Hospitable and IntelliHost.
Awaze expands James Collection pilot to Yorkshire

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Holiday rentals group Awaze is expanding its James Collection pilot programme with the launch of a new branch in Whitby, Yorkshire.