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Forge Holiday Group strengthens commercial leadership team to support growth strategy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Forge Holiday Group has strengthened its commercial leadership team with four senior appointments as the company looks to accelerate growth across owner acquisition, revenue management and guest experience.
Airbnb and UK councils launch data-sharing initiative to tackle illegal social housing sublets
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb is sharing listing data with local authorities across England as part of a government-backed initiative to identify the illegal short-term letting of social housing.
UK holiday park portfolio comprising 11 parks brought to market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: A portfolio of 11 UK holiday parks formerly operated by Cove Group has been brought to market, comprising of more than 2,500 caravan pitches across leisure destinations.
UK government considers giving councils more power over short-term lets
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The UK government is considering giving local councils more powers to manage short-term lets and second homes as it looks to improve housing availability in local communities.
London council leader calls for crackdown on 90-day rule abuse
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Paul Swaddle, the leader of Westminster City Council, has written to Airbnb and Booking.com urging them to take stronger action against unlawful short-term rental across London.
The Shortyz 2026 Highlights | Celebrating the best in short term rentals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: On the 21st April 2026, the industry gathered to celebrate the very best in short-term rentals.
STAA appoints Simon Lehmann to join senior leadership team
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Short-Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has appointed Simon Lehmann as Director with responsibility for Europe and the Global Association Network.
Andrew Fenner urges sector to “use its voice” as he departs STAA role
Reading Time: 4 minutesUK: ShortTermRentalz spoke with Andrew Fenner as he shares his final commentary as STAA chief executive. Fenner sets out why the industry must move beyond defensiveness and become a more confident, collective voice for tourism.
Awaze launches app within ChatGPT to help travellers search and book
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Holiday rental group Awaze has launched an app within ChatGPT to make it easier for travellers to search and book UK breaks.
Sykes predicts record year for UK staycations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Sykes Holiday Cottages has reported that bookings made in January are up nine per cent year-on-year, signalling strong demand for planning UK breaks well ahead of the peak travel season.