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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.
Breezeway secures investment from Resurgens
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Breezeway has secured a strategic investment led by Resurgens Technology Partners to accelerate product development, expand artificial intelligence capabilities and support international growth.
RJourney lists 36 parks on Hipcamp in distribution push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Hipcamp has added 36 parks from RJourney to its booking platform, as the North American RV resort operator looks to expand distribution and reach younger campers.
Prism leases 10 former Sonder properties to launch Belvilla in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Prism, formerly OYO, has secured leases on 10 former Sonder properties through the company’s bankruptcy process, marking the US launch of its short-term rental brand Belvilla.
Marriott announces coming AI integrations for Bonvoy mobile app
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: At Marriott’s fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call, CEO Anthony Capuano said that the company was set to leverage AI opportunities due to its scale and relationships.
Short-term rental regulations move forward in Pittsburgh city council
Reading Time: 2 minutesPittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s city council advanced bills that would implement regulations for short-term rentals, including licenses and zoning restrictions. The council moved to vote on one bill and send another to the city’s planning commission for report and recommendation.
Booking.com drops eight most welcoming US tourist destinations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Vacation reservation website Booking.com announced at their Traveler Review Awards the eight US municipalities best for hospitality.
Key Data partners with BookingsCloud to automate direct booking revenue
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: STR market intelligence platform Key Data has partnered with automated performance marketing platform BookingsCoud.
Bookings surge ahead of FIFA World Cup, according to Key Data
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Booking data from Key Data shows that demand for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is spiking across US host cities with travellers opting for shorter stays.
Idaho city removes short-term rental cap ahead of possible legal challenge
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The city council of Sandpoint, Idaho, voted on Jan 21 to remove the 35-rental cap on non-owner-occupied STRs in residential areas to avoid a potential legal battle.