Booking windows shorten across US markets, Key Data reports

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The US vacation rental market has entered 2026 with softer early demand, although pricing trends suggest operators are expecting a stronger performance later in the booking cycle.
StayTerra invests in Vacation Homes of Hilton Head

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: StayTerra has announced an investment in Vacation Homes of Hilton Head (VHHH), a luxury property management company operating on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Hospitable launches automated trip insurance upsell for hosts

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Property management software provider Hospitable has launched an automated trip insurance upsell designed to allow property managers to earn commission from guest-purchased travel protection.
US mid-term stays outpace short-term rentals, report finds

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Monthly rentals are emerging as a core pillar of the US rental housing market, outpacing the growth of short-term rentals and reshaping investor strategies, according to a new joint report from Furnished Finder and AirDNA.
Casago expands footprint across Volusia County

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Vacation rental property management company Casago has expanded its presence in Florida’s Volusia County, transferring 152 vacation rental properties in Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach to an existing local franchise partner.
Guesty partners with Brazilian property management company 360 Suites

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Property management platform Guesty has announced a partnership with Brazilian full-service property management company 360 suites.
Boatsetter and Getmyboat form marketplace for boat rentals

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Online marketplace for rental boats Boatsetter and rental platform for water experiences Getmyboat have merged to form an online marketplace combining boat rentals and on-the-water experiences.
The Exclusive Collective launches with agreement to acquire Inspirato

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Exclusive Resorts Investments has agreed to acquire private luxury travel subscription company Inspirato, alongside the launch of a multi-brand luxury travel platform The Exclusive Collective.
StayTerra invests in Florida-based Cape & Coast

Reading Time: < 1 minuteStayTerra has invested in luxury vacation rental company Cape & Coast Premier Properties.
Guesty launches industry-specific payments suite with AI fraud detection

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Guesty has launched Guesty Pay Suite, an integrated payments system. The suite combines embedded payment processing with AI and machine learning tools to reduce chargebacks and protect operators from revenue loss linked to refunds, cancellations, and fraudulent transactions. During a 12-month pilot involving US customers representing more than 30,000 properties, Guesty reported that chargebacks […]