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Booking Holdings launches Vayo AI travel agent
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Booking Holdings has launched AI travel startup Vayo and plans to invest up to $100 million in the business, subject to its continued development and market conditions.
HostUplift adds Sykes distribution for UK and Ireland portfolio
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Short-term rental management company HostUplift has partnered with Sykes Holiday Cottages to provide eligible properties in the UK and Ireland with an additional booking channel.
Airbnb unveils AI pricing and portfolio tools for hosts
Reading Time: 3 minutesGlobal: Airbnb has announced new dynamic pricing, portfolio management and earnings tools for hosts as part of its 2026 Autumn Update.
Vrbo launches sponsored listings globally
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Vrbo has launched sponsored listings for all partners, allowing property managers and hosts to pay for premium positions at the top of relevant search results.
Roomex adds 172,000 self-catering properties
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Workforce travel platform Roomex has added more than 172,000 self-catering properties to its accommodation inventory as it targets demand for longer project stays and mobile workforces.
Rentals United and PriceLabs report warns property managers to adapt or lose market share in 2026
Reading Time: 3 minutesEurope/US: Professional operators are tightening their grip on the short-term rental market as dynamic pricing and channel diversification become essential for growth, according to a new report from Rentals United and PriceLabs.