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Boba Charge wins Start-up X-Ray at STRz Summit 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: US-based electric vehicle (EV) charging start-up Boba Charge has been crowned the winner of Start-up X-Ray at the fifth annual ShortTermRentalz Summit, held at Bankside Hotel in London on 5 November 2026.
ShortTermRentalz Summit 2026: Industry leaders come together to explore the future of short-term rentals
Reading Time: 5 minutesUK: The fifth annual ShortTermRentalz Summit welcomed more than 100 industry professionals to Bankside Hotel in London on 5 November, bringing together investors, operators, property managers and technology providers to discuss the key trends and challenges shaping the sector in 2027.
Airbnb spends $7.1m on LA elections amid STR expansion debate
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has reportedly spent $7.1 million supporting candidates in Los Angeles elections as the city considers temporarily expanding short-term rentals ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
Julie Brinkman, CEO of Beyond, on guest demand, pricing strategies and the future of revenue management
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBeyond CEO Julie Brinkman discusses guest demand, dynamic pricing, AI-driven revenue management and profitability at VRMA 2026
Ashley Horsley and Zach Labrum, Avari, on growth strategy, market expansion and the future of STRs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAvari’s Ashley Horsley and Zach Labrum discuss growth strategy, market expansion, direct demand and competitive advantage at VRMA 2026.
Sean Breuner, CEO of AvantStay, on guest expectations, profitability and vacation rental growth
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAvantStay CEO Sean Breuner discusses guest expectations, profitability, group travel trends and vacation rental growth at VRMA 2026.
Steve Schwab, Casago, on the Vacasa transition, franchising and the future of STRs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCasago founder Steve Schwab discusses the Vacasa transition, franchising, local property management and the future of short-term rentals at VRMA 2026.
Eight in 10 small hotel guests would consider switching to STRs, says Pricelabs
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Eighty-two per cent of travellers who stayed at a B&B, inn or small hotel would consider booking a short-term rental at the same or a slightly lower price, according to a traveller survey conducted by PriceLabs.
You’re not short on data. You’re short on answers, says Guesty
Reading Time: 3 minutes[Sponsored content] Guesty explores how its Data copilot helps property managers turn portfolio data into actionable insights, using plain-language questions to understand performance and prepare for owner conversations.
eviivo adds Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy connectivity
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Property management system eviivo has become a Connectivity Partner of Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, enabling eligible property managers to distribute accommodation to the platform through eviivo Suite.