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Salt Lake City introduces first short-term rental licensing scheme
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Salt Lake City will introduce its first licensing framework for short-term rentals from 1 July, bringing new operating requirements for Airbnb and Vrbo hosts across the city.
Portugal’s housing supply improves as short-term rental scrutiny continues
Reading Time: < 1 minutePortugal: Portugal’s housing market is showing signs of stabilisation after years of supply shortages, although policymakers continue to tighten regulations around short-term rentals.
HomeToGo launches HomeToGo Originals brand for Interhome and Kraushaar
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: HomeToGo has launched HomeToGo Originals, a new umbrella brand for its property management businesses Interhome and Kraushaar.
KeyData promotes Scott McLeod to president to support growth strategy
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Short-term rental analytics company KeyData has promoted Scott McLeod to president as the company looks to support its next phase of growth and product development.
RentalReady unveils new AI tools
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: RentalReady has launched new artificial intelligence capabilities designed to help short-term rental property managers access and analyse operational data more efficiently.
Whimstay launches same-day bookings for vacation rentals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Last-minute holiday rental platform Whimstay has introduced same-day bookings on select vacation rental properties, allowing travellers to reserve accommodation up to four hours before check-in.
Stricter STR ordinance takes effect in Santa Barbara
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Santa Barbara is moving closer to introducing stricter regulations for short-term rentals after the city’s Ordinance Committee voted to send a new proposal to the city council for consideration.
Awaze expands James Collection pilot to Yorkshire
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Holiday rentals group Awaze is expanding its James Collection pilot programme with the launch of a new branch in Whitby, Yorkshire.
Airbnb expands beyond rentals with airport transfers, car hire and boutique hotels
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: New updates announced via the Airbnb Newsroom show the platform continuing its expansion into wider travel services, experiences and AI-powered trip planning tools.
Expedia Group combines B2B and supply operations under Alfonso Paredes
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has combined its B2B and global supply organisations under a single leadership structure as the company continues expanding its platform and partner business.