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Oakley considers allowing unhosted STRs in downtown district
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Oakley City Council in California will consider allowing up to 15 unhosted short-term rentals within the city’s Downtown Specific Plan district as part of efforts to increase its visitor accommodation supply.
TravelAI acquires Sonder brand and relaunches Sonder.com
Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: Travel technology company TravelAI has acquired Sonder’s trademarks and domain portfolio and relaunched Sonder.com as a discovery and booking platform for boutique hotels and professionally managed urban accommodation.
Hostaway strengthens leadership team with three executive appointments
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada: Hostaway has expanded its executive leadership team with the appointments of Robert Goldenberg as chief financial officer, Janis Rozenblats as chief product officer and Darcy Kurtz as chief marketing officer.
Pass the Keys expands into Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Forest of Dean
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Holiday rental management franchise Pass the Keys has expanded into Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Forest of Dean with the launch of a new franchise serving property owners across the region.
Kansas City leads World Cup short-term rental revenue growth, says KeyData
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Kansas City recorded the strongest short-term rental performance of any 2026 FIFA World Cup host city, according to new analysis from KeyData, as operators across North America capitalised on elevated demand through higher pricing.
Sustainable holiday home bookings double across key European markets, says Interhome
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEUROPE: Sustainable holiday home bookings across Europe’s largest tourism markets have more than doubled since 2020, according to new data from Interhome.
Escapia appoints Joel Schoen as general manager
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Escapia, Expedia Group’s property management software platform, has appointed Joel Schoen as general manager.
The real ROI of guest communication: The link between higher ADR and five-star reviews
Reading Time: 5 minutesUK: For years, operators have evaluated AI by the hours it saves. A six-month analysis of HostBuddy properties suggests we have been watching the wrong number.
Former Texas timeshare resort to become STR-friendly condominium development
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Missouri-based developer KC Hospitality is converting a former Holiday Inn Club Vacations resort in Canyon Lake, Texas, into a 72-unit condominium development aimed at second-home owners and short-term rental investors.
Holidu acquires Gites.com to expand Dutch vacation rental presence
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Vacation rental platform Holidu has acquired Netherlands-based holiday rental portal Gites.com as it continues to expand its European footprint through acquisitions.