Casago names Ximplifi as preferred accounting partner for franchise network
US: Vacation rental property management company Casago has appointed technology-enabled accounting and consulting firm, Ximplifi, as a preferred provider of accounting and trust accounting services for its franchise network, giving franchisees access to standardised and scalable financial operations. The partnership is designed to strengthen financial compliance across Casago’s rapidly expanding franchise model, following a year of […]
Marriott Bonvoy reveals 2026 travel trends
Global: Marriott Bonvoy has released new research revealing that British travellers are planning to take more holidays in 2026, with artificial intelligence, passion-led travel and “lux-scaping” emerging as defining trends for the year ahead. The findings, published in Marriott Bonvoy’s 2026 Ticket to Travel Report, are based on research conducted by Mortar among more than […]
Unyoked partners with Forestry England to launch off-grid cabins
UK: Off-grid accommodation company Unyoked announced a 10-year partnership with Forestry England to roll out its minimalist cabins across woodland sites nationwide, marking a significant expansion of nature-based short-term rentals in the UK. The initiative, launching in early 2026, will begin with five off-grid cabins at the first location, followed by 25 additional units across […]
VRMA 2025: The STR community discusses innovation, advocacy & what’s ahead
VRMA 2025: Industry leaders discuss the biggest challenges, emerging trends, and opportunities shaping the short-term rental sector. With views from Tyann Marcink Hammond, founder of Branson Family Retreats and Missouri Haus; Karen Piscitelli, CEO of Explorabout; Amber Hurdle, CEO of Employer Brand Central; and Ashley Ching, CEO of Inhaven. Filmed at the VRMA International Conference […]
VRMA 2025: Sophia Rossato, EVP, Inhabit on regulation, advocacy and what’s next for the industry
VRMA 2025: Sophia Rossato, Executive Vice President at Inhabit, discusses how regulation is shaping the short-term rental industry, the importance of advocacy, and how property managers can adapt to evolving guest needs while preparing for 2026 and beyond. Filmed at the VRMA International Conference 2025 in Las Vegas.
Beyond launches Neyoba, an AI-powered pricing assistant
US: [Sponsored content] Revenue management system Beyond has launched Neyoba, an AI-powered pricing assistant that provides instant insights into pricing, bookings, and performance. Neyoba allows property managers to ask conversational questions about their portfolio, such as “How are my listings in Florida pacing for Christmas week?” or “Which properties don’t yet have bookings for July?” and […]
Flataway.ai launches AI website builder
Bulgaria: Traveltech startup Flataway.ai has launched Staycy, an AI-powered website builder designed to help professional vacation rental managers create high-converting, direct-booking sites in minutes. The launch follows an $800,000 pre-seed funding round led by Eleven Ventures and Angel Invest, with participation from several angel investors and the company’s founders, who previously sold one of Europe’s […]
Airbnb introduces new social features for Experiences
US: Airbnb has introduced new social features for Airbnb Experiences, allowing guests to connect with one another before, during, and after their trip. The update forms part of a wider product rollout that includes enhanced search, flexible payment options, and expanded AI-powered customer support. The new features mark Airbnb’s latest effort to position Experiences as […]
Italy moves to unify short-term rental tax rate
Italy: Italy’s government is preparing to abolish a tax break on income from short-term rentals as part of its 2026–2028 draft budget law a move that has sparked political disagreement and pushback from the country’s property sector. Under the current system, private landlords can apply a reduced 21 per cent tax rate on income from […]
Renters acquires Croatian market leader Irundo as part of European expansion
[Sponsored Content] Poland: Poland’s largest short-term rental operator, Renters, has expanded its presence in Europe with the acquisition of Irundo, a leading apartment management company in Croatia. The move follows Renters’ entry into the Bulgarian market and forms part of its strategy to build a regional platform across Central and Eastern Europe. “This is our […]
