Regional government plots stricter rental controls in Valencia

Spain: The regional government in Valencia plans to implement stricter controls on short-term rentals in the region this summer by banning licences for properties after they have been sold.
Whimstay adds 33k+ listings to expand to Mexico

US / Mexico: Last-minute vacation rental booking deals platform Whimstay has announced a significant expansion into Mexico, adding over 33,000 listings to its platform.
Boom appoints Tamir to advisory board

US: Boom, an artificial intelligence [AI] platform for the short-term rental sector, has appointed Moshe Tamir, the former head of innovation at Generali Global Assistance, to its advisory board in its latest strategic hire.