Apaleo unveils “first AI agent marketplace for hospitality sector”

Germany: Apaleo, an API-first open property management platform, has unveiled Agent Hub – which it claims is “the first-ever AI agent marketplace for the hospitality sector”.
limehome expands into French market

France: German property management company limehome has entered the French market, announcing 25 apartments in Paris Suresnes and 19 in the historic old town of Versailles within the next 12 months.
Cape Town to tax STRs amid digital nomad and housing concerns

The Mayor of Cape Town has proposed a tax on short-term rental properties to address rising housing costs.
Andalusia to combat illegal rentals with new fine system

Spain: Property owners of unlicensed holiday rentals in Andalusia, Spain, could now face fines of up to €600,000 [£496,700] under a new legal framework aimed at tackling overtourism and protecting local communities.
Hostaway expands workforce and boosts investment in AI

Finland: All-in-one vacation rental software and management system, Hostaway, has marked its ten-year anniversary by growing its team and expanding hiring internationally.
Cuvée launches new website and mobile app

US: Luxury villa rental company Cuvée has introduced a new website and mobile app, streamlining access to its global portfolio of over 130 private villas.