
Newport Beach votes to incorporate California Coastal Commission changes to STR rules
US: Newport Beach City Council has moved closer to updating the city’s short-term rental laws

US: Newport Beach City Council has moved closer to updating the city’s short-term rental laws

Australia: Sydney short-term rental management platform MadeComfy has been acquired by Oyo for around AUS$50 million.

Airbnb shares rose by more than 13 per cent on Friday after the company released better-then-expected Q4 results, boosted by strong international travel demand.

Luxury vacation rental company Nomade Villa Collection LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

A Dallas-area appeals court has ruled that the city can’t enforce two ordinances banning the operation of short-term rentals in some parts of Dallas.

IHM’s editorial team [George Sell, editor-in-chief; Paul Stevens, editor – short-term rentals; and Eloise Hanson, editor – hospitality] provide a glimpse into what to expect for the travel, hospitality and real estate sectors in 2025 in our annual A-Z article.

UAE: The inaugural Urban Living Festival MEA took place yesterday at the Rove Downtown hotel in Dubai.

UK: The inaugural Urban Living Impact Award winners were honoured at the Urban Living Festival in London.

Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced measures aimed at addressing the impact of overtourism in certain areas of the country.

US: New research by operations and guest experience platform Breezeway reveals that property managers are generating thousands more in additional monthly revenue by using smart tech to upsell unbooked nights.