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 […]
73% of property managers cite staffing and revenue strain for 2026
US: Short-term rental analytics company Key Data has published its Vacation Rental Industry Outlook 2026, revealing that operations, staffing, and revenue pressures remain the top challenges for property managers heading into the new year. The report, based on responses from 244 short-term rental professionals representing more than 43,000 properties across the US, found that 73% see […]
Airbnb and VisitBritain launch £1m ‘Best of British’ fund to boost local tourism
UK: Airbnb has launched a £1 m “Best of British” fund, supported by VisitBritain, to help communities across the UK transform local traditions into must-visit cultural experiences. The initiative aims to disperse tourism more evenly across the country while boosting the UK’s hospitality sector. Grants of up to £100,000 per applicant will be available to […]
Sterling Associates launches revenue management survey
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AvantStay to launch hybrid hotel-residence The Code in Austin
US: Real estate development firm Pearlstone Partners in collaboration with vacation rental platform AvantStay will launch The Code in Austin this December.
Hospitable launches Owner Portals
US: Property management software provider Hospitable has launched Owner Portals, a new feature that allows property managers to share real-time performance data with property managers, aiming to increase transparency, reduce admin, and strengthen relationships. The portals give owners instant access to key data such as live calendars, occupancy rates, nightly prices, and revenue summaries, without […]
Premier Cottages launches accessibility scheme
UK: Luxury self-catering collection Premier Cottages has launched a new Accessibility Scheme to make cottage holidays across the UK more inclusive for guests with a wide range of access needs. The scheme builds on the framework of VisitEngland’s accessibility questionnaire and provides detailed, transparent information across seven categories, helping guests find properties that meet their […]
TikTok launches travel ads to target trip bookings
Worldwide: TikTok has launched a new set of advertising products designed to capture travel bookings directly through its platform, expanding its role in the travel and hospitality sector. TikTok has launched a new set of advertising products designed to capture travel bookings directly through its platform. The short-form video app, which has more than one […]
Hoseasons relocates to Lowestoft office at Trinity House
UK: Self-catering holiday provider Hoseasons has opened its new office at Trinity House, Riverside Road, Lowestoft.