Expedia updates Vrbo platform with new AI and tech features
US: Expedia Group has added a suite of updates to its Vrbo vacation home rental platform designed to drive more demand for vacation rental partners, improve quality standards, and simplify the booking process for travellers.
Casago Unwind appointed to manage 50 properties in Idaho
US: Vacation rental company Casago has appointed a new franchise partner, Casago Unwind, to manage more than 50 former Vacasa properties in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Key Data report shows mixed autumn outlook for UK short-term rentals
UK: Short-term rental analytics company Key Data published its September 2025 UK Index Report, based on direct reservation data from more than 85,000 properties nationwide. The findings showed that average daily rates (ADRs) remain higher than last year, while bookings are running behind and guests are waiting longer to confirm. Forward performance indicated a mixed […]
Casago and Breezeway partner to enhance franchisee and guest experience
Franchise-first property manager Casago has announced a strategic partnership with operations and maintenance platform Breezeway.
Mazzard Farm Holiday Cottages hits market at £2 million
UK: The freehold of Mazzard Farm Holiday Cottages, located in East Hill, East Devon, is being marketed by Savills for a guide price of £1.995 million.
Over 50% of UK second homeowners consider STR letting amid tax changes, Sykes research finds
UK: Most second homeowners in England who currently keep their properties for personal use are now considering opening them up to holidaymakers or tenants, according to new research from holiday cottage rental agency Sykes Holiday Cottages. The company’s latest survey of second homeowners who do not currently let their properties found that 71 per cent […]
Inspirato launches $40,000-a-year pass for unlimited luxury travel
US: Luxury vacation club Inspirato has launched Inspirato Pass, a membership programme offering unlimited travel to curated luxury homes worldwide for a fixed annual fee of $40,000. The programme is capped at 2,500 total memberships, with any future availability released gradually. Pre-sale access is open, with 1,200 memberships currently available. Members who join during pre-sale […]
Airbnb announces ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ feature
US: Airbnb is introducing a Reserve Now, Pay Later policy to offer US guests an option to pay $0 upfront when booking eligible domestic stays. The ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ feature applies to US-based stays with flexible or moderate cancellation policies. Guests pay the full amount shortly before the end of the listing’s free cancellation […]
US short-term rentals outperform hotels in Q2, according to Key Data
US: US short-term rentals outperformed hotels across every region in Q2 2025, according to the latest Vacation Rental Market Index from Key Data. The report, which tracks performance across 13 million listings, found STRs achieved an average revenue per available rental (RevPAR) advantage of nine percentage points over hotels. The findings point to a sector […]
Airbnb research finds STR caps unlikely to improve long-term rental supply
US: New research from booking platform Airbnb indicates that placing caps on short-term rentals is unlikely to lead to a significant increase in long-term rental housing supply. The study, based on a survey of Australian hosts, found that 88 per cent said they would not convert their listings into long-term rentals, even if local governments […]