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 […]
STRz Podcast: Episode 62, Robin Bass, Premier Properties
Short Term Rentalz · Robin Bass Premier Properties In this episode, I catch up with Robin Bass, founder of Premier Properties USVI, to hear how she’s grown her short-term rental business and brought a personal touch to every stay. Robin talks about the small but powerful ways she’s using tech from helping her team work […]
CamperDays expands to Peru and Morocco
Germany: Campervan tour operator CamperDays has expanded its international network with new partners and pick-up stations in Lima, Peru and Casablanca, Morocco. The move marks the company’s third new market launch of 2025 as it continues to broaden its global footprint. Travellers can now rent campers, SUVs, vans, and 4x4s in both destinations, enabling greater access […]
Expedia Group reveals 2026 travel trends in new ‘Unpack’ report
US: Expedia Group has unveiled Unpack ’26: The Trends in Travel, its latest annual report highlighting the key shifts shaping global tourism next year. Drawing on insights from more than 24,000 global travellers, the report identifies seven core trends from salvaged hotels and farm stays to book club retreats and AI-powered destination stewardship all reflecting […]
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 […]
Arbio raises $36m Series A to build AI-native rental platform
Germany: Berlin-based startup Arbio has raised $36 million in a Series A funding round led by Eurazeo, bringing the company’s total funding to more than $45 million. Other backers include OpenOcean, Atlantic Labs, and angel investors Philipp Freise and Justin Reizes (KKR), Johannes Reck and Tao Tao (GetYourGuide), and Din Bisevac (Buena). Arbio describes itself […]
Sterling Associates launches revenue management survey
[Sponsored Content] Boutique research firm Sterling Associates is seeking insights from short-term rental professionals for its latest study on revenue management and dynamic pricing trends. Please see below for details. Are you a short-term rental owner-operator or property manager? If so, we want your perspective for our anonymous web survey on revenue management / dynamic […]
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 […]
