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 […]
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 […]
Mexico City residents protest overtourism and STR impact
Mexico: A growing number of Mexico City residents have taken to the streets to protest the negative effects of overtourism, particularly rising housing costs linked to the proliferation of short-term rentals. Protests have taken place in popular neighbourhoods such as Condesa and Roma, areas that have seen a significant influx of tourists and expatriates in […]
Manistee City Council advances short-term rental ordinance
US: The Manistee City Council has moved forward with a new ordinance to regulate short-term rentals. The ordinance passed its first vote 6-1 and will be reviewed again on 15th July for final approval. Key points of the ordinance include: A $100 annual registration fee per short-term rental. A $150 inspection fee every three years […]
Hospitable rolls out fully automated security-deposit tool
US: Property management platform Hospitable has launched a new automated security-deposit feature, combining deposit collection, ID verification, and chargeback protection into a single workflow. Once activated, the system runs automatically after booking confirmation. Hosts set a deposit amount; Hospitable then collects, holds, and releases funds around check-out, while withholding check-in details until both deposit and […]
Legionella warning issued for UK property managers
UK: Yesterday, UK hoteliers, holiday let owners and bed and breakfast operators were urged to prioritise Legionella risk control for the summer season, as Legionella cases in the UK have reached an all-time high. Legionnaires’ disease is a lung infection caused by inhaling droplets of water containing Legionella bacteria, which can be fatal. The bacteria […]
Summer STR bookings rise in protest-hit cities, PriceLabs finds
Summer STR bookings rise in protest-hit cities, PriceLabs finds
Eviivo launches advanced PayPal integration
UK: Property management platform eviivo has launched an advanced integration with PayPal, enabling hospitality businesses to offer flexible, secure payment options and reduce failed transactions. While eviivo previously supported PayPal, the new Advanced PayPal Integration unlocks full access to PayPal’s card processing and payment services, including PayPal Advanced Checkout. This functionality allows hosts and property […]
Airbnb unveils Services and relaunches Experiences
US: Airbnb has expanded beyond accommodation with the launch of Airbnb Services and a full relaunch of its Experiences platform in over 600 cities worldwide. The move signals the platform’s growing ambitions in the travel, hospitality and lifestyle space. The newly introduced Airbnb Services product allows guests to book on-demand services at their accommodation or […]
Beyond launches Market Trend Reports to expand access to revenue insights
US: Revenue management system Beyond has launched Market Trend Reports, a new feature within its Market Insights dashboard providing free, real-time short-term rental market data for hosts, property managers and investors. Available globally, the new tool offers users access to key performance metrics, demand trends and revenue projections across any market worldwide. The launch aims […]