Average nightly rates for short-term rentals are running ahead of last year through August and September, but Key Data says softer forward bookings will likely leave revenue per available rental behind last year's pace.
Airbnb's second-quarter results showed revenue up 17 percent and North American booking growth at its fastest pace in nearly three years, prompting a raised full-year forecast.
Airbnb reports second-quarter results after market close on August 6, and the figures worth tracking are booking volume and summer demand, not the revenue headline.
June short-term rental revenue per available room rose 4.5% year-over-year, the fastest demand growth since October 2025, with a new report flagging three unnamed college football markets for a demand spike this autumn.
KeyData's latest pacing data shows September short-term rental revenue per available listing running 26% ahead of the same point last year, though the figure reflects bookings on the books rather than final receipts.
A forecast decline to 67.9 million international visitors in 2025 threatens occupancy in the short-term rental markets that depend most on overseas guests.
New survey data shows pet ownership is becoming a decisive factor in how Americans choose and book short-term rental stays.
With the Commonwealth Games days away, Glasgow hosts are seeing steep rate and occupancy gains that outperform the mixed results US cities saw during this summer's FIFA World Cup.
Vacation rental occupancy across the 2026 FIFA World Cup's 16 host markets trailed last year's comparable dates, with the gap widening sharply once the knockout rounds began.
New booking figures show travelers increasingly favoring holiday homes with sustainability credentials, a shift that carries direct implications for how short-term rental hosts position their properties.
New market analysis shows Kansas City outpacing other 2026 FIFA World Cup host markets in short-term rental revenue gains, driven largely by aggressive rate increases rather than booking volume.