New Airbnb Occupancy Rankings Show Big Gaps Between Markets
A country-by-country occupancy comparison now circulating among hosts claims to rank short-term rental demand worldwide, but the underlying data has no audited source.
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Vrbo Starts Selling Search Placement, Expedia.com Ads Next
Vrbo has begun letting property managers pay for higher placement in search results, with the same sponsored listings set to appear on Expedia.com.
Charity Urges NSW to Impose 7.5% Short-Let Levy
Asia-Pacific: Homelessness NSW wants a 7.5% charge on every short-term rental booking in New South Wales, arguing it could raise close to AUD $50 million a year for homelessness services.
Barcelona, New York and Santa Monica Still Lock Out Whole-Home Rentals
A city-by-city look at where short-term rental rules remain tightest shows registration, licensing and outright bans still define which markets operators can actually work in.
Airbnb Hands Global Policy Job to Ex-Lime Executive
Airbnb has named David Spielfogel global head of public policy as Jay Carney exits, putting a new hand in charge of the company's fights with city regulators.
Airbnb Loses Its Top Policy Voice as Carney Departs
Jay Carney is leaving Airbnb's policy and communications post, handing the company's regulatory fights to an executive who built her track record defending Lime's scooters in city hall.
Airbnb Swaps Its Press Secretary for a Street Fighter
Airbnb is replacing outgoing policy chief Jay Carney with an operations executive from Lime, a hire that points toward tougher city-by-city fights over short-term rental rules.
B.C. Tribunal Cancels $86,000 in Rental Fines for Condo Owner
Canada: British Columbia's Civil Resolution Tribunal has wiped out $86,000 in cumulative penalties a strata corporation had levied against a condo owner over short-term rental use.
World Cup Host Cities Could See $1.3 Billion in Rental Bookings
An analysis of listings across the 2026 World Cup's 16 host cities projects fans will spend $1.3 billion on vacation rentals during the tournament.
Airbnb's New AI Filter Reshapes What Guests See First
Airbnb has folded AI deeper into search ranking and guest messaging by summer 2026, and hosts are still working out what the platform's own filtering actually rewards.
Why Multi-Platform Hosts Are Turning to Channel Manager Software
as hosts spread listings across more OTAs, channel manager software has become the tool that stops calendars from colliding.
Why Short-Term Rental Hosts Are Doubling Down on Instagram Ahead of 2026
Property managers are leaning harder into visual social platforms as a growing body of guidance points to Instagram as a direct-booking driver for the coming year.
Faster Guest Replies Tied to Higher Nightly Rates, New Data Suggests
A half-year review of AI-assisted guest messaging finds that response speed and review scores may matter more to revenue than the hours automation saves hosts.
Nova Scotia Hosts Face Renewed Scrutiny as Registration Rules Take Firmer Hold
Property owners across Nova Scotia are being urged to revisit registration, safety, and tax obligations as provincial officials sharpen enforcement of short-term rental rules heading into 2026.
Expanding to Expedia: What Short-Term Rental Hosts Should Weigh Before Signing Up
A closer look at how vacation rental operators can add Expedia to their distribution mix and where the process demands extra planning.
Behind Strong Nightly Rates, World Cup Host Cities Saw Booking Demand Soften as Tournament Progressed
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.
Quebec Hosts Face Steeper Fines and Stricter Registration Rules in 2026
Canada: Quebec is overhauling its short-term rental framework for 2026, raising registration fees and penalties while sharpening zoning and insurance obligations for hosts.
Airbnb's New Car Rental Tie-Up Hints at a Bigger Loyalty Play
A fresh partnership pairing Airbnb with a car rental provider offers guest credits that look less like a side perk and more like the foundation of a guest-retention system hosts should watch closely.
Why Vacation Rental Listings Need More Than AI Search Visibility to Win Bookings
Short-term rental operators chasing visibility in AI-driven search tools are discovering that being found by algorithms is only half the battle for turning clicks into confirmed stays.