This week’s Industry News highlights a key zoning decision in Maui, Airbnb’s latest global Community Fund recipients, Faraday Future’s robotics deployment in vacation rentals, AirDNA’s 2026 investor outlook, and a new STR ordinance in Evanston, Illinois. Let’s dive in.

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This week, we’re highlighting Daniel and Dave, the brothers behind Fun Coast Rentals. After purchasing their first short-term rental in New Smyrna Beach, they immersed themselves in the vacation rental industry and learned the business firsthand. In just five years, they’ve grown to manage 23 rentals through a hands-on, owner-focused approach, with OwnerRez supporting their day-to-day operations.

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In Episode Seven, Paul and Chris dig into whether conferences actually provide real value for vacation rental operators and software companies. They talk through OwnerRez’s history with conferences, how they think about marketing spend, and why relationship-building is their top priority.

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This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s global rollout of Reserve Now, Pay Later, a new World Cup host incentive, Vrbo’s new optional weather guarantee, Airbnb’s strong Q4 performance, and an Arizona bill that could expand local authority over short-term rentals. Let’s dive in.

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We’re excited to welcome Kicbac as a new integration partner, helping OwnerRez users simplify payments while maintaining predictable processing costs.

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