This week’s roundup covers Vrbo’s new push to fill last-minute gaps, Chase Travel’s continued expansion into vacation rentals, growing U.S. investment in Italian homes, and a key court ruling reinforcing Spain’s sweeping STR crackdown. Let’s dive in.

Vrbo has rolled out Last Minute Deals, featuring discounted rentals available for check-in within 30 days. This new filter is designed to attract spontaneous travelers and help hosts fill last-minute calendar gaps, just in time for the summer travel rush. If you’ve got unbooked nights coming up, adopting this new feature could be a simple way to increase visibility and secure more reservations.

Chase Travel expands vacation home access for cardholders. Starting in July, Chase is expanding access to vacation home listings in its Travel portal, giving more cardholders the ability to book properties from platforms like Vrbo. While details are still rolling out, this move could drive more visibility and traffic to vacation rentals, a promising sign for property owners this summer.

A growing trend shows Americans buying second homes in rural Italy, attracted by lower prices and steady demand. With the powerful tools and integrations offered by OwnerRez, managing from afar is easier than ever. If you're considering expanding internationally, this is a trend worth watching.

Spain court backs STR crackdown, rejects Airbnb appeal. Following our previous update on May 23rd, Spain’s top administrative court has rejected Airbnb’s appeal, clearing the way for the removal of over 65,000 unlicensed listings. This ruling supports the Ministry of Consumer Affairs’ efforts to enforce licensing and ownership disclosure requirements amid the ongoing housing crisis.

That’s all for now. We’ll be keeping an eye on global regulations, shifting booking strategies, and how the summer travel season plays out, so stay tuned for more updates next week.