This week’s roundup covers AirDNA’s report on strong short-term rental demand leading up to the 2026 World Cup, rising wellness trends shaping Gen Z travel, New York City’s discussions on short-term rental policies, new insights into guest expectations, and a proposed insurance rate hike in Western North Carolina. Let’s dive in.

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This week’s Industry News covers short-term rental policy updates in Atlanta, Green Bay, Galveston, and Southampton, plus Comparent’s first annual ranking of the top 100 management companies. Let’s dive in.

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This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s strong Q3 performance, Sonder’s abrupt bankruptcy, Instacart’s move into vacation rentals, new short-term rental rules in Kansas City ahead of the World Cup, and Airbnb’s strategic push into rural Spain. Let’s dive in.

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This week's roundup covers Airbnb.org's emergency housing efforts following Hurricane Melissa, Nantucket voters' legalization of short-term rentals across the island, Vail's narrowly defeated short-term rental tax, and a stunning Airbnb in East Greenland offering a once-in-a-lifetime wilderness experience. Let's dive in.

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This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s use of machine learning to prevent unauthorized parties, Vrbo's new features, insights from Utah’s short-term rental study, Airbnb’s new host fee structure, a proposed STR tax in Colorado, and the top winter destinations for 2025. Let’s dive in.

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