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’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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This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s new host safety training, Ireland easing proposed short-term rental restrictions in small towns, shifting regulatory conversations in U.S. cities, and a look at how unique vacation rentals are scaling into successful businesses. Let’s dive in.

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This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s early World Cup travel insights, strong demand for Kansas City’s major events short-term rental permits, proposed policy changes in Arizona, a narrow STR vote in Albuquerque, and a Missouri proposal that could add new costs for vacation rental operators. Let’s dive in.

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OwnerRez has been named a Vrbo 2026 Elite Connectivity Partner, placing us in an exclusive group of software providers recognized for innovation, reliability, and performance across the Vrbo marketplace.

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