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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This week’s Industry News highlights Airbnb’s updates to its platform, OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser, and important decisions in San Diego and Palm Springs affecting vacation rental operators. Let’s dive in.

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This week’s roundup covers Hilton Head’s updated short-term rental rules, Formula 1 driving a massive increase in rates, Booking.com’s top travel trends for 2026, and new developments in Maui’s vacation rental phase-out. Let’s dive in.

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This week’s roundup covers Booking.com’s partnership with ChatGPT, a proposed short-term rental tax in San Diego, reports on Airbnb’s potential business profiles, and smart TV liability risks in vacation rentals. Let’s dive in.

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This week, we look at Marriott’s outdoor-focused loyalty expansion, Airbnb’s 2026 World Cup efforts, Oregon’s strengthened guest privacy rules, and what’s next for Airbnb’s rewards program. Let’s dive in.

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