This week's roundup covers Airbnb's 2026 travel predictions, AAA's encouraging holiday travel forecast, Vrbo's latest ski season insights, and key short-term rental policy updates from New York and Australia. Let's dive in.
On Monday, Airbnb released its 2026 travel predictions, highlighting several trends vacation rental owners and operators should be watching as demand continues to evolve. (ht...
This week's roundup covers Airbnb's upcoming service fee changes, TikTok's new in-app hotel bookings, surging Canadian travel, and the latest short-term rental policy battles in Los Angeles and Maui. Let's dive in.
Airbnb announced this week an upcoming change to how service fees work for hosts who use property management software like OwnerRez. (
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We want to make you aware of recent updates to Airbnb's Off-Platform and Fee Transparency policies () , which address how hosts interact with guests before, during, and after a booking.
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Friday's here, and so is your industry news! This week, we're diving into the growing vacation rental demand at the Jersey Shore, legislative moves in North Carolina and Montreal, and Anna Maria Island's ongoing recovery. Keep reading for the highlights.
Vacation rental demand at the Jersey Shore is rising for summer 2025 (
Happy Friday! The vacation rental landscape continues to shift, with new regulations, legal battles, and evolving guest expectations shaping the market. From policy changes and community pushback to booking trends and rebranding efforts, here's a look at the major developments making headlines this week.
As of April 21, 2025, Airbnb has implemented a global update to display the total price of l...
This week's roundup covers Skift's optimistic short-term rental outlook, rising last-minute bookings, and a lawsuit against Airbnb in Los Angeles. Plus, Booking.com's removal of illegal listings in Spain. Let's dive in.
Skift's State of Travel 2025 report predicts strong growth for short-term rentals, () with bookings expec...
This week's roundup covers Airbnb's new cancellation policy changes, emergency housing efforts in central Texas, and the latest attempts to regulate short-term rentals in Beverly Hills and Summit County. Plus, a fun new Smurfs-themed experience in Belgium. Let's dive in.
Airbnb announced changes to its cancellation policies that will take effect on October 1st, 2025. (
This week's roundup highlights a pivotal vote on Maui's proposed vacation rental phase-out, evolving policy debates in Evanston, IL, and late summer beach travel trends. Let's dive in.
In continued coverage of Maui County's proposed vacation rental phase-out, () previously reported in Industry News on June...
This week's roundup covers Gen Z travel trends, legal updates affecting short-term rentals in Montana and New Orleans, New York City's ongoing affordability issue, and Airbnb's AI development plans. Let's dive in.
Airbnb reports Gen Z is driving a surge in fall 2025 travel, with searches up 26% compared to last year. (
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.
Marriott is expanding its Bonvoy program with a new outdoor platform that includes both stays and curated activities like hiking, biking, skiing, and water sports across North America. (https:/...
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.
Several news outlets reported this week on new AirDNA data indicati...
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How Your Cancellation Policy Can Affect Bookings
Unlocking more visibility and trust with a few small changes to your cancellation policy can make a bigger difference than most hosts realize. Whether you're aiming for maximum flexibility or want to set firm boundaries, your cancellation policy directly affects where you appear in the search rankings, how often guests click your listing, and how l...
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