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 temporary short-term rental changes tied to the 2026 World Cup, a major vacation rental ban in California, ongoing legal challenges in Georgia and Nevada, and new data examining how regulated markets are performing worldwide. Let's dive in.
On Tuesday, Lawrence City approved a temporary change to the city's short-term rental rules in preparation for the 2026 World Cup...
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. (
August brought some significant upgrades to streamline your workflows! 📈 From Simplified Discounts & Surcharges, Rezzy AI search results, two new Payment Processors, and a new Channel, the month was packed. Let's jump in!
* New Features (#new)
* Discounts & Surcharges (#discounts-surcharges)
* Copy Discounts & Surcharges (#copy)
* Rezzy AI Search Result Summaries (#rezzy-search)
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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'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. (
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:/...
Happy Friday everyone! We almost ran out of week before the Product Update was finished, but hey why not read some great updates as you head into the weekend! Also, we wanted everyone to get a chance to read about the ASTRHO launch (which we're sponsoring) so please read that if you haven't already.
Great little chunk of updates this week with Airbnb Triggers leading the way, so off we go.
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Wednesday update time! After a small week last time, we came roaring back with 26 shiny new ones for you, led by a redesigned blog and short links for guests.
* New Features
* Enhancements & Tweaks
* Bug Fixes New Features
Hey - if you're reading this from the blog, look around! Notice anything new?
We finally brought our blog into the 21st century with a new layout and design. You can...
Choosing your accounting method might not sound as exciting as optimizing your photos or adjusting your nightly rates, but it can have just as big an impact on your business. The way you recognize income and expenses determines how accurate your books are, how smoothly tax season goes, and how clearly you can see whether your rental business is truly profitable.
Many vacation rental hosts start w...
In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move.
Henry Rollins ()
Henry Rollins' quote can best be interpreted as a metaphor for the different phases of life and the natural cycle of growth and progress. While winter can be seen as a time of hibernation and introspection, vacation rental owners wisely use this time to evaluate their business and dete...
Thought I'd see what Chat GPT had to say about this
ChatGPT
"When someone expresses concerns about AI replacing human labor and its potential negative impact, it's important to acknowledge their perspective and provide a balanced view on the topic. Here's a response you can use:
"I understand your concerns about AI replacing human labor and the potential negative consequences it...
A How-To Guide for Starting Your Vacation Rental Business
Learn the steps to starting a vacation rental business, such as market research, property management, acquisition, preparation, marketing, and a business plan.
Are you looking to start a business in the growing short-term rental market? With the rise in popularity of vacation rental platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, you have an incredible...
Vacation Rental Marketing Guide: Owner Marketing Strategy
Learn several effective digital marketing strategies for your vacation rental business and how to implement them with the help of our OwnerRez software.
The vacation rental industry is a highly competitive landscape, and effective marketing is key for owners who want to stand out from the crowd, attract more bookings, and generate higher...
Vacation Rental Marketing Guide: Pricing and Listing Details
Learn everything you need to know to create a vacation rental listing that appeals to your target audience and appeases the algorithms of listing sites.
Congrats! You've purchased your short-term rental (/guides/how-to-guide-for-starting-your-vacation-rental-business) property and are ready to list! Now it's time to start advertisi...
