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A Big Bear Airbnb Features an Axe in the Bathroom Door and a Puzzle Lock
A horror-themed rental in Big Bear leans hard into pop culture gimmicks with a bathroom door axe and locked cabinets for guests.
By Wren Calloway · October 17, 2026
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Edition No. 101
October 17, 2026
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Man sentenced for London short-term rental murder
Deepak Sandhu was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a woman at a short-term rental property in London, according to reports from British news outlets and The Times of India. The ruling followed a financial dispute between the two parties.
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Fivelements plans global expansion under GOCO Hospitality
GOCO Hospitality is expanding its acquired Fivelements brand globally, according to Hospitality Net. The group plans to open new locations in Koh Samui in 2027, Bali in 2028, Switzerland in 2029, and Montenegro in 2030.
- Markets
Most hospitality food waste goals miss original deadlines
An analysis of 100 hospitality sustainability profiles found that 77% of food waste ambitions fail to meet their original deadlines, Hospitality Net reports. The primary barriers cited include supply chain issues, staff training constraints, and local infrastructure limitations.
- Platforms
Booking Holdings launches Vayo AI travel agent
Booking Holdings has launched Vayo, an AI travel agent startup. The company plans to invest up to $100 million in the business, subject to market conditions and ongoing development, according to ShortTermRentalz.
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