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Dallas Fights for Short Term Rental Rules in Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear the city of Dallas' battle over short-term rental regulations.
By Marcus Dane · October 24, 2026
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October 24, 2026
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Hotel June Malibu cuts check-in wait times using mobile keys
Hotel June Malibu reduced guest check-in wait times from seven minutes to zero after deploying digital check-in and mobile key technology, according to vendor Canary Technologies. The property reports that over half of guests using mobile check-in now choose to receive a mobile key on their mobile devices.
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Accor expects flat fourth quarter following France unrest
Accor is guiding to flat global performance for the fourth quarter, according to Skift. The hotel group attributed its cautious outlook partly to recent civil unrest in France as well as ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
- Host Life
Beyond Green expands eco-certified collection to Costa Rica and Spain
Beyond Green has added El Silencio Lodge Spa in Costa Rica and Hotel Món Sant Benet in Spain to its portfolio. According to the brand, these additions expand its sustainable accommodation network to 90 member properties across 22 countries.
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Trip.com data shows Chiang Mai and Busan leading Asia autumn boom
Chiang Mai, Surabaya, and Busan are leading Asia-Pacific booking growth this autumn, according to travel data from Trip.com Group. The booking metrics also reveal that Japan claims 11 of the top 12 global destinations for autumn foliage travel across the region.
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Hilton updates business program for 400,000 small enterprise members
Hilton has added booking-on-behalf, shared reservation views, and duty-of-care features to its free Hilton for Business management program. The hotel company reported that the business portal now serves more than 400,000 small and medium-sized enterprise members worldwide, with the new tools developed directly from member feedback.
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US hotel revenue per room rose 5.5 percent in mid-October
United States hotel revenue per available room increased 5.5 percent year-over-year for the week ending October 17, 2026, according to industry performance data. Detroit and San Diego led the weekly revenue gains across major markets, while San Francisco posted steep declines due to comparisons against the Dreamforce conference held in 2025.
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Spain tourism sector on track to top 269 billion euros in 2026
Spain's Travel and Tourism sector is on track to contribute over 269 billion euros to the national gross domestic product in 2026, up from 259 billion euros in 2025, according to forecasts from the World Travel and Tourism Council presented at the Turespaña Convention. International business visitor spending in the country is projected to grow by 8.1 percent.
- Platforms
Airbnb signs exclusive Amex Travel deal, blocking Vrbo expansion
Airbnb has secured an exclusive short-term rental partnership with Amex Travel, according to Skift. While Expedia was not previously supplying vacation rentals to Amex Travel, its Vrbo brand has recently begun supplying vacation rentals to other business-to-business partners. The new exclusive agreement between Airbnb and Amex Travel blocks Vrbo from expanding into that specific distribution pipeline.
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