October 27, 2026
Everything the short-term-rental business needs to know today.
A restored 200-year-old trullo in Puglia, Italy, offers multi-generational accommodations featured by Condé Nast Traveler. The historic stone structure retains traditional conical roofs and architectural features while incorporating modern amenities for larger groups visiting the region.
A legal dispute regarding Breckenridge's short-term rental fees has reached the Colorado Supreme Court. Property owners appealed to the state's highest court after lower judicial rulings rejected claims challenging the local government's fee structure on vacation rentals.
Aloha Whistler has opened direct online bookings for a portfolio of 37 large vacation properties, bypassing major online travel agencies like Airbnb and Vrbo. The operator says the direct platform allows guests to reserve multi-bedroom mountain residences without paying third-party booking commissions.
Officials in Tokyo's Toshima Ward are addressing an increase in abandoned luggage left in public spaces and accommodations. Local authorities reported that visitors frequently dump old suitcases after purchasing replacement luggage during their trips, creating disposal and logistical challenges for local managers.
Property owners in Cyprus are reconsidering short-term rental listings as long-term residential rents rise and local regulatory oversight tightens. Local reporting indicates that stricter compliance standards and changing market conditions are prompting some operators to shift back to traditional residential leasing.
Airbnb has activated its anti-party screening technology nationwide, including in Las Vegas, ahead of Halloween weekend. The platform says the system uses automated algorithms to flag and block high-risk short-term rental bookings, aiming to prevent unauthorized large gatherings and property damage during the holiday.
Trip.com Group has launched My Travel Impact, an in-app dashboard that aggregates sustainable hotel, flight, and rail options for users. According to a survey by the company of 8,777 travellers across 29 markets, 75% of respondents said sustainability matters to them when booking trips.
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