October 28, 2026
Everything the short-term-rental business needs to know today.
Gmail's AI Inbox only scans emails arriving in the Primary tab, according to a recent analysis. The setup means automated booking confirmations are regularly featured in guest briefings, while promotional hotel newsletters landing in the Promotions folder are bypassed entirely.
Airbnb is using artificial intelligence technology to target and prevent unauthorized Halloween weekend parties. The platform says the automated systems analyze booking indicators to block high-risk reservation attempts before guests can check in.
Allen Simpson, chief executive of UKHospitality, warned that an upcoming 3.9% increase in the national minimum wage and national living wage will place additional pressure on hospitality operators. The industry group says the wage hike adds to growing operational costs across the UK business sector.
Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes has expanded its Mediterranean portfolio by adding four private villas across Mykonos, Corfu, and Lefkada. Weekly rental prices for the new Greek island properties range from €17,059 to €69,062 as the operator expands its footprint of private homes.
The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear a legal challenge regarding the Dallas short-term rental ban. The top state court's decision to take up the case marks the latest battle in the ongoing fight over municipal regulation of short-term rentals across Texas.
Airbnb says it will require temporary phone numbers for large hosts and guests to protect user privacy. However, the update also makes it more difficult for property managers to communicate directly with guests off the platform or convert Airbnb bookings into direct bookers.
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