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Edition No. 122

November 7, 2026

Everything the short-term-rental business needs to know today.

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Jesse Kohl (2)

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  1. Markets

    WTTC Launches New Global Indices to Measure Tourism Impact

    The World Travel & Tourism Council and Oxford Economics launched three new performance indices covering 184 economies. The metrics evaluate destination success based on economic power, environmental efficiency, and employment opportunities rather than relying strictly on total visitor counts.

  2. Markets

    US Travel Association Forecasts 11 Billion Dollar Spending Drop

    The U.S. Travel Association projects an 11 billion dollar drop in inflation-adjusted international visitor spending for 2026, according to a new report from Hospitality Net. The group estimates the U.S. share of global long-haul arrivals will fall to 7.7 percent as competing destinations including France, Spain, and Japan post double-digit gains.

  3. Host Life

    Boba Charge Wins Startup Award at ShortTermRentalz Summit

    U.S.-based electric vehicle charging company Boba Charge won the Start-up X-Ray competition at the fifth annual ShortTermRentalz Summit in London on November 5. The startup builds EV charging solutions designed for the short-term rental market.

  4. The Money

    Airbnb Shares Jump Following Upbeat Revenue Growth Outlook

    Airbnb stock rose sharply following strong third-quarter financial results that beat Wall Street estimates and delivered its strongest revenue performance in three years, Reuters reported. Financial analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald and Royal Bank of Canada subsequently raised their price targets on the company, citing accelerating booking demand and boosted profit guidance that bucked wider hospitality industry caution.

  5. Markets

    Embergrove Hospitality to Manage Historic Hotel Pattee in Iowa

    Embergrove Hospitality Group will take over management of the historic Hotel Pattee in Perry, Iowa, starting December 1. The firm announced the partnership with the City of Perry following its work managing Frank Lloyd Wright's Historic Park Inn.

  6. Crackdown

    Brussels Collects 6 Million Euros in Fines From Illegal Rentals

    Authorities in Brussels have collected 6 million euros in penalties issued against illegal short-term rentals, Belga Share reported. The enforcement efforts target property owners operating vacation rentals in violation of local municipal regulations.

  7. Viral

    Entire Scottish Island Available for Short Term Holiday Rental

    A full Scottish island is available for private holiday rental, according to a report from the Daily Record. The property allows guests to book out the entire geographic landmass for exclusive short-term stays.

  8. Platforms

    Airbnb to Launch AI Travel Agent by Early 2027

    Airbnb plans to roll out its own artificial intelligence agent starting in the first half of 2027, according to media reports. The company expects the AI tool to eventually expand beyond vacation rentals to cover hotel bookings as well. The news comes alongside a 19 percent revenue increase for the platform, giving the company room to invest in new software initiatives.

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