Reading Time: < 1 minuteGermany: Munich-based vacation rental platform Holidu is integrating bestfewo.de into its network, expanding its host base in Germany as consolidation accelerates across the European short-term rental market.
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: ShortTermRentalz spoke with Ross Armstrong, head of portfolio optimisation at Sykes Holiday Cottages, about the upgrades delivering the strongest ROI, the rise of flexible stays and which amenities are set to become essential over the next five years.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Acquisition activity in the US short-term rental market is being driven by experienced, multi-property operators, according to AirDNA’s first Short-Term Rental Investor Survey.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVienna: TourRadar has launched Hosted Trips, a product aimed at helping creators and travel agents turn their audiences into confirmed travel bookings.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Holiday rental group Awaze has launched an app within ChatGPT to make it easier for travellers to search and book UK breaks.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada: Operto has launched Operto ONE, a coordinated AI platform designed to support distribution, guest service and day-to-day operations for independent hotels and short-term rental operators.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: ShortTermRentalz can announce that the entries deadline for The Shortyz Awards 2026 has been officially extended until the 2nd March 10:00AM GMT.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIndia: India-based online travel agencies MakeMyTrip and Ixigo have announced new collaborations with OpenAI, aiming to accelerate the rollout of artificial intelligence across their platforms.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: HomeToGo has launched Dash, a new AI-powered travel companion now live across its marketplace on web, iOS and Android.
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Reading Time: 5 minutesEurope: ShortTermRentalz spoke to Cameron Temple, director of The Luxury Chalet Company, about shifting guest expectations in the Alps, rising demand for wellness-led chalets and how curated luxury experiences are shaping booking trends.
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