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Unyoked partners with Forestry England to launch off-grid cabins
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Off-grid accommodation company Unyoked announced a 10-year partnership with Forestry England to roll out its minimalist cabins across woodland sites nationwide, marking a significant expansion of nature-based short-term rentals in the UK. The initiative, launching in early 2026, will begin with five off-grid cabins at the first location, followed by 25 additional units across […]
Flataway.ai launches AI website builder
Reading Time: 2 minutesBulgaria: Traveltech startup Flataway.ai has launched Staycy, an AI-powered website builder designed to help professional vacation rental managers create high-converting, direct-booking sites in minutes. The launch follows an $800,000 pre-seed funding round led by Eleven Ventures and Angel Invest, with participation from several angel investors and the company’s founders, who previously sold one of Europe’s […]
Renters acquires Croatian market leader Irundo as part of European expansion
Reading Time: 2 minutes[Sponsored Content] Poland: Poland’s largest short-term rental operator, Renters, has expanded its presence in Europe with the acquisition of Irundo, a leading apartment management company in Croatia. The move follows Renters’ entry into the Bulgarian market and forms part of its strategy to build a regional platform across Central and Eastern Europe. “This is our […]
73% of property managers cite staffing and revenue strain for 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Short-term rental analytics company Key Data has published its Vacation Rental Industry Outlook 2026, revealing that operations, staffing, and revenue pressures remain the top challenges for property managers heading into the new year. The report, based on responses from 244 short-term rental professionals representing more than 43,000 properties across the US, found that 73% see […]
STRz Podcast: Episode 62, Robin Bass, Premier Properties
Reading Time: < 1 minuteShort Term Rentalz · Robin Bass Premier Properties In this episode, I catch up with Robin Bass, founder of Premier Properties USVI, to hear how she’s grown her short-term rental business and brought a personal touch to every stay. Robin talks about the small but powerful ways she’s using tech from helping her team work […]
LG highlights Pro:Centric Stay smart TV solution
Reading Time: 2 minutes[Sponsored Content] TV and electronics company LG has released a series of video ads showcasing how its Pro:Centric Stay platform enhances the guest experience in hospitality settings. In these three videos, LG highlights how its smart technology supports personalisation, convenience, and privacy for guests. “Just Look at the TV” – Digital Guide Simplifying guest experience […]
The Hidden Liability in Your Smart TV: Why Credential Clearing Matters
Reading Time: 5 minutes[Sponsored content] As connected devices become standard in short-term rentals, guest privacy risks are rising. Global TV and electronics company LG Electronics discusses why credential clearing on smart TVs is now a business essential and how LG’s commercial-grade technology helps property managers stay secure, compliant, and trusted. Picture This: A Guest Privacy Breach A guest […]
Urban Living Festival 2025: Key takeaways for short-term rentals
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: The 2025 Urban Living Festival offered a comprehensive look at the trends and challenges shaping hospitality and real estate. The two-day event began with property tours across Denmark Street, before culminating in a full day of panels, presentations, awards and networking at Mary Ward House. Across four Short Term Rentalz sessions, speakers shared insights […]
HomeToGo announces leadership changes
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGermany: Vacation rental group, HomeToGo, has announced strategic changes to its leadership division following its acquisition of Swiss tourism company Interhome. The company said the acquisition strengthens its position across the vacation rental value chain by giving it more direct touch points with guests during their stays. Its B2B arm, HomeToGo_PRO, is now the group’s […]
Winning the Shoulder Season: How Hospitality Pros Can Capture Hidden Demand
Reading Time: 3 minutes[Sponsored Content] Dynamic pricing and revenue management solution provider, Pricelabs, shares how to capture hidden demand and ‘win’ shoulder season. The highs of summer are fading. Bookings aren’t rolling in quite as fast, and calendars suddenly look emptier. For many hosts and small property managers, this transition into the shoulder season can feel like a slowdown…but […]