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Hostaway launches AI assistant, AI Co Host
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (150+ words) Known as AI Co Host, the tool allows users to ask questions about portfolio performance in natural language, providing insights into metrics including revenue, occupancy, operating costs and guest activity. The platform also analyses guest reviews and operational data to…...
US cities collect $935m in short-term rental taxes, fees and fines, report finds
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (246+ words) US: Local governments across the United States have collected more than $935 million in taxes, registration fees and enforcement fines from short-term rentals since 2019, according to a new analysis by government transparency organisation Open The Books. The report examined more than…...
Ireland to ban new rural homes from being used as short-term rentals
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (264+ words) Ireland: The Irish government is proposing new planning rules that would prevent newly built one-off rural homes from being used as short-term rentals for at least 10 years after construction. The measures form part of updated planning guidelines for rural and…...
Croatia approves new short-term rental law ahead of 2027 rollout
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (160+ words) If approved by Parliament, the new Hospitality Act will come into force on 1 January 2027 and is designed to align Croatia with the EU's Short-Term Rental Regulation (EU 2024/1028), which aims to improve data sharing between member states and online platforms. Under…...
Chicago sues Airbnb over alleged short-term rental violations
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (256+ words) US: The City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb and local host company Slumber Stay, alleging they failed to comply with the city's short-term rental regulations. The complaint, filed in Cook County Circuit Court, alleges that Slumber Stay…...
Airbnb leads World Cup accommodation conversation, CARMA analysis finds
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (216+ words) US: Airbnb generated more media coverage than any individual hotel brand during the opening weeks of the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to CARMA. Analysis by media intelligence company CARMA found Airbnb featured in 761 online news articles between 1 May and 18 June,…...
Conduit introduces AI platform for the hospitality industry
1+ week, 6+ day ago (161+ words) The company has expanded its guest messaging platform with a suite of pre-built AI agents covering guest services, sales, housekeeping and owner communications. The platform enables operators to manage reservations, cleaning schedules, guest enquiries, refunds and maintenance requests through a…...
Portugal's housing supply improves as short-term rental scrutiny continues
1+ week, 6+ day ago (216+ words) Portugal: Portugal's housing market is showing signs of stabilisation after years of supply shortages, although policymakers continue to tighten regulations around short-term rentals. New data from the Bank of Portugal shows around 26, 700 homes were completed in 2025, up from 25, 300 in 2024, but…...
Key Data promotes Scott Mc Leod to president to support growth strategy
2+ week, 1+ day ago (235+ words) US: Short-term rental analytics company Key Data has promoted Scott Mc Leod to president as the company looks to support its next phase of growth and product development. Mc Leod has been the company's chief operating officer since 2018 and has…...
Rental Ready unveils new AI tools
2+ week, 2+ day ago (191+ words) The company has introduced a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, allowing AI assistants such as Claude to connect directly to live property management data, including reservations, tasks, reviews, guest communications and financial information. The launch also introduces an upgraded version…...