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Accommodation

Brussels Readies Clearer Rules for Cities to Curb Holiday Lets

The European Commission is preparing an Affordable Housing Act that would give cities and regions clear criteria to restrict holiday lets, aiming to end years of legal limbo over what counts as proportionate.

Gianpaolo Vairo·6 days ago
Accommodation

The €1.2 Billion Shift: Why Aparthotels Are Capturing Europe's Accommodation Market

€1.2bn flowed into European serviced apartments in 2025 as regulation reshapes the market.

Scale Team·6 days ago
Events

SCALE Fest 2026: The Complete Guide to Barcelona

Dates, venue, tickets, agenda highlights and insider tips for SCALE Fest 2026 in Barcelona

Louise Brace·Aug 26, 2026
Business & Investment

The Hotelification of STR: The Collision of Vacation Rentals and Traditional Hospitality

How professionalization and design are erasing the line between vacation rentals and hotels

Gianpaolo Vairo·Aug 12, 2026
Technology

Is AI Becoming a Commodity in the STR Industry?

AI tools are now table stakes. The next frontier: proprietary data moats and unified operating systems.

Gianpaolo Vairo·Jul 11, 2026
Artificial Intelligence

Build vs. Buy: The AI Dilemma for STR Operators

Build custom AI or buy off-the-shelf solutions? A strategic analysis by portfolio size.

Gianpaolo Vairo·Jun 23, 2026
Regulation & Compliance

The STR Defense Playbook: How to Dismantle the Anti-Tourism Narrative

A strategic framework to protect short-term rentals from coordinated media campaigns and regulatory crackdowns — from industry-wide data funds to individual operator tactics.

Gianpaolo Vairo·Jun 17, 2026
Artificial Intelligence

From Task Execution to Systems Management: The New Hiring Paradigm in Vacation Rentals

Are you hiring employees or AI managers? AI is elevating talent in vacation rentals and making human skills the new operational luxury.

Gianpaolo Vairo·Jun 1, 2026
Operations & Guest Experience

The Evolving Dynamics of the Owner-Manager Relationship

73% of property managers now prioritize owner retention over growth. Trust, transparency, and alignment define success in STR.

Gianpaolo Vairo·Feb 17, 2026
Scaling Strategy

International Travelers 2026: STR Strategies for Long Stays and Workations

Long stays & workations 2026: +156% demand. How mid-size PMs can boost RevPAR 22-28% while cutting turnover costs.

Gianpaolo Vairo·Feb 17, 2026
Mid-Term Rentals

STR vs Medium-Term Rentals in Italy: Challenges and Opportunities in 2026

STR vs MTR in Italy 2026: ROI, regulation, and cost analysis to optimize your portfolio as a rental manager.

Gianpaolo Vairo·Feb 15, 2026
Business & Investment

From Noise to Navigation: The Case for a Structured STR Ecosystem

Stop searching, start finding. Why the STR industry needs a structured ecosystem for better growth.

Gianpaolo Vairo·Feb 5, 2026

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