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Spain removes 86,275 unregistered short-term rental listings as national register is enforced
Andalusia, Valencia and the Canary Islands account for over half of the listings removed in Spain.
Spain's Tourist Rental Stock Falls 10.7% as Supreme Court Voids National Registry
Spain counted 341,001 tourist homes in May 2026, the second largest annual fall on record.
Vrbo Imposes Flat 12% Host Commission as Vacation Rental Managers Revolt
Vrbo moves hosts to a flat 12% fee on October 29, sparking a backlash from vacation rental managers.
Saudi Vacation Rental Licenses Jump 333% as Market Hits $1.82 Billion
Licenses for private hospitality facilities rose 333% in 2024 as Riyadh supply grew 69% in a year.
Airbnb House Rules Change: What Property Managers Must Do
From 20 November Airbnb limits guest chores, bans fines and restricts contracts. What PMs must change.
Property Manager Data Security: How Safe Is Guest Data in Short-Term Rentals?
Phishing, vendor breaches and new ID rules put STR guest data at risk. Here is how to protect it.
Poland Passes Short-Term Rental Reform With Municipal Ban Zones
National register, PLN 50,000 fines and mayor-led ban zones from 2028 as the bill heads to Senate
Canada's Farm Stays Are Quietly Becoming a Multi Million Dollar Side Business for Airbnb Hosts
Canadian farm stay hosts earned nearly C$15M in 2025, with earnings up almost 400% since 2018.
EU Short-Term Rental Nights Rise 5.3% in Q2, but Spain and Portugal Lag Far Behind
Guest nights hit 258.8 million, yet Spain and Portugal grow at a fraction of Italy, Greece and Poland
Small Property Managers Lead AI Adoption in Vacation Rentals
89% of U.S. managers use AI, and the smallest teams use it most broadly
Vrbo to Double Host Commissions and Slash Guest Fees to Compete With Airbnb
Most Vrbo hosts and managers move to 12% on October 29, PMS-connected accounts included, and the new Host Terms require your Vrbo rates to match or beat what you offer elsewhere.
Czechia Moves Toward Croatia-Style Airbnb Registration as Tax Losses Mount
A national registration ID system modeled on Croatia, as unreported short-term rental income drains public revenue.
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