The 2026 Breaking Point: How Regulation, Taxes, and the Hotel Pushback are Reshaping Southern Europe's STR Market

Southern Europe's STR market faces historic squeeze from regulation, taxes, and hotel lobbying

The 15.5% Reality: Navigating Airbnb's Mandatory Host-Only Fee

How the 15.5% host-only fee changes everything — and the math you need to survive it.

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.

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How AI is changing data-driven decision making for STR property managers

Speed, not data, is now the defining advantage in short-term rental performance — and AI is closing the gap between insight and action

Build vs. Buy: The AI Dilemma for STR Operators

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

$1 Billion into Hospitality Tech: What the Money Really Tells Us

Forty hospitality tech companies raised $1 billion in 12 months. SCALE breaks down the key takeaways from Abode Worldwide's 2026 Investment Index.

Dubai Just Did Something Rare: The Hospitality Blueprint Every Market Needs

Discover how Dubai is revolutionizing hospitality by seamlessly integrating vacation rentals into a unified digital regulatory ecosystem.

From Lifeline to Liquidation: The Marriott-Sonder Partnership Collapse Leads to Immediate Bankruptcy and Guest Chaos

Marriott terminated its licensing agreement with Sonder for financial breach, triggering Sonder's immediate bankruptcy.

¿Pasarse a un modelo híbrido? Esto es lo que hay que tener en cuenta

Modelos híbridos para operadores de alquiler vacacional: gestionar la regulación, la ocupación y diversificar los ingresos.