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Edition No. 8
July 16, 2026
Everything the American short-term-rental business needs to know today.
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Vrbo Bet the House on Families. The Math Shows Who Wins Big — And Who Gets Crushed.
Vrbo staked its claim on whole homes and group getaways. This wasn't an accident; it was a foundational choice that dictates success for hosts. We bre
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The Gold Rush for 'Guest Favorite': Airbnb's New Quality Clampdown Transforms the Market
Airbnb's 'Guest Favorite' badge is a platform-wide demand for perfection. STR NEWS reveals how this new ranking system forces hosts to invest more, pe
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The Brutal Truth Behind Airbnb's Earnings Calls: What Your Payouts Are Really Telling You
Forget the glossy investor decks. STR NEWS cuts through the corporate spin to reveal how platform earnings translate directly to your occupancy, ADR,
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The Silent Killer: Platform Dependence Threatens Every STR Host's Fortune
Your business lives and dies by a single algorithm you don't control. We're breaking down how platform policy shifts can zero out your revenue and why
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