Stay Gazette
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Edition No. 16
July 24, 2026
Everything the American short-term-rental business needs to know today.
Host Life
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Host Life
One-Star Extortion: Hosts Fight Back Against Review Blackmail
The threat of a bad review for a refund is a weapon in the guest's arsenal. Hosts are tired of it. Here's how to hold the line, understand platform po
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Host Life
AMENITIES ARMS RACE: THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT ACTUALLY PAYS OFF
Hot tubs, lightning-fast Wi-Fi, dedicated workspaces: every host chases the edge. We cut through the noise to expose which extras deliver real ADR lif
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Host Life
Your Listing Photos Are Killing Your Revenue. Here's How to Fix It.
In the brutal fight for bookings, amateur photos scream 'amateur host' to guests. Stop leaving money on the table. We break down the visual strategy t
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Host Life
The 30-Night Trap: How a Guest Becomes a Squatter, and How to Fight Back
Every host's worst nightmare: the short-term guest who refuses to leave. What happens when hospitality ends and tenancy begins, and how to protect you
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