Edition No. 62
September 8, 2026
Everything the short-term-rental business needs to know today.
Also filed
- Markets
US hotels post twentieth consecutive week of revenue gains
United States hotels recorded their 20th consecutive week of year-over-year revenue growth, according to data from CoStar analyzed by Hospitality Net. Revenue per available room rose 1.7% to $100.69 for the week ending August 29. San Francisco led the top 25 markets in performance, driven by demand from the Pokémon World Championships.
- Markets
Canadian business travelers adopt work personas, survey finds
More than half of Canadian business travelers say they adopt a different personality while traveling for work, according to a new report from Hotels.com. The survey of 1,000 business travelers also revealed that free breakfast remains the most valued hotel amenity. Additionally, respondents identified September as the busiest month of the year for professional travel.
- Markets
Starboard and LaSalle JV acquires seven UK Accor hotels
A joint venture between Starboard Hotels and LaSalle Investment Management has purchased seven Accor-branded hotels across the United Kingdom. The properties were acquired from Ares and EQ Group. The transaction expands Starboard's managed portfolio to 28 properties, bringing its total inventory to more than 3,000 rooms in key British markets.
- World
European Commission draft outlines framework for local rental caps
The European Commission is drafting a legislative proposal that would provide local authorities with a unified framework to restrict short-term rentals. According to a leaked draft of the EU Affordable Housing Act, the rules aim to address housing shortages in high-pressure urban areas. The framework will establish common guidelines for cities to implement caps and registration requirements.
- The Money
Tesla owners urged to use upcoming robotaxi network like Airbnb
Investment manager Ross Gerber is advising Tesla owners to participate in Elon Musk's planned robotaxi program, comparing the business model to renting out property on Airbnb. Gerber suggested that vehicle owners let the manufacturer assume the operational risks of the autonomous rideshare service. The recommendation comes as Tesla prepares to detail its upcoming self-driving transport network.
- Platforms
Airbnb spent heavily to lobby against San Diego transit tax
Airbnb spent more than $200,000 lobbying against a single proposed transit tax in San Diego, according to a Voice of San Diego analysis of city disclosure filings. The expenditure accounted for roughly a quarter of the platform's total lobbying spending in the city since 2019. The filings show the company focused its efforts on opposing the ballot measure.
- Markets
TravelAI acquires Sonder brand assets to target urban stays
TravelAI has acquired the Sonder brand name, trademarks, and domain portfolio, according to co-founder and CEO John Lyotier. In an interview with ShortTermRentalz, Lyotier outlined a strategy focused on urban accommodations and artificial intelligence integration. The company is targeting a $100 million goal as it plots the next phase of the well-known hospitality brand.
- Crackdown
Oak Park places six-month moratorium on new short-term rentals
The Oak Park City Council has approved a six-month moratorium on new short-term rental licenses. Local officials enacted the pause to give the city administration time to review and potentially update existing regulations governing temporary lodging. The temporary ban does not affect currently licensed operators but halts any new applications while staff evaluate the local market impact.
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