Edition No. 63
September 9, 2026
Everything the short-term-rental business needs to know today.
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- Platforms
Hillsborough targets short-term vacation rentals in new crackdown
Local authorities in Hillsborough are tightening regulations on the short-term rental market. According to reports, the municipality has initiated a crackdown on short-term vacation rentals to address community concerns. The regulatory moves represent the latest effort by local governments to manage the growth of home-sharing platforms and enforce compliance among property owners.
- Design
A 1970s inspired mansion hits the British Columbia market for $1.8M
A unique, retro-themed property has hit the real estate market in British Columbia for $1.8 million. The residence is described as a one-of-a-kind, 1970s-inspired mansion. The listing presents a distinct architectural and interior design style from the era, offering a potential standout addition to the regional luxury or unique-stay lodging market.
- World
Adventure travel searches surge as Pinterest names darecations trend
Pinterest's 2026 trend report has identified "Darecations" as a rapidly growing travel segment among consumers. According to the platform's data, searches for adventure tourism have surged by 75% over a two-year period. Additionally, purchases of sports travel insurance have increased by 182% during the same timeframe, indicating that travelers are increasingly moving away from traditional relaxing holidays in favor of active, high-adrenaline trips.
- Exposed
Hermosa Beach homeowner reports guest refused to leave after stay
A homeowner in Hermosa Beach, California, has reported a suspected squatter situation involving an Airbnb guest. According to the property owner, Jerry Greenfield, the guest refused to vacate the premises after their scheduled reservation period had officially ended. The incident highlights ongoing challenges and legal complexities that short-term rental hosts face when guests overstay their bookings and refuse to leave the property.
- Markets
Dutch hotel demand projected to drop following steep VAT increase
The Dutch hotel industry is facing a projected 2.5% drop in demand alongside rising consumer prices, according to the HOSTA 2026 report by Horwath HTL. The forecast follows a significant tax policy shift in the Netherlands, where the value-added tax on accommodation is set to jump from 9% to 21%. Industry analysts warn that the steep tax hike will force operators to raise prices, directly impacting consumer demand.
- Markets
Guesty integrates with AirDNA pricing and revenue platform
Property management platform Guesty has announced a new integration with short-term rental data analytics company AirDNA. According to the companies, the partnership directly connects Guesty's platform to AirDNA Adapt, which is AirDNA's specialized pricing and revenue management tool. The integration is designed to help property managers streamline their pricing strategies and optimize their revenue management directly within their existing workflows.
- The Money
Airbnb targets hotels and advertising to expand beyond home rentals
Airbnb is planning to expand its business footprint beyond traditional home rentals by targeting hotels, artificial intelligence, and advertising. According to reports, the short-term rental giant is aiming to generate $1 billion in advertising revenue as part of this expansion strategy. The move signals a broader push by the company to diversify its revenue streams and leverage its massive user base to compete more directly with traditional online travel agencies and digital platforms.
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