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Edition No. 68

September 14, 2026

Everything the short-term-rental business needs to know today.

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Platforms

  1. Platforms Expedia Unified Loyalty Program Devastates Vrbo Visibility By forcing independent vacation rentals into the same reward ecosystem as corporate hotel chains, Expedia Group has tilted the playing field against h By Jesse KohlSeptember 14, 2026Analysis

The Money

  1. The Money Costa Rica Short-Term Rentals Face Oversupply as Tourist Numbers Lag With active listings nearing 49,000 while international arrivals flatten, vacation rental hosts in Costa Rica are facing a brutal squeeze of high cost By Dana WhitfieldSeptember 14, 2026

World

  1. World The Shard’s Fifty-Million-Pound Empty Apartments and the Rise of the Shadow Hotel How ten unsold ultra-premium penthouses at the top of London’s tallest tower became a private, high-ticket short-term rental operation for global elit By Tomás FerreiraSeptember 14, 2026
The briefs

Also filed

  1. Crackdown

    Pacifica council accepts Coastal Commission's rental changes

    The Pacifica City Council voted to accept short-term rental policy modifications proposed by the California Coastal Commission. The decision updates the city's regulatory framework for coastal rentals, balancing local housing concerns with state-mandated coastal access. The approved changes will govern how short-term properties operate along the city's coastline.

  2. The Money

    Erie County offers outreach events for short-term rental owners

    Erie County is hosting a series of outreach events specifically for local short-term rental owners. According to county officials, the sessions aim to educate hosts on compliance, tax obligations, and local regulations. The initiative is designed to help operators understand their responsibilities and ensure they are registered correctly with the county.

  3. Exposed

    Airbnb faces €8.6m fine over unpaid tourist tax in France

    Airbnb is facing an €8.6 million fine in France over allegations of unpaid tourist taxes. According to French authorities, the platform failed to properly collect and remit the required local taxes from guest stays. The potential penalty marks another major regulatory challenge for the short-term rental giant in one of its largest European markets.

  4. World

    Glasgow aparthotel operates online without planning permission

    An aparthotel in the Govanhill area of Glasgow is active and accepting bookings online despite lacking proper planning permission, according to local reports. The property has drawn attention from local authorities as it continues to market its units to travelers. The situation highlights ongoing challenges with unauthorized short-term rental operations in the city.

  5. The Money

    Kingston's 3% occupancy tax moves forward

    The city of Kingston is moving forward with a proposed 3% occupancy tax on short-term rentals. According to local officials, the tax is designed to generate municipal revenue from the growing local tourism market. The proposal has advanced through key administrative stages as the city seeks to align its tax policies with other tourist destinations.

  6. Markets

    Airbnb identifies $1bn opportunity in sponsored listings

    Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has identified sponsored listings and other paid host services as potential sources of high-margin revenue. The company says these tools represent a $1 billion opportunity as it expands its business beyond traditional accommodation. Chesky highlighted these paid services as key drivers for future growth, allowing hosts to pay for greater visibility on the platform.

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