Edition No. 72
September 18, 2026
Everything the short-term-rental business needs to know today.
Crackdown
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Crackdown
Historic Districts Are Banning Exterior Lockboxes to Deter short-term rentals
Preservation boards are using aesthetic guidelines to block automated check-ins, forcing physical key handoffs and pricing out remote investors.
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Crackdown
Skokie Rolls Back Rental Rules as Suburban Crackdowns Hit a Wall of Reality
When high taxes met high enforcement costs, this Chicago suburb realized that punishing local home-sharers was a losing game. Other towns are watching
Also filed
- The Money
New short term rental rules emerge in England and Shinjuku
New regulatory updates for short-term rentals have been introduced across multiple jurisdictions, according to RSU by PriceLabs. The policy changes affect operators in Montgomery County, England, and the Shinjuku ward of Tokyo.
- Markets
Minor Hotels signs first property in Hanoi for 2028 opening
Minor Hotels has signed an agreement to open its first property in Vietnam's capital, according to Skift. The 310-room Avani+ property is scheduled to open in 2028, signaling a strategic shift for the company beyond its existing resort-focused portfolio in the country.
- Markets
Banyan Group buys Newmark to add 26 African properties
Singapore's Banyan Group has acquired a majority stake in Cape Town-based safari and lodge operator Newmark, according to Skift. The asset-light transaction adds 26 properties in Africa to Banyan's portfolio, expanding its presence in nature and safari hospitality while generating new fee income.
Italian Airbnb host cancels guest experience over Israeli flag
An Italian Airbnb host canceled a class booked by an Israeli-American guest, citing the presence of an Israeli flag, according to JFeed. The cancellation has sparked online attention regarding platform discrimination policies.
- Platforms
Vrbo Escapia launches major platform updates for hosts
Vrbo Escapia has rolled out its 2026 launch featuring 12 key platform updates designed for property hosts, according to RSU by PriceLabs. The software updates aim to streamline operations and management for vacation rental professionals.
- The Money
Citizens raises Airbnb stock price target on AI and hotel growth
Financial firm Citizens has raised its stock price target for Airbnb, according to Investing.com Canada. The upward adjustment is driven by the short-term rental platform's expansion into artificial intelligence initiatives and hotel inventory.
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