Edition No. 73
September 19, 2026
Everything the short-term-rental business needs to know today.
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- Host Life
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs adopts Mews after two decades
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs has replaced its 20-year-old legacy property management system with Mews PMS and RMS. According to Mews, the property achieved a 50% online check-in adoption rate shortly after the transition, which was supported by on-site staff onboarding to streamline the guest arrival process.
- World
Holiday let owners rank guest damage as top business stress
A report by Insurance Business reveals that holiday let owners identify guest damage as their primary source of stress. The finding highlights the ongoing operational challenges and financial anxieties faced by short-term rental hosts regarding property maintenance and guest conduct.
Parmigiano Reggiano partners with Airbnb for New York events
Parmigiano Reggiano has teamed up with Airbnb to host grazing board experiences across New York City, according to a report by amNewYork. The partnership brings curated culinary experiences directly to guests, combining the famous Italian cheese brand with Airbnb's experiential hosting platform in the metropolitan area.
- Host Life
GuestReady takes over management of London hotel
Tech-enabled hospitality firm GuestReady has assumed management of the Crescent Hotel in Bloomsbury, London. According to ShortTermRentalz, the company took over operations of the 28-room property following its recent refurbishment and reopening, marking an expansion of GuestReady's portfolio of managed properties in the United Kingdom.
- Platforms
StayTerra partners with Gather Vacations to expand portfolio
Vacation rental platform StayTerra has entered into a partnership with Gather Vacations, according to a report by ShortTermRentalz. The deal expands StayTerra's inventory to more than 2,000 homes. The partnership adds several new destinations to the platform's portfolio, including properties across Hawaii, California, and Washington.
- Markets
Aleph Hospitality expands to South Africa with Cape Town office
Aleph Hospitality has opened a new regional office in Cape Town to oversee its five South African properties and spearhead new hotel development. The company cited a record 10.5 million international arrivals in South Africa in 2025 as the primary driver for the expansion, positioning the management firm to capture growing travel demand in the region.
- Markets
Laundris launches AI assistant to track hotel linen inventory
Laundris has launched a new AI assistant designed to help hotel operators manage their linen inventory. According to the company, the tool allows subscribers to query inventory data using plain language to generate instant custom reports and charts. The service is being made available to existing subscribers at no additional cost, aiming to help hotel operations save time and reduce expenses.
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