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Industry developments that change how owners operate — with a short summary written by us and a link to the original source.
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Airbnb Q2 2026 Earnings: What Hosts Should Take Away
Airbnb reported faster growth, stronger U.S. performance, and quicker AI-assisted product development. We separate the reported results from the practical implications for short-term rental operators.
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Booking Holdings Q2 2026: Alternative-Accommodation Takeaways
Booking Holdings reported continued travel demand and growth in alternative-accommodation room nights. Here is what the company-wide results do—and do not—mean for independent hosts.
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Vrbo and Expedia Q2 2026: What the Results Mean for Hosts
Expedia Group posted stronger bookings and revenue, but did not disclose standalone Vrbo results. This analysis keeps that distinction clear and focuses on channel decisions hosts can actually test.
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Salt Lake City STR Rules Face an Airbnb Enforcement Dispute
Salt Lake City's new minimum-stay, occupancy-cap, and licensing rules prompted an enforcement dispute with Airbnb. We summarize the reported facts and the compliance lesson for hosts.
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Airbnb's 15.5% Host Fee: October 13, 2026 Changes Explained
Affected PMS-connected hosts are scheduled to move to Airbnb's single host-paid fee. The guide explains the timing, payout math, exceptions, and the PMS checks to make before changing prices.
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