Airbnb Just Banned AI-Generated Evidence in Damage Claims. Here Is What Every Host Needs to Know.
Airbnb's April 20 Terms of Service update quietly banned AI-generated evidence in damage claims. Triggered by a Manhattan superhost fraud…
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Airbnb Reserve Now, Pay Later and the New Cancellation Policy. What Hosts Need to Know in 2026
Airbnb Reserve Now, Pay Later hit 70% adoption and went global in February 2026. Combined with the retired Strict cancellation…
Airbnb Is Paying New Hosts $750 to List in World Cup Cities. Here Is What the Bonus Actually Requires.
Airbnb will pay new hosts $750 for listing in a FIFA World Cup 2026 city. Here is who qualifies, what…
Short Stay Summit London 2026 Post-Event Scorecard. What the Platforms Actually Announced and What It Means for Hosts
The Short Stay Summit London 2026 brought 1,300 delegates, three major platforms, and dozens of tech vendors to Old Billingsgate.…
How to Price Your STR for the World Cup and Major Events in 2026. What the Top Dynamic Pricing Tools Are Recommending
PriceLabs, Wheelhouse, and Beyond Pricing are each recommending different strategies for World Cup 2026 event pricing. Here is what their…
Short Stay Summit London 2026 What Short-Term Rental Hosts Need to Hear From the Platforms
The Short Stay Summit 2026 brings Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com leadership to one stage in London on April 22. Here…
The Best Exterior Security Cameras for Short-Term Rental Hosts in 2026
A 2026 buyers guide to exterior security cameras for Airbnb and Vrbo hosts, covering five picks across doorbell, floodlight, PTZ,…
The STR Host Compliance Tech Checklist for 2026. Tools You Need After the FTC Junk Fee Rule
The FTC junk fee rule is law. Here is exactly what to configure in your PMS, channel manager, and pricing…
FTC Junk Fee Rule Is Now Law. What Short-Term Rental Hosts Must Do About Upfront Pricing Disclosure
The FTC Junk Fee Rule requires all STR platforms to display total prices upfront. Here is what changed for Airbnb…
Airbnb Can Freeze Your Payouts Without Explanation. Here Is What the 2026 Policy Change Means for Hosts
Airbnb's updated Payments Terms give the platform broad authority to delay, hold, or cancel host payouts for undefined risk factors.…
