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How to Price Your STR for the World Cup and Major Events in 2026. What the Top Dynamic Pricing Tools Are Recommending
Short-Term Rentals

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…

April 22, 2026 11 min read
Short Stay Summit London 2026 What Short-Term Rental Hosts Need to Hear From the Platforms
Tech

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…

April 15, 2026 11 min read
The Best Exterior Security Cameras for Short-Term Rental Hosts in 2026
Short-Term Rentals

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,…

April 14, 2026 12 min read
The STR Host Compliance Tech Checklist for 2026. Tools You Need After the FTC Junk Fee Rule
Tech

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…

April 10, 2026 13 min read
FTC Junk Fee Rule Is Now Law. What Short-Term Rental Hosts Must Do About Upfront Pricing Disclosure
Tech

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…

April 9, 2026 12 min read
Airbnb Can Freeze Your Payouts Without Explanation. Here Is What the 2026 Policy Change Means for Hosts
Tech

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.…

April 7, 2026 11 min read
Airbnb’s New Host-Only Fee Model for Professional Property Managers. What the 15.5% Shift Means in 2026
Property Management

Airbnb’s New Host-Only Fee Model for Professional Property Managers. What the 15.5% Shift Means in 2026

Airbnb now charges professional property managers a flat 15.5% host-only fee, replacing the old 3% host plus 14-16% guest split.…

April 6, 2026 12 min read
The STR Smart Home Stack in 2026: Locks, Noise Monitors, Cameras, and What Actually Protects Your Property (and Your Guests)
Tech

The STR Smart Home Stack in 2026: Locks, Noise Monitors, Cameras, and What Actually Protects Your Property (and Your Guests)

The smart home tech stack for STR operators has clear winners in 2026. Yale and Schlage lead locks, Minut dominates…

April 5, 2026 14 min read
How the Airbnb Algorithm Works in 2026. What Hosts Need to Know to Rank Higher and Win More Bookings
Tech

How the Airbnb Algorithm Works in 2026. What Hosts Need to Know to Rank Higher and Win More Bookings

Airbnb just disclosed how its recommendation system works for the first time in legal documentation. Here is every documented ranking…

April 5, 2026 16 min read
How to Build a Multi-Property STR Tech Stack in 2026: The Tools That Work Together So You Do Not Have to
Tech

How to Build a Multi-Property STR Tech Stack in 2026: The Tools That Work Together So You Do Not Have to

Your PMS is the brain. Your channel manager, pricing tool, housekeeping software, guest screening, and smart locks are the limbs.…

April 4, 2026 13 min read
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