Spain Portugal Blackout short-term rentals became a global concern on April 28, 2025, when a massive infrastructure failure took down power, internet, and mobile networks across both countries..On April 28, 2025, Spain and Portugal went dark. A massive infrastructure failure took down power, public transport, internet, and mobile networks across both countries. Airports shut down. […]

AI for Vacation Rentals: How HomeToGo’s New Filter Changes the Game HomeToGo has rolled out a new AI-powered filter to improve how travelers search for vacation rentals. Their goal is simple: match users with more relevant listings faster. The feature uses natural language processing to understand what users type into the search box, then refines

Booking.com Q1 2025: What STR Hosts Need to Know Booking.com updates for Q1 2025 show solid growth, especially in alternative accommodations. If you’re an STR host, here’s what it means for your business.Booking.com posted solid Q1 2025 results, and the standout performer was its “Alternative Accommodations” segment. That’s short-term rentals—homes, apartments, and vacation properties—just like

Vrbo Takes a Swipe at Airbnb: What It Means for Short-Term Rental Hosts Vrbo vs Airbnb for hosts has become a hot topic in the short-term rental world.Vrbo’s latest ad campaign has stirred the pot by taking a direct shot at Airbnb. The message?👉 Vrbo offers entire homes only — no live-in hosts allowed. The

Short-Term Rental Supply Surges in Portugal Portugal’s short-term rental market is booming.Short-Term Rental Trends 2025 are already taking shape, and Portugal is leading the charge. According to data from Rentalscaleup, supply has mushroomed in areas like Madeira, where listings shot up 94% year-on-year. Lisbon and Porto also saw big gains, despite local government restrictions. This

Vrbo One Key devaluation is shaking up the short-term rental landscape.Effective May 22, 2025, Vrbo will stop offering OneKeyCash rewards to Blue-tier members. This entry-level tier of Expedia’s One Key loyalty program—shared across Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo—will now exclude Vrbo bookings from earning points at the Blue level. For short-term rental (STR) hosts and managers

Airbnb’s Total Price Display Rule: What STR Managers Need to Know Starting April 21, 2025, Airbnb now shows guests the full listing price upfront. This includes the nightly rate, cleaning fee, and service fee. No more hidden costs appearing only at checkout. The total price is now the default view for all users worldwide. This