Happy New Year! This is our first Industry News of 2026. We publish new posts every Friday to keep you informed on the most important developments in the vacation rental industry. We look forward to keeping you informed throughout this next year! This week’s roundup covers international short-term rental markets showing strong returns, Hawaii’s new “Green Fee,” the state of U.S. travel in 2025, Fort Myers Beach utilizing new software to enforce vacation rental rules, and Birmingham moving toward short-term rental regulations. Let’s dive in.

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A new year is here, making January the perfect time to revisit your vacation rental operations and take a fresh look at your OwnerRez setup. 🎆 This month’s webinar schedule includes live Demos, Q&A sessions, and Focus Sessions covering topics such as tags and tag automations, and the new Rezzy AI support features.

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After settling in Florida, Cecilia Ghilardotti turned her love for the coast and her diverse professional background into Maven Vacation Rentals. Starting with a single duplex and growing through word of mouth, she has built a small, curated portfolio focused on care and consistency.

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In Episode Four, Paul and Chris dive into the topic of AI, automation, and why doing meaningful work with AI requires discipline and genuine effort. They discuss how AI is often a marketing buzzword, but when applied effectively, can become a true force multiplier. 

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This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s New Year’s Eve anti-party measures, Expedia’s move to deepen its experiences business, rising World Cup-driven demand in Los Angeles, and a key legal ruling in Nevada that could reshape local short-term rental enforcement. Let’s dive in.

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