Issue No. 17
October 21, 2026
The day's figures on short-term rentals: rates, occupancy, demand, fees, supply and returns.
Briefs from this issue
- Supply
Airbnb reports 10 percent growth in nights and seats booked
10% growth from a year earlier in nights and seats booked was reported by Airbnb management during its fiscal Q2 2026 call. The company says revenue grew 16.5% for the quarter, while hotel nights are growing about three times faster than its traditional homes business.
- Supply
Airbnb survey shows 38 percent host to manage living costs
38% of Australian hosts report hosting to help cover rising living costs, according to internal compact survey data released by Airbnb. The company also reported that 54% of surveyed Australian hosts put their hosting earnings toward everyday needs as part of its promotional partnership with Bunnings.
- Rules & Money
New Haven proposal targets rentals of 30 days or less
30 days or less short-term rental stays would be banned under a proposed ordinance presented by three alders in New Haven, organizers reported at a City Hall rally. Proponents say 15 towns and cities in Connecticut have enacted similar regulations to address local housing affordability.
- Rules & Money
Clark County proposes a 45 day review window for rental licenses
45-day period for application review is part of proposed ordinance changes introduced at a Clark County Commission meeting, officials reported. According to county documents, the proposal would simplify the process and remove obstacles to obtaining a license, following backlog presentations showing officials processed six applications per week.
- Supply
Local guests present higher risk of damage to rentals according to Truvi
72 per cent more likely than average to be involved in a damage incident is the risk level for guests booking a short-term rental within 20 miles of their home, according to research from Truvi. The company reported the finding regarding local guest stay behavior.
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