The record
March 2026
7 stories · Rates, Occupancy, Demand, Supply, Returns, Rules & Money
Each month holds the figures its sources published that month, written up under the same figure rule and standards check as the daily news; every story shows the date the desk filed it.
The month in figures
8.5kUAE holiday rental cancellations on February 2857%average occupancy rate in Europe€255.5Mstatutory IFRS revenue in 202564,055,311 eurosfine ordered paid immediately by court0.9%U.S. short-term rental demand growth in February361%increase in revenue per property51%Easter demand growth in Krakow and Athens
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8.5kUAE holiday rental cancellations on February 28
Demand
UAE holiday rental cancellations more than doubled to 8,500 on February 28, 2026
AirDNA data showed cancellations more than doubled on February 28, 2026, as conflict in the region triggered immediate disruptions for March stays.
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57%average occupancy rate in Europe
Supply
European short-term rental occupancy fell to 57% in February 2026
AirDNA reported that available listings rose 3.3% to 3.3 million while demand nights fell 4.5%, driving occupancy down across the continent.
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€255.5Mstatutory IFRS revenue in 2025
Returns
HomeToGo statutory revenue rose 20.3% to €255.5M in 2025
Audited results showed pro-forma adjusted EBITDA reached €42.0M as the group consolidated Interhome and wrote down €60.2M in non-cash items.
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64,055,311 eurosfine ordered paid immediately by court
Rules & Money
Spanish court ordered Airbnb to pay €64 million fine immediately in March 2026
The High Court of Justice of Madrid rejected Airbnb’s request to pause a 64,055,311 euro penalty while its appeal moves through the legal system.
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0.9%U.S. short-term rental demand growth in February
Occupancy
U.S. short-term rental demand growth slowed to 0.9% in February 2026
AirDNA reported that while demand growth slowed, booking activity remained steady with total nights booked rising 7.2% year-over-year.
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361%increase in revenue per property
Rates
New York short-term rental revenue rose 361% during Harry Styles shows in March 2026
KeyData reported that major music tours drove massive revenue and rate gains across stadium, arena, and festival markets, reshaping traditional bookin
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51%Easter demand growth in Krakow and Athens
Demand
Krakow and Athens led Easter 2026 short-term rental demand growth at 51%, PriceLabs said
The pricing firm reported that affordable secondary destinations outperformed major capitals, with Budapest recording a 50% surge in nights booked.
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