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62%premium of weekend occupancy over weekday occupancy
Occupancy
Weekend occupancy ran 62% higher than weekday levels in Cincinnati rentals
Data from BNBCalc shows short-term rental demand concentrates on Saturdays while Mondays lag, complicating calendar management as listing supply expan
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36.6%Ratio of closures to cumulative private lodging notifications
Demand
Japan private lodging closures reach 36.6% as local regulations tighten
The Japan Tourism Agency reported 24,895 business closures out of 67,932 cumulative notifications under the Private Lodging Business Act as of Septemb
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3%proposed city occupancy tax rate
Rules & Money
Kingston Common Council to vote on proposed 3% occupancy tax
The proposed tax on hotels and short-term rentals could bring in $100,000 to $400,000 in municipal revenue in 2027.
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30%average occupancy rate across the Naples market
Occupancy
Why seasonal occupancy swings shape short-term rental returns in Naples
An analysis of how a 30% average occupancy rate and shifting booking windows impact seasonal performance in the Naples short-term rental market.
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$4.4 MillionAugust 2026 Transient Occupancy Tax collections
Rules & Money
Santa Barbara collects $4.4 Million in lodging taxes for August 2026
Year-to-date collections reach $9.3 Million, running 8.3% above the city's adopted budget projections.
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15.10 eurosasking rent per square meter this year
Rules & Money
Spain rents reach 15.10 euros per square meter as housing decrees fail in parliament
Spanish rental rates reached 15.10 euros per square meter this year according to Idealista as parliament rejected limits on short-term rentals.
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$200annual registration fee per rental unit
Rules & Money
Hillsborough County approves short-term rental rules including $200 annual fee
Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved mandatory registration and a $200 annual fee per unit for unincorporated short-term rentals.
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