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• Casago Acquires Vacasa
  Casago buys Vacasa in a major M&A deal. What does it mean for the future of franchised property management?
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• Airbnb’s Intentions & OTA Warnings
  A sharp look at Airbnb’s next moves and a must-watch video from Truvi on the risks of platform dependency.
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• Legislation Watch: Ireland, UK & Florence
  Ireland expands STR transparency. The UK imposes EPC upgrades. Florence introduces strict rental rules for 2025.
  👉 See what’s changing
• Communication Breakdown
  Hosthub reveals top pain points in guest messaging—pricing and check-in top the list.
  👉 Explore the findings
• Franchise Focus: Casiola & DesignedVR
  Casiola takes over DesignedVR’s Florida portfolio as the founder focuses on AI tech.
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• AI & SEO in the STR World
  AI bots at Airbnb, HomeToGo’s conversational filters, and a Google-backed guide to optimising content for AI.
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• Airbnb Off-Platform Policy Changes
  New restrictions on external registrations and stricter fee transparency rules come into force this month.
  👉 Understand the policy
• Booking.com Under Fire in EU
  Hotels push back on Booking.com’s dominance—class actions brewing across Europe.
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• Loyalty Wars: VRBO Slashes One Key Rewards
  Expedia reshuffles its loyalty program—what it means for VRBO-focused hosts.
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• Going Green: Energy Savings Case Study
  Lovat Parks cuts energy use by 29% using smart tech from ResiCentral.
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• More M&A: Holidu Buys Finca Mallorca
  Holidu expands in Spain with a new acquisition, which is a sign of consolidation in the industry.
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• ROI on your property?Want to know what is considered good, how to achieve it, and what to watch out for? Then check out the AirDNA article.👉 Make more money!