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How hoteliers should rethink the threat posed by short term rentals

The perception of the upstart AirBnb host nabbing lucrative would-be hotel guests, and destabilizing the fragile travel ecosystem has been with us since the platform burst onto the scene in 2008.

Daniel Foreman
Daniel Foreman
Commercial Strategist at Lighthouse
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by Daniel Foreman
22 January 2026LighthouseShort Term Rental (STR)
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Lake.com Hits 40,000 Properties, Making Waterfront Getaways Easier to Find Worldwide

Lake.com, the travel marketplace dedicated to vacations by the water, today announced it has reached 40,000 active rental properties across 36 countries, marking a major milestone as travelers increasingly seek stays near lakes, beaches, rivers, and...

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Lake.com Hits 40,000 Properties, Making Waterfront Getaways Easier to Find Worldwide12 January 2026Lake.comShort Term Rental (STR)
Lake.com Hits 40,000 Properties, Making Waterfront Getaways Easier to Find Worldwide
What Guests Prefer Today: Travel-Size Toiletries or Refillable Systems? A Look at Hospitality in the USA
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What Guests Prefer Today: Travel-Size Toiletries or Refillable Systems? A Look at Hospitality in the USA

Across the USA, hotels are rethinking the traditional travel-size toiletries placed in every room. These small bottles have been a familiar part of the guest experience for decades, yet most guests only use a portion of what’s inside. Once opened, t...

Camilo Sosa
Camilo Sosa
E-commerce Manager
Hotel Items (A & S Suppliers, Inc.)
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by Camilo Sosa
27 November 2025Hotel Items (A & S Suppliers, Inc.)Short Term Rental (STR)
What Guests Prefer Today: Travel-Size Toiletries or Refillable Systems? A Look at Hospitality in the USA
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Lake.com Partners with Uplisting to Transform Vacation Rental Management

Lake.com, the premier marketplace for lakefront vacation rentals, is excited to announce a strategic integration with Uplisting, a leading property management platform now powered by AirDNA. This partnership delivers a powerful all-in-one solution f...

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Lake.com Partners with Uplisting to Transform Vacation Rental Management28 August 2025Lake.comShort Term Rental (STR)
Lake.com Partners with Uplisting to Transform Vacation Rental Management
Beyond the game: Aussie sport tourism driving wins on and off the field
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Beyond the game: Aussie sport tourism driving wins on and off the field

Australians love to travel for sport and it’s a great opportunity for Airbnb hosts to earn additional income during major sporting events. For example, a typical host earned $1,390 over the weekend of the cricket test in Sydney in January earlier th...

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Beyond the game: Aussie sport tourism driving wins on and off the field25 July 2025AirbnbShort Term Rental (STR)
Beyond the game: Aussie sport tourism driving wins on and off the field
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Lake.com Partners with Hostify to Bring Waterfront Rentals to More Vacationers

Lake.com, the vacation rental platform for accommodations on or near the water, has just announced their integration with Hostify, a leading property management system (PMS) known for its advanced yet easy-to-use platform tailored for vacation renta...

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Lake.com Partners with Hostify to Bring Waterfront Rentals to More Vacationers23 July 2025Lake.comShort Term Rental (STR)
Lake.com Partners with Hostify to Bring Waterfront Rentals to More Vacationers
Airbnb Host Experience: What Happens When Work Enters Your Home
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Airbnb Host Experience: What Happens When Work Enters Your Home

What happens when your home becomes your workplace? This question often arises when analyzing how accommodation-sharing platforms like Airbnb continue to blur the lines between personal space and professional service. In the hospitality-driven gig e...

Dr. Sowon Kim
Dr. Sowon Kim
Associate Professor at EHL Hospitality Business School
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by Dr. Sowon Kim
18 July 2025EHLShort Term Rental (STR)
Airbnb Host Experience: What Happens When Work Enters Your Home
onefinestay and Herrmann Immeubles Group collaborate to launch brand new luxury short and mid-term rental collection in heart of Paris
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onefinestay and Herrmann Immeubles Group collaborate to launch brand new luxury short and mid-term rental collection in heart of Paris

onefinestay, the leading luxury private rental brand, and Herrmann Immeubles Group, a family-owned real estate investment company, today launched the Élysée Collection. It is a beautifully renovated building of luxury apartments available for short ...

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onefinestay and Herrmann Immeubles Group collaborate to launch brand new luxury short and mid-term rental collection in heart of Paris17 July 2025AccorShort Term Rental (STR)
onefinestay and Herrmann Immeubles Group collaborate to launch brand new luxury short and mid-term rental collection in heart of Paris
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Big Bear Lake Named America’s Sunniest Lakeside Destination

Vacation rental marketplace Lake.com has unveiled a new national study revealing Big Bear Lake in California as the sunniest lakeside destination in the U.S., based on the latest solar radiation data. The insights offer property managers and vacatio...

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Big Bear Lake Named America’s Sunniest Lakeside Destination15 July 2025Lake.comShort Term Rental (STR)
Big Bear Lake Named America’s Sunniest Lakeside Destination