EDITOR'S COMMENT
• Where to start this week? I always enjoy gazing into my crystal ball to provide my predictions for the short-term rental industry in the year ahead and 2025 is promising to be a similarly intriguing period.
Check out our five STRz predictions in our extended article here and see what we have to say about:
• 'Systemisation' across the STR industry
• The future of AI in search
• How 'overtourism' coverage will impact STR regulations
• How the loyalty conversation will shift in 2025
• What can we expect in terms of traveller booking behaviour
For even more analysis, watch our 2025 trends webinar from last week, featuring insights from Resooma, Journey, GSIQ Tourism Insights, HomeToGo and bnbfinder.
Our final webinar of 2024 takes place tomorrow as James Cassidy [Expedia Group], Jamie Lane [AirDNA] and Jennifer Day [Awaze] join us to discuss 'Unpacking the 2025 trends in travel'. Book your no-cost place now at this link.
• In more exciting news, the Shortyz Awards are back for 2025 for a sixth edition! The entry period is now open for global STR professionals to nominate in any of the 20 categories on offer, including two new awards - Best interior design and our first Guest experience award. Enter now at this link and check out this page with all of the category information, eligibility and criteria.
• As this is our final STRz newsletter of 2024, I'd like to wish all our readers a peaceful and relaxing festive season. Thank you to everyone who has engaged with us throughout the year and we look forward to working with you again in 2025. Our next e-newsletter will be sent out on Monday 6 January.
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