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📱Weekend Digest: The Rental Resource Rundown

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Welcome back to The STR Report’s Weekend Digest — today we’re sharing another insightful podcast in our Rental Resource Rundown:

On this episode of Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, Wil Slickers, Brandreth Canaley, Michael Goldin, and Jamie Lane unpack the idea that the thrill is gone for Airbnb and short-term rentals — exploring innovation fatigue, product stagnation, and what the future holds for the sector.

They then examine Hilton’s latest strategic move with the launch of Apartment Collection by Hilton, a new furnished apartment-style brand that challenges the traditional short-term rental category.

The team also discusses Kasa’s acquisition of Mint House, what that signals about consolidation and scale in urban rental-style lodging, and Airbnb’s efforts to build a hotel-focused team — a sign the company may be aiming to compete more directly with traditional online travel agencies and lodging channels.

This episode is brought to you by Guesty.

🎙️YouTube link: Hotels vs Airbnb 2.0: Innovation Fatigue & the Fight Back

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