Insight
Washington County, Pennsylvania is implementing software to track STRs and collect the state's 6% hotel occupancy tax, estimating it could identify up to 300 unregistered properties and generate $300,000-$500,000 annually.
Lodgify Lowdown (April ’26): Stars, Scandals & a Storm of New Rules
Summary
April 2026 saw major shifts: Bad Bunny's tour boosted European STR demand up to 431% in Warsaw. Airbnb launched car transfers in 125+ cities. Booking.com faced a money laundering probe and data breach. New regulations in Texas, Pennsylvania, and the EU loom.
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