Insight
The EU's new short-term rental data rules went live on May 20, requiring hosts to register properties and display unique identification numbers.
Lodgify Lowdown (May ’26): Every App Wants to Be a Booking Site
Summary
May's Lodgify Lowdown highlights major shifts: TikTok enters vacation rentals, Uber adds Vrbo, Airbnb launches 220+ updates including car rentals & AI tools. EU data rules are live, impacting European hosts.
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