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Is the STR Market Cooling? February Data and the 2026 Travel Outlook
The short-term rental market never moves in a vacuum—and February’s data proves it. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, AirDNA Chief Economist Jamie Lane and co-host Scott Sage unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface of the latest performance numbers. From a sluggish winter season to the early signals of a strong spring break, they explore how supply growth, economic trends, and even global events are shaping the STR outlook for 2026.
The big story? Demand is still growing—but just barely. With supply expanding faster than bookings and occupancy declining for the ninth straight…
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