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2026 Midyear STR Outlook: What's Driving Demand, Pricing & Growth for the Rest of the Year
What happens when the biggest trends shaping short-term rentals don't come from within the industry at all? In this special midyear outlook, Jamie Lane and Bram Gallagher unpack the economic forces influencing STR performance—from inflation and interest rates to international travel and changing consumer behavior—and explain what hosts and property managers should be watching for during the second half of 2026.
While the year hasn't unfolded exactly as forecasted, the fundamentals remain encouraging. The conversation explores why occupancy has been slower than expected, why ADRs have held up…
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