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Podcast: STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA
Episode: The STR Industry Is Normalizing: What That Means for Growth, Profitability, and Tech in 2026
Description: Is the short-term rental industry struggling — or simply growing up? In this episode of The STR Data Lab, AirDNA Chief Economist Jamie Lane sits down with Simon Lehmann to unpack what “normalization” really means for STR operators, investors, and property managers heading into 2026. After years of explosive growth, the industry is entering a new phase — one defined less by expansion and more by execution.Simon shares why demand hasn’t collapsed the way headlines suggest, why strong operators are still thriving, and why the biggest shift happening right now is in expectations. Growth rates, margins, and valuations are resett...