European Review July 2025: Lesser-Known Destinations Drive STR Momentum
Published: August 19, 2025
Last updated: September 13, 2025
Linda Rollins
ARTICLE SUMMARY
July 2025 saw record demand and occupancy in Europe’s STR market, led by growth in emerging destinations. While listing expansion slowed in major markets, rising rates and steady forward bookings helped sustain overall momentum..

Linda Rollins
Senior Research Analyst
Linda Rollins is a Senior Research Analyst at AirDNA and a self-managing short-term rental host, which means she understands the market as both an analyst and an operator. She writes research and blogs for AirDNA and for Adapt, its revenue management tool, making her work a go-to resource for investors trying to find and size up the right opportunities, and for operators looking to understand changing market dynamics and find concrete ways to improve occupancy, rates, and guest experience. Her data is regularly cited in major news outlets, and she has a knack for bringing both the numbers and the story behind them. In her free time, Linda enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and looking for good eats.