Occupancy at U.S. short-term rentals is plunging heading into late summer, underscoring a tougher operating environment for Airbnb hosts and property managers facing cautious consumers. Nationwide occupancy for August is tracking 10% below 2024 levels, according to the latest Short-Term Rental Index from PriceLabs. September 2025 is pacing even weaker, down 12% year-over-year, following a 12% drop in July....