Short-Term Rental and Vacation Rental News

Find news stories, highlighting the latest trends, developments, and opportunities in the vacation and short-term rental markets. Read stories about property management, regulation changes, and the impact of technology on the guest experience. News stories in the archive also analyze the role of major players in the industry, such as Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, and how their strategies and innovations are influencing the overall market.

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Vrbo Reverses Long-Standing Guest Refund Policy in Maui

Vrbo risks a host backlash but is doing the right thing for guests. As opposed to the articulated policies, how this all works out in practice is another matter.

Dennis Schaal | 4 days ago

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Wave of Lawsuits Emerge as Short-Term Rental Owners Battle Regulations

Regulators have been going after short-term rentals. Now homeowners are fighting back.

5 days ago

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HomeToGo Got Profitable and Repeat Customers Helped

German vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo recorded profits on an adjusted basis for the first time in a second quarter.

6 days ago

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Will Booking.com’s Hungarian Hosts Finally Get Paid?

Hungarian short-term rental hosts on Booking.com face significant payment delays, causing potential business closures. Despite Booking.com attributing delays to system updates, payments have not resumed as initially promised.

1 week ago

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How Sonder Straddles the Hotel and Short-Term Rental Divide

What is a Sonder-managed property these days? It's a very eclectic mix of apartments, hotels and resorts. It's tough to create an identity that way, but the company is betting that such diversity works.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

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Airbnb Comes Up Short In New York Ruling

A New York state court judge dismissed an Airbnb lawsuit against New York City, ruling the city had a right to require host registration and licenses, and that it was reasonable to require that Airbnb — and other platforms — verify that listings have licenses, or face penalties.

2 weeks ago

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Inspirato’s Profit Strategy: Prune Supply, Slash Prices, Strike Partnerships

Luxury travel is sensitive to travel demand changes and more susceptible lately to pricing pressures. Inspirato's story is a lesson in managing the pace of growth.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 weeks ago

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Airbnb Lawsuit to Block NYC Short-Term Rental Law Dismissed

The judge's ruling in favor of New York City is also a big relief for other U.S. municipalities that have also taken steps to closely regulate the short-term rental industry.

Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 2 weeks ago

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Capital One Gives Inspirato a Reprieve

Luxury vacation homes and villas subscription service Inspirato and Capital One are working on a commercial deal and strategic partnership.

2 weeks ago

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Vacasa Ups Outlook to ‘Slight’ Profitability in 2023

Vacasa officials said they are focusing on execution and there are modest signs of progress. Still, no one said this would be easy.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago