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.

Short-Term Rentals

These U.S. States Are Cashing in on Airbnb Tourist Taxes

Airbnb is mandated to collect and remit and tourist taxes in most countries.

These U.S. States Are Cashing in on Airbnb Tourist Taxes

Short-Term Rentals

The Risks of Short-Term Rental Arbitrage

Industry veteran Carl Shepherd voices skepticism about short-term rental arbitrage.

The Risks of Short-Term Rental Arbitrage
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Hotels

Sonder Delays 2023 Earnings Report, Needs to Restate Financials for Past 2 Years

The expectation is for an increase in Sonder's overall net loss for 2022 and 2023.

Sonder Delays 2023 Earnings Report, Needs to Restate Financials for Past 2 Years

Short-Term Rentals

Solar Eclipse and Short-Term Rentals: Texas Revenues Soar 300%

Big events should bring some relief to the U.S. short-term rental market following a year dominated by global travel trends.

Solar Eclipse and Short-Term Rentals: Texas Revenues Soar 300%

Short-Term Rentals

Indonesia Asks Booking, Expedia and Others to Register to Avoid Ban

According to a regulation passed in November 2020, digital platforms must obtain licenses to operate in Indonesia.

Indonesia Asks Booking, Expedia and Others to Register to Avoid Ban

Short-Term Rentals

Vacasa’s First Employee Steps Down From the Board: How She Sees the Company Now

Is Vacasa losing its hospitality edge — one executive at a time?

Vacasa’s First Employee Steps Down From the Board: How She Sees the Company Now

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Is Turning Off Hosts’ Cameras

Today's podcast looks at cameras in Airbnbs, Messi tourism in Saudi Arabia, and the decline of U.S. hospitality.

Airbnb Is Turning Off Hosts’ Cameras

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Privacy Update: A Ban On Indoor Security Cameras

The update is based on guest feedback.

Airbnb Privacy Update: A Ban On Indoor Security Cameras

Announcements

Skift Short-Term Rental Summit is Back This June

The much-anticipated Skift Short-Term Rental Summit is back in New York City on June 5. Last year, this event sold out weeks in advance.

Skift Short-Term Rental Summit is Back This June

Short-Term Rentals

Inspirato Bets on Cost Savings As Losses Mount

Plus some essential product improvements to Inspirato Pass.

Inspirato Bets on Cost Savings As Losses Mount