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Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Claims Marketshare Gains Against Hotels, Vrbo

Speaking of partnerships, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said: "We don't need to build the future by ourselves." More partnerships would be a big change for Airbnb, if and when they happen.

Dennis Schaal | 1 week ago

Online Travel

NYC Enforcement Boss on Short-Term Rental Law: 'It's Working' - Exclusive

The short-term rental market in New York City in 2025 is largely unrecognizable when measured against the short-term rental scene in 2023. Whether that's a good or a bad thing depends on your perspective.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

A beautiful home with an Atlantic Ocean view in Barbados

Short-Term Rentals

Hedge Fund’s Bid For Vacasa Is Higher Than Casago’s

Should Vacasa opt for a superior bid from a hedge fund at the risk of seeing the company getting dismantled? Or should Vacasa stick with a strategic buyer? Meanwhile, other bids could potentially come in.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

A holiday home in Santa Engracia, Lisbon, Portugal.

Short-Term Rentals

CEO of UK Property Manager Awaze to Leave the Company

Kjellberg's departure from Awaze occurs as vacation rental consolidation is on the agenda in Europe.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

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Short-Term Rentals

Book-Direct Platform Savvy Shows It Can Save Hundreds of Dollars on a Weekly Airbnb Rental

Airbnb can cost more than a direct booking with a property manager. Airbnb's customer support people may intervene if a guest is having a problem with a host. But on a pure cost basis, it pays to book direct.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Hotels

Are Hotels and Short-Term Rentals Understating Emissions?

HCMI has been a great starting point for standardizing how hotels measure emissions per night, but it may not capture the full picture. Expanding the way emissions are counted could give the industry better data.

Darin Graham | 3 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Where to Invest in Short-Term Rentals in 2025: AirDNA’s Top U.S. Markets

Despite high mortgage rates and rising home prices, AirDNA’s 2025 outlook reveals promising opportunities for short-term rental investors, especially in smaller cities where demand and revenue growth are on the rise.

Christine Mao | 3 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Cracks Down on Price Gouging During L.A. Fires

Good move, Airbnb.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Short-Term Rentals

Spain Looks to Raise Taxes on Holiday Rentals

Raising taxes on short-term rentals in Spain may not slow down the enormous demand for those properties. But it is a sign that the government is listening to those angry about the sector's perceived role in making housing unaffordable.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Short-Term Rentals

Sonder Replaced CEO Francis Davidson as Board Chairperson

Having an independent board chairperson is always a good move. Given Sonder's current status, one wonders what took the board so long to make a change.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago