Srividya Kalyanaraman

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Short-Term Rentals

Sonder Rivals Take Over Some of Its Properties

Landlords approached Sonders' rivals to take over properties where Sonder was trying to renegotiate terms or exit from master leases.

Sonder Rivals Take Over Some of Its Properties

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

Hotels

Marriott Won’t Miss Out on India’s Wedding and Religious Tourism Market

The hotel chain's 150th property in India will be at Katra, close to Hindu pilgrimage site Vaishnodevi temple.

Marriott Won’t Miss Out on India’s Wedding and Religious Tourism Market

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 Privacy Update: A Ban On Indoor Security Cameras

The update is based on guest feedback.

Airbnb Privacy Update: A Ban On Indoor Security Cameras

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

Short-Term Rentals

EU Passes ‘Airbnb Law’ to Require Short-Term Rental Platforms to Share Data

The law enables authorities to conduct random checks to see if listings are legal.

EU Passes ‘Airbnb Law’ to Require Short-Term Rental Platforms to Share Data