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Articles tagged “hosts”

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NYC’s Host Registration Verification System Isn’t Ready on Airbnb Crackdown Day

New York City isn't a nimble tech company, for sure. It's untenable for the city to mandate a September 5 enforcement deadline to implement new host registration rules when the city hasn't met its side of the bargain.

Dennis Schaal | 8 months ago

NYC’s Host Registration Verification System Isn’t Ready on Airbnb Crackdown Day

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NYC Short-Term Rental Enforcer to Provide Early Reprieve From New Registration Rules

Platforms and hosts will get some breathing room from the city in the early days after the registration rules kick in. There are enough moving parts to keep most of the fines at bay in the short term.

Dennis Schaal | 8 months ago

NYC Short-Term Rental Enforcer to Provide Early Reprieve From New Registration Rules

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NYC Airbnb Hosts Explore Alternatives As New Bookings Are Blocked

New York City is a bit late to the game compared to other tourist cities that have implemented Airbnb restrictions, but there are certainly more to come.

Justin Dawes | 8 months ago

NYC Airbnb Hosts Explore Alternatives As New Bookings Are Blocked

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New York City Has Approved Only 257 Short-Term Rental Registrations Ahead of September 5 Deadline

New York City's short-term rental choices will be a shadow of their former selves starting September 5. That's good for neighbors tired or parties and nuisances, but bad for hosts and travelers looking for affordable visits.

Dennis Schaal | 8 months ago

New York City Has Approved Only 257 Short-Term Rental Registrations Ahead of September 5 Deadline

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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 | 8 months ago

Vrbo Reverses Long-Standing Guest Refund Policy in Maui

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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 | 9 months ago

Vacasa Ups Outlook to ‘Slight’ Profitability in 2023

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Vacation Rental Management Association Seeks New Allies and a Stronger Voice

The VRMA is known for its conferences and networking. Kimberly Miles is trying to broaden its partnerships and make it more relevant.

Dennis Schaal | 10 months ago

Vacation Rental Management Association Seeks New Allies and a Stronger Voice

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Airbnb Says These Rules Chill the Host Registration Process in New York City

It is a charade for New York City to require hosts to have no locks on any bedroom door in their unit so guests and hosts can live in a "common household." On the other hand, requiring platforms to submit transaction reports doesn't seem unreasonable.

Dennis Schaal | 11 months ago

Airbnb Says These Rules Chill the Host Registration Process in New York City

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Airbnb Sues New York City Ahead of July Deadline That Puts $85 Million in Annual Bookings at Risk

Airbnb has a point that the New York City clampdown is extremely rigid. But these sorts of regulations will likely be trending elsewhere, too.

Reuters | 11 months ago

Airbnb Sues New York City Ahead of July Deadline That Puts $85 Million in Annual Bookings at Risk

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Airbnb Needs Strong Listings Growth To Hit Forecasts – A Heavy Lift: Analyst

All of Airbnb's competitors are vying for new listings, as well, so the company has some high targets to reach. And 2026 sometimes feels like it's a decade away; plenty of unknowns will shape prospects.

Dennis Schaal | 11 months ago

Airbnb Needs Strong Listings Growth To Hit Forecasts – A Heavy Lift: Analyst