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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Luxury Hospitality Brand Inspirato Again Risks Losing Its Nasdaq Listing

Just more than a month after luxury hospitality brand Inspirato executed a reverse stock split to meet Nasdaq listing requirements, the company said Friday it received a Nasdaq notice on November 27 that its market cap fell below the $15 million stock exchange minimum for the 30 days that ended a week earlier. A property…

Dennis Schaal | 3 days ago

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Airbnb Lawsuit in New York Exposes Fake Listings Issue

Verifying listings has not been a top priority for Airbnb over the years. But trying to root out fake listings through verification measures is high on the agenda for 2024. The effort would leak into 2025 at a minimum.

Dennis Schaal | 3 days ago

Airbnb Lawsuit in New York Exposes Fake Listings Issue

Short-Term Rentals

Maui Mulls Short-Term Rental Tax Changes to Aid Displaced Wildfire Victims

The proposed legislation uses the carrot and stick approach to secure long-term housing from short-term rentals.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 days ago

Maui Mulls Short-Term Rental Tax Changes to Aid Displaced Wildfire Victims

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Twin Deals

Berlin-based hospitality brand Numa Group has acquired Dutch aparthotels operator YAYS Group from Proprium Capital Partners. The companies did not disclose details of the deal. 

5 days ago

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Airbnb, Expedia Cancel X

The UK short-term accommodation association's (UKSTAA) research estimates that there are nearly 2 million potential homes for construction, with up to 1.5 million of them “deliverable” within the next five years.

6 days ago

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France Proposes Value Added Taxes on Airbnb Rentals

The French Senate has greenlit measures to apply value-added tax (VAT) to Airbnb and similar platforms, aiming to address perceived competition imbalances with the hotel sector.  Under the existing system VAT is levied on furnished tourist accommodations based on specific services like breakfast, regular cleaning, and the provision of household linen. The proposed amendment contends…

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 6 days ago

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Numa Buys Dutch Rival YAYS Group

Berlin-based hospitality brand Numa Group has acquired Dutch aparthotels operator YAYS Group from Proprium Capital Partners. The companies did not disclose details of the deal.  But the deal was likely funded with Numa's latest fundraising round in September. Numa raised $59 million and said the funds will be used for expansion across Europe.  Together the…

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 6 days ago

Short-Term Rentals

The UK Has a Housing Problem. Restricting Rentals Won’t Fix it

Regulating short-term lets may bring rents down marginally, but doesn't change the need for more housing.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 7 days ago

The UK Has a Housing Problem. Restricting Rentals Won’t Fix it

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Canada’s New Tax Rule Curbs Airbnb Deductions to Address Housing Shortage

Is the measure enough to address the housing shortage? Airbnb argues that it only benefits the economy and empowers locals

Nivedita Balu, Reuters | 2 weeks ago

Canada’s New Tax Rule Curbs Airbnb Deductions to Address Housing Shortage

Short-Term Rentals

Choice Hotels on Extended Stay Versus Short-Term Rentals: Interview

Choice Hotels doesn't consider private equity entrants as competition, but as potential collaborators.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 weeks ago

Choice Hotels on Extended Stay Versus Short-Term Rentals: Interview