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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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Is Airbnb illegal in New York? Definitely not, but many of its hosts break the law

Hosts like Warren are the greatest evangelists of the sharing economy. But when they have to suffer financially they become the worst spokesmen.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 11 years ago

Is Airbnb illegal in New York? Definitely not, but many of its hosts break the law

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Airbnb host will have to pay $2,400 fine from New York City

Since the law about short-term rentals was written expressly to deal with the types of units being rented on Airbnb, the decision is perfectly in line with New York law, despite what Airbnb's revisionist statement is arguing.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Airbnb CEO interview: No room for anonymity in sharing economy

Airbnb isn't all grown up and in the clear yet, but it is making some changes to cope with some of its more stubborn challenges.

Ben Popken, NBCNews.com | 11 years ago

Airbnb CEO interview: No room for anonymity in sharing economy

Hotels

TripAdvisor advises against mobile apps for its hotel customers

TripAdvisor giveth and TripAdvisor taketh. It gives great advice to hotels, and it takes their advertising dollars. Good cop, bad cop (although not-so bad if it is driving hotel bookings) has long been known to be a very effective strategy.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

TripAdvisor advises against mobile apps for its hotel customers

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The biggest battle coming in online travel: Tripadvisor Vs. Kayak

In between four acquisitions so far this year, TripAdvisor has found the time to begin to give Kayak a run for its money in launching hotel metasearch. Kayak isn't going to roll over and play dead, but there will be a huge alternative for travelers to consider.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

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TripAdvisor acquires Spanish vacation rental site and dramatically boosts portfolio

If you see TripAdvisor walking in your direction, don't make eye contact unless you want your company to be acquired.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

The Germans snapping up vacation homes in Italy that Italians can’t afford

Considering the high rate of home ownership in Italy, the situation is not as dire as it may seem, and definitely as dire as years of political apathy and corruption would lead one to believe the situation could be.

Alessandra Migliaccio, Chiara Vasarri, and Dalia Fahmy, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

The Germans snapping up vacation homes in Italy that Italians can’t afford

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Spain may restrict vacation rentals for non-licensed properties

Considering Spain's trouble with corruption, it's hard to imagine that the un-registered properties are paying the proper taxes, especially the second homes owned by the Telegraph's readers. This is likely the major point of concern among owners.

Fiona Govan, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago

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Airbnb wants to see your ID: Users will need to confirm real-world identities

The successful apartment sharing and rental service will definitely see a drop in users, both because of privacy fears and worries that the tax man or city regulatory agencies will find it easier to crack down on non-payment or illegal rentals.

Skift | 11 years ago

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NYC’s largest development reminds residents they can be evicted for vacation rentals

PCVST may have a ton of potential customers, but the complex's management is the 800-pound gorilla of New York City rentals and an enemy that's better avoided than attacked head on.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 11 years ago

NYC’s largest development reminds residents they can be evicted for vacation rentals