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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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California’s Hotel and Short-Term Rental Junk Fee Crack Down

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at California's junk fee crackdown, U.S. airline pilot shortage, and Florida's short-term rental squeeze.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 week ago

California’s Hotel and Short-Term Rental Junk Fee Crack Down

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Junk Fee Crackdown in California Would Hit Hotels and Short-Term Rentals

California's proposed changes, if passed by mid-October, might impact how so-called junk fees are displayed nationwide. Many hotel companies and online travel agencies would likely seek uniform price displays across the U.S. for simplicity's sake.

Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago

Junk Fee Crackdown in California Would Hit Hotels and Short-Term Rentals
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Florida’s Short-Term Rental Squeeze

Florida is still a formidable destination for vacation rentals, but that might be working against it. Oversaturation, irregular demand, high cost of living and the housing market are the vectors in play.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 week ago

Florida’s Short-Term Rental Squeeze

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Vrbo Will Penalize Hosts Who Cancel Bookings

Vrbo is reiterating the message that the traveler's experience is key to building demand and a strong business.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 weeks ago

Vrbo Will Penalize Hosts Who Cancel Bookings

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Colorado’s Seething Short-Term Rental Hosts

Multiple vacation rental associations, which include property managers and host-homeowners, and they are preparing for a lengthy litigation battle against a Colorado county’s short-term rental ordinances. 

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Airbnb Loses Three Quarters of its New York City Listings

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Airbnb's New York listings, Morocco tours resuming, and JetBlue's air traffic woes.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Airbnb Loses Three Quarters of its New York City Listings

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Property Manager Evolve Lays Off 20% of Its Workforce

It's clear that elements of these layoffs include some offshoring support, and trims that are AI-induced.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Property Manager Evolve Lays Off 20% of Its Workforce

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Airbnb’s NYC Listings Fall 77%, Big Hotelier Sees ‘Tailwind’

Some believe that hotels stand to gain from Airbnb's NYC woes. Properties that might see an upside include Sonders and traditional hotels using Airbnb to sell rooms, especially if Airbnb opts to lean into the proposition.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Airbnb’s NYC Listings Fall 77%, Big Hotelier Sees ‘Tailwind’

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For the Love of Charts: Airbnb Vs. Vrbo

Happy hump day, folks – let's get into it. I was reading this latest report from Skift’s director of research Wouter Geerts: Airbnb vs Vrbo in 20 Charts, and here are a few stats I find interesting.

2 weeks ago

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Short-Term Rental Searches in NYC: Illegal Listings, Hotels, and Stays in New Jersey

Given NYC's tepid pace of approving host registrations of shared spaces, the most prevalent choices now on major short-term rental platforms are illegal listings and hotels.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Short-Term Rental Searches in NYC: Illegal Listings, Hotels, and Stays in New Jersey