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Marseille Imposes 90-Day Cap, Airbnb To Collect Taxes in Italy, Vermont Bill Targets Short-Term Rentals
Marseille hosts face new 90-day rental limit down from 120 Snigdha’s Views: Airbnb to Collect and Remit Tourist Taxes Across ...

400,000 Listings Gone: Why Airbnb Wants to Be the Face of Quality—And Who Pays the Price
Airbnb knows its future depends on trust. The company’s first-ever Airbnb’s Global Quality Report paints a picture of a platform ...

Airbnb Navigates Political Waters as Co-Founder Joins DOGE
Recent reports indicate that Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has joined Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative under ...

Booking.com’s Alternative Accommodations Keep Growing—And So Does Its Grip on Host Payments
Booking.com closed 2024 strong, with alternative accommodations—short-term rentals included—up 19% YoY, now making up 33% of its total room nights. ...

How Savvy Property Managers Are Adapting to New Short-Term Rental Regulations
Your city just announced a short-term rental ban. Six months to comply—or shut down. For many property managers, this isn’t ...

Maui’s Vacation Rental Crackdown: What You Need to Know
Maui, one of Hawaii’s most famous islands is known for its beaches, luxury resorts, and vacation rentals. Now, local officials ...

Airbnb’s Latest Ad Campaign Targets Casual Hosts, Nature-Loving Travelers, and Takes on Hotels Once Again
Airbnb just dropped three new ads, and while they may seem like simple marketing plays, they are more than just ...

Mint House Acquires Locale, Airbnb Sues New Orleans, Madrid, and Barcelona Debate Rental Rules
Mint House Makes Acquires Locale to Dominate Residential Hospitality Offering About Mint House:Mint House partners directly with property owners, transforming ...

NFL Draft 2025: Green Bay Hits Record Rates, But Where Are the Guests?
A 682% ADR surge. $18,000 Airbnb listings. 250,000 visitors expected. Green Bay’s short-term rental (STR) market is seeing record-breaking pricing—but ...

HomeToGo + Interhome: Decoding a Major Vacation Rental Merger
The vacation rental industry just got a shake-up. HomeToGo, a major player in European vacation rentals, has finalized its acquisition ...

The “New Airbnb” – Becoming a Travel and Living Brand That People Use Weekly
Airbnb is no longer just a short-term rental platform—it is actively transforming into a travel and living brand that people ...

Airbnb Summer Release 2025: What’s Coming in May & Why It Matters
The Airbnb Summer Release 2025, set to launch in May 2025, is one of the company’s most significant updates to ...

Goliday Expands to the UK, Edinburgh’s Temporarily Relaxes Regulations, Booking.com’s Top Welcoming Cities for 2025
Direct Booking Website Builder Goliday Expands Into the UK, Announces Upcoming Marketplace About Goliday:Goliday is an all-in-one platform designed for ...

After A Strong Q4 2024, Vrbo Bets on Flexibility as Its Winning Strategy in 2025
Expedia Group wrapped up 2024 with a strong fourth quarter, reporting double-digit growth in room nights, gross bookings, and revenue. ...

Booking.com’s Super Bowl LIX Ads Feature The Muppets, Promise Easy Travel for Everyone
Booking.com’s latest campaign is pulling out all the stops, tapping into nostalgia, tech upgrades, and its signature “something for everyone” ...

Vacasa Merger Battle: Who Will Buy Vacasa—Casago or Davidson Kempner?
The highly anticipated Vacasa merger seemed like a done deal when Casago announced plans to acquire Vacasa in late 2024. ...

How Airbnb Is Using Superhosts to Keep Hosts Engaged and Loyal
Airbnb knows it can’t grow without its hosts. The platform is making a strategic shift after years of criticism for ...

Stricter Rental Laws in Greece, Airbnb Shares Valentine’s Day Trends, and Gen Z’s Winter Travel Shifts
Greece Introduces New Safety Standards, Higher Taxes, and Stricter Oversight for Short-Term Rentals Snigdha’s Views: homes and whether the government ...

Superhog is now Truvi: How to Know When Your Brand Needs a Change
Rebrands are not just about changing a name or logo; they represent a shift in identity, mission, and strategy. For ...

Market More, Spend Less: AI Tools To Help Short-Term Rental Managers Amplify Efforts
Between juggling guest inquiries, handling turnovers, and keeping owners happy, who has time to consistently create and promote content? Yet, in ...