Industry News
Stay informed on the latest developments in the vacation rental and short-term rental industry. This category provides vacation rental managers and short-term rental managers with news on industry growth, trends, events, and insights into the future of short-term rental property management. From major updates across European markets to professional insights into industry shifts, explore the news shaping the landscape of vacation rentals.

Airbnb’s Legal Turmoil: Hosts and Company Wade Through Fines, Taxes, and Regulations
As time presses on, Airbnb and its hosts find themselves increasingly ensnared in a web of legal complexities. These hurdles ...

Beyond Fake Listings: The Multi-Million Dollar Airbnb Scam
The recent uncovering of a vast Airbnb scam involving nearly 100 properties across the United States and generating over $7 ...

Round-Up: HCH Financial Services Debuts, Marriott Homes & Villas’ Curated Collections Make a Comeback, and AltoVita Introduces EcoStats
HCH Financial Services Launched to Help UK Short-Term Rental Investors Navigate Mortgages Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Holiday ...

Crowdfunding: Jurny’s Ambitious Path in the Vacation Rental Market
In the evolving world of vacation rental management, companies like Jurny are carving out their niche with innovative strategies and ...

Inside the Veeve-UnderTheDoormat Merger: Funding, Growth Tactics, and What’s Next
The recent merging of Unique Ventures, trading as Veeve (originally Vive Unique) and UnderTheDoormat, both UK companies, may be a ...

Round-Up: HomeToGo’s Historic Acquisitions, Sustonica and STAAA’s New Alliance, and Sirreti’s Community for Luxury Operators
HomeToGo Expands Portfolio with Majority Stake in KMW Reisen and Super Urlaub, Taps Into Short Urban Breaks Key Takeaways for ...

Short Term Accommodation Association Australia (STAAA) Partners with Sustonica to Promote Sustainability in Short-Term Rentals
(Press Release) This collaboration marks the first time an Australian short-term rental association has endorsed a sustainability label, emphasising the ...

France 2024: Balancing Tourism Boom and New Laws in the Short-Term Rental Market
As France stands poised to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, its short-term rental market – the second largest after the ...

Inhabit on the Block: Exploring the $2 Billion Sale of a Vacation Rental Tech Powerhouse
For US vacation rental managers, Inhabit is a familiar name, predominantly known for its impressive vacation rental technology and services ...

Top Professional Managers Reveal 2023 Takeaways, 2024 Projections, and Winning Event Tactics
As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024, understanding the dynamics of the past and anticipating future trends becomes ...

2024 Travel Trends from Booking.com: Key Takeaways for Vacation and Short-Term Rental Managers
Every year, Booking.com shares its eagerly anticipated travel predictions, offering a wealth of insights for those in the travel industry. ...

Expedia Adopts 1-10 Guest Review Scale, Ignites Fears of Ripple Effects
Expedia Group has overhauled its review system, transitioning from a 1-5 to a 1-10 rating scale. The change affects not ...

Airbnb’s Guest Favorite Badge Not Showing on Listings: Why and How to Fix it.
As an Airbnb host, you might have noticed the new Guest Favorite badge, unveiled at the 2023 Winter Release, and ...

Key Insights from Scale France 2023 for Short-Term Rental Professionals
Attending Scale Paris 2023 as a PriceLabs and Rental Scale-Up representative offered me a comprehensive view of the short-term rental ...

Round-Up: AI Uptake Lags Among Small Hosts, Boostly Forges Four New Partnerships, Bob W Discloses Sustainability Metrics
Hostaway’s Report Reveals AI Adoption Lag Among Smaller Vacation Rental Managers Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Hostaway: Uvika’s ...

Hostaway Survey: AI Adoption Lags Among Smaller Rental Managers
PRESS RELEASE, TORONTO, November 29, 2023 – A trends report published today by Hostaway, highlights that vacation rental property management companies with portfolios under ten properties ...

Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo: Essential Tactics for Small Hosts to Excel in 2024
In the beating heart of the booming short-term rental industry, smaller hosts often find themselves in the shadows of larger ...

GuestReady’s Crowdfunding Success: €2 million raised
GuestReady‘s recent crowdfunding campaign in November 2023 marked a significant milestone in the European short-term rental market. On Seedrs, an ...

Airbnb’s Strategic Acquisition of GamePlanner.AI: Paving the Way for Enhanced AI Integration
Airbnb, a leader in the online hospitality service industry, has recently marked a significant milestone by acquiring GamePlanner.AI, a stealth ...

Round-Up: HolidayHero Launches Web App, ALTIDO Becomes Joivy, Rentals United Channelizer
Guest Experience Platform HolidayHero Launches Web Version of App Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About HolidayHero: Uvika’s View: ALTIDO, ...