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.
No More Hidden Fees: FTC Announces Junk Fees Rule—But Will It Stick?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized its groundbreaking Junk Fees Rule, targeting deceptive pricing practices across industries, including short-term ...
Niche Listing Sites to Explore to Diversify Your Vacation Rental Strategy in 2025
In a competitive market dominated by giants like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo, professional property managers are seeking alternative avenues to ...
Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo in 2025: What Property Managers Must Know
2024 was a year of rapid change and tough decisions for property managers.From platform updates to stricter regulations and increased ...
The €19 Billion Question: New Airbnb Report Could Help Push for Fairer Regulations in The EU
Short-term rentals (STRs) contributed €19 billion to the European Union’s GDP in 2023 and supported over 300,000 jobs across Europe, ...
Airbnb Launches Host Training Programs in Asia, Canada Pledges $50M Against Rentals, Avantio Partners with Key Data Dashboard
Airbnb Launches Host Training Programs with UNESCO and Goa’s Tourism Department in Asia About UNESCO: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific ...
Italy’s Self-Check-In Ban Could Crush Small Hosts, Have Global Fallout
We’ve seen it before: regulations that can upend entire short-term rental markets. New York’s recent enforcement of stringent laws, France’s ...
Founder Interview Episode 3: How Skol Apartments’ Daniela Derin Leverages Social Media to Achieve 85% Direct Bookings
Did you know that harnessing social media tools like WhatsApp and Instagram can help you significantly grow both your direct ...
NYC Short-Term Rental Ban Softens: How Advocacy Is Reshaping Regulations Globally
From the U.S. to Europe, short-term rental (STR) operators face increasing pressure from stringent regulations. In New York City, Local ...
Avoiding a Santastrophe: How to Win Winter Bookings Like Airbnb
The holiday season is here, and Airbnb is pulling out all the stops to position itself as the go-to choice ...
Airbnb Regulations in France: What Short-Term Rental Hosts Need to Know About New Laws
France, the second-largest market in the world for Airbnb, has recently introduced the Loi Le Meur, a comprehensive law aimed ...
The UK Gets Airbnb-Friendly, HomeToGo Partners with FlixBus, Hospitable Upgrades Guest Messaging with Touch Stay
Airbnb-Friendly Apartments Launch 1,500 New Units in the UK with Greystar About Greystar: Greystar is an international real estate company ...
Wellness Travel Is Booming—Here’s How to Make It Work for Your Rentals
Health and wellness travel has become one of the most significant global travel trends, reflecting a deeper shift in consumer ...
France’s New Anti-Airbnb Law: What It Means for the Vacation Rental Industry
France, the world’s second-largest market for Airbnb, has introduced new regulations targeting short-term rentals. This move comes amid rising concerns ...
Barcelona’s Short-Term Rental Ban Faces Legal Challenges: What Managers Need to Know
Barcelona, a pioneer in strict short-term rental regulations, is once again at the center of industry attention. The city’s latest ...
August’s New Luxury Collection, Property Protection by Rentals United, New and Stricter Madrid Regulations
Fractional Ownership Platform August Launches Portfolio of Ultra-Luxury Homes in Europe About August August is a full-service, integrated real estate ...
How Property Managers Can Get First-Time Guests to Book Direct
As a property manager, have you ever thought that direct bookings are only for returning guests, people who already know ...
Travelers Are Drowning in Options: How AI is Helping Booking Platforms Address Choice Fatigue
The Modern Traveler’s Dilemma: Too Many Choices, Too Little Time Imagine planning your next vacation. A single search for “beach ...
How Vacation Rental Managers Can Tackle 2025’s Toughest Challenges
2024 has been a whirlwind year for vacation rental managers—demand may be steady, but shrinking margins, tightening regulations, oversupply, and ...
France and Romania Tighten Rental Rules, Offer Loyalty Rewards with Journey, Airbnb Spotlights Hidden Gems
France and Romania Tighten the Grip on Short-Term Rentals with New Tax and Licensing Rules Snigdha’s View: New Journey Loyalty ...
Vrbo Takes on Cities with 1 million new listings while Booking.com’s rentals segment outshines hotels
Booking.com is betting on its diverse accommodations to win over travelers, while Vrbo is jumping into the urban rental game. ...
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