Srividya Kalyanaraman

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Short-Term Rentals in 2024: Small Cities, Rural Areas May Soar

After a volatile 2023, next year may see demand and supply back in balance.

Short-Term Rentals in 2024: Small Cities, Rural Areas May Soar

Short-Term Rentals

Barbie’s DreamHouse, Star Wars Galaxy: Growing Trend of Themed Rentals

The trend of themes in vacation rentals is niche, but popular — is it also a viable investment in the long-term?

Barbie’s DreamHouse, Star Wars Galaxy: Growing Trend of Themed Rentals

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HomeToGo Buys Stake in Two German Companies for $34 Million

HomeToGo's M&A strategy: Focus more on profit, less on synergy.

HomeToGo Buys Stake in Two German Companies for $34 Million

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Hawaii Governor Wants to Convert 3,000 Short-Term Rentals for Wildfire Survivors

Tax incentives, pleas, requests and even emergency orders — Hawaiian residents will have housing one way or another.

Hawaii Governor Wants to Convert 3,000 Short-Term Rentals for Wildfire Survivors

Airlines

No Cabin Crew Uniforms for Riyadh Air, Says CEO Tony Douglas

Who isn't excited for a new story? Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas vows to upend status quo

No Cabin Crew Uniforms for Riyadh Air, Says CEO Tony Douglas

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UnderTheDoorMat Group Merges With Veeve

It's a merger of equals, for strength, scale and growth.

UnderTheDoorMat Group Merges With Veeve

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European Short-Term Rental Brands See Surge in Dealmaking

When an investment banker says the market isn't going to deliver value, it's a wake up call.

European Short-Term Rental Brands See Surge in Dealmaking

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Maui Mulls Short-Term Rental Tax Changes to Aid Displaced Wildfire Victims

The proposed legislation uses the carrot and stick approach to secure long-term housing from short-term rentals.

Maui Mulls Short-Term Rental Tax Changes to Aid Displaced Wildfire Victims

Short-Term Rentals

Twin Deals

Berlin-based hospitality brand Numa Group has acquired Dutch aparthotels operator YAYS Group from Proprium Capital Partners. The companies did not disclose details of the deal. 

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb, Expedia Cancel X

The UK short-term accommodation association's (UKSTAA) research estimates that there are nearly 2 million potential homes for construction, with up to 1.5 million of them “deliverable” within the next five years.