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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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Numa Buys Dutch Rival YAYS Group

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.  But the deal was likely funded with Numa's latest fundraising round in September. Numa raised $59 million and said the funds will be used for expansion across Europe.  Together the…

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 month ago

Short-Term Rentals

The UK Has a Housing Problem. Restricting Rentals Won’t Fix it

Regulating short-term lets may bring rents down marginally, but doesn't change the need for more housing.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 month ago

The UK Has a Housing Problem. Restricting Rentals Won’t Fix it
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Get breaking news, analysis and data from the week’s most important stories about short-term rentals, vacation rentals, housing, and real estate.

Short-Term Rentals

Canada’s New Tax Rule Curbs Airbnb Deductions to Address Housing Shortage

Is the measure enough to address the housing shortage? Airbnb argues that it only benefits the economy and empowers locals

Nivedita Balu, Reuters | 1 month ago

Canada’s New Tax Rule Curbs Airbnb Deductions to Address Housing Shortage

Short-Term Rentals

Choice Hotels on Extended Stay Versus Short-Term Rentals: Interview

Choice Hotels doesn't consider private equity entrants as competition, but as potential collaborators.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 month ago

Choice Hotels on Extended Stay Versus Short-Term Rentals: Interview

Short-Term Rentals

Choice Hotels Ships Kitchens to Hotel Rooms

Did you know that Choice Hotels ships a kitchen in a box to transform your plain Jane hotel room into an extended stay unit?

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 month ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Called, and D.C. Answered

Airbnb announced Monday that it has appointed former White House chief of staff and a prominent figure in Democratic circles Ron Klain as its chief legal officer.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 month ago

Short-Term Rentals

Italian Property Manager DoveVivo and UK, French Affiliates Rebrand as Joivy

Every rebranding is an opportunity to communicate a company's identity to its partners and customers. Joivy is no different.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 month ago

Italian Property Manager DoveVivo and UK, French Affiliates Rebrand as Joivy

News Blog

Airbnb’s New Chief Legal Officer Is A Former Biden Aide

Airbnb announced today that it has appointed former White House chief of staff and a prominent figure in Democratic circles Ron Klain as its chief legal officer. A close Biden aide, Klain will begin his role at the company starting January 1. Last year, Airbnb appointed Jay Carney as the global head of policy and…

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 month ago

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Fee Transparency Could Save U.S. Hotel and Short-Term Rental Customers $1 Billion Per Year

In a long, dense and fascinating proposed rule document the U.S. Federal Trade Commission published earlier this month in the Federal Register, it outlines what the effect of fee transparency will be on the time consumers save to book online. The document outlines the proposed rules, and calculates the times savings and costs involved in…

Rafat Ali | 1 month ago

Short-Term Rentals

2 Ways Airbnb Could Boost Revenue – But Individual Hosts Wouldn’t Be Happy

It's likely that Airbnb would introduce sponsored listings in the next few years. But higher host fees? Nah.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

2 Ways Airbnb Could Boost Revenue – But Individual Hosts Wouldn’t Be Happy