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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 ...

Budapest’s 2-Year Rental Halt, Blackstone Invests in Inhabit, Minut Teams with HostBuddy AI
Budapest enforces tax hikes and freezes new short-term rental listings for two years Snigdha’s View: Blackstone and GSV Invest in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

EU VAT Rules for Booking Platforms, Vrbo Gets Boost From Bing, Recover Abandoned Bookings With Hospitable
How the New EU VAT Reforms Affect Vacation Rentals Expedia and Bing Team Up to Offer Dual Rewards for Vrbo ...

Portugal Relaxes Regulations, Host & Stay Intensifies Expansion, Spain to Enforce National Register
Portugal Lifts Major Short-Term Rental Restrictions Snigdha’s View Host & Stay Sets Sights on UK and Overseas Expansion with Fresh ...

Sirreti Announces Gathering for Luxury Travel and Rental Professionals In New York
According to Market Research Intellect, the luxury rental market is booming, valued at $19.5 billion in 2024 and projected to ...

Founder Interview Episode 2: How Dale Smith Scaled Host & Stay to 1,400+ Properties
What if scaling a property management business wasn’t just about adding more listings, but about building a portfolio with solid ...

2025 Travel Trends (Expedia + Booking.com): Actionable Insights for Vacation Rental Managers
Booking.com and Expedia have released their much-anticipated 2025 travel predictions and the way travelers think, book, and experience stays is ...

Airbnb’s Focus on Japan, Bob W’s European Expansion, Minut’s AI Weed Detection
Airbnb’s Latest Campaign Eyes Japan’s Domestic Travel Market Snigdha’s View Bob W Expands Across Europe, Taps New CFO About Bob ...

More Trouble for Rentals in Spain, Airbnb Sets Sight on South Korea, Blanket Launches Inventory Growth Tool
Spain Grants Homeowners’ Associations the Power to Outright Ban New Short-Term Rentals Snigdha’s View Airbnb Eyes South Korean Domestic Tourism ...

Otamiser Unveils AutoRank, Mexico City Targets Short-Term Rentals, Landfolk Launches Visual Search
Otamiser Launches “AutoRank” to Automate Airbnb Listing Optimization About Otamaiser Otamiser is a specialized platform designed to enhance the visibility ...

How AI, Price Sensitivity, and Regulations Are Influencing Property Management: Key Insights from VRWS 2024
Travelers are increasingly shifting their focus from traditional tourist destinations to exploring hidden gems like Kosovo, Moldova, and Albania. These ...

Hostaway Brings in New CRO, HomeToGo Targets BookTok, PriceLabs’ New Report Builder
What is ‘Hostaway’s Post Recent C-suite Appointments’? About Hostaway: Snigdha’s View: HomeToGo’s Book Club Retreat: How Property Managers Can Tap ...

Airbnb Experiences Reopen, Zumper Adds airbnb-friendly, Stayflexi integrates google vacation rental
Airbnb Relaunches ‘Experiences’ – This Time with a Focus on Uniqueness & Affordability! (Host Side) Snigdha’s View: Airbnb’s Latest Move ...

Achieve Airbnb Success in 2025: Insights on Rankings, Guest Favorites, and Differentiation
The short-term rental (STR) market is getting more saturated by the day. With Airbnb now hosting over 7 million listings, ...

The Direct Booking Success Summit 2024: The Art of Reducing Dependency on Big Booking Platforms
Every property manager dreams of boosting direct bookings and breaking free from the grip of Online Travel Agency (OTA) platforms ...

Profitable All Year Long: Sean Landreth’s Strategies for Smart Property Management
A property can make a whack load of revenue for two months of the year, but what about the other ...