Uvika Wahi
Vacasa Merger Battle: Who Will Buy Vacasa—Casago or Davidson Kempner?
The highly anticipated Vacasa merger seemed like a done deal when Casago announced plans to acquire Vacasa in late 2024. ...
Superhog is now Truvi: How to Know When Your Brand Needs a Change
Rebrands are not just about changing a name or logo; they represent a shift in identity, mission, and strategy. For ...
Airbnb’s Vision for Fair Regulations in Spain and Elsewhere
Airbnb is advocating for more balanced regulations for short-term rentals in Spain. Airbnb argues that overly restrictive rules could harm ...
Illegal Price Gouging During LA Fires: Airbnb Implements Host Pricing Restrictions
As the Palisades Fire continues to ravage neighborhoods across Los Angeles, the California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, has issued a ...
Super Bowl LIX New Orleans 2025: The Tightrope of Regulations and Heavy Demand
The Super Bowl is one of the most coveted events for host cities in the United States, bringing massive economic ...
Portugal Rejects Ban Referendum, Rentals Face Higher Taxes in Spain, Hostaway Partners with QuickBooks
Portuguese Court Rejects Referendum Seeking to Ban Short-Term Rentals in Residential Buildings Uvika’s View Spain Targets Short-Term Rentals with Higher ...
The Destinations Airbnb Is Betting on for 2025—and Why
Where will travelers go next, and what will drive them there? Airbnb’s recently unveiled list of the 25 places to ...
2024 in Short-Term Rentals: The Stories That Made Waves (and Headlines)
2024 in Short-Term Rentals: The Stories That Made Waves (and Headlines) 2024 wasn’t just another year in the short-term rental ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Airbnb Q3 2024 Financials Reveal Solid Growth, Push for Quality, and Co-Host Network’s Strong Start
With revenue reaching $3.7 billion (up 10% year-over-year) and a surge in key metrics like total bookings, Airbnb is leveraging ...
Booking.com rolls out Tools and Funding Support for Easier Sustainability Certification
With 75% of global travelers saying they want to travel more sustainably in 2024, eco-certification is no longer optional for ...
Adding Properties in a Competitive Market: Inventory Growth in 2025
Expanding inventory is set to be the number one priority for property managers in 2025, with over 75% of attendees ...
