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Mint House Acquires Locale, Airbnb Sues New Orleans, Madrid, and Barcelona Debate Rental Rules

Snigdha

Mint House Makes Acquires Locale to Dominate Residential Hospitality Offering About Mint House:Mint House partners directly with property owners, transforming ...

NFL Draft 2025

NFL Draft 2025: Green Bay Hits Record Rates, But Where Are the Guests?

Uvika Wahi

A 682% ADR surge. $18,000 Airbnb listings. 250,000 visitors expected. Green Bay’s short-term rental (STR) market is seeing record-breaking pricing—but ...

HomeToGo + Interhome: Decoding a Major Vacation Rental Merger

HomeToGo + Interhome: Decoding a Major Vacation Rental Merger

Thibault Masson

The vacation rental industry just got a shake-up. HomeToGo, a major player in European vacation rentals, has finalized its acquisition ...

the new Airbnb

The “New Airbnb” – Becoming a Travel and Living Brand That People Use Weekly

Thibault Masson

Airbnb is no longer just a short-term rental platform—it is actively transforming into a travel and living brand that people ...

airbnb 2025 summer release

Airbnb’s 2025 Summer Release: What Was Actually Rolled Out—And What It Means for Hosts

Thibault Masson

The Airbnb 2025 Summer Release isn’t just another update—it’s a visible step in the company’s long-term pivot: from being a ...

Goliday Expands to the UK, Edinburgh’s Temporarily Relaxes Regulations, Booking.com’s Top Welcoming Cities for 2025

Goliday Expands to the UK, Edinburgh’s Temporarily Relaxes Regulations, Booking.com’s Top Welcoming Cities for 2025

Snigdha

Direct Booking Website Builder Goliday Expands Into the UK, Announces Upcoming Marketplace About Goliday:Goliday is an all-in-one platform designed for ...

After A Strong Q4 2024, Vrbo Bets on Flexibility as Its Winning Strategy in 2025

After A Strong Q4 2024, Vrbo Bets on Flexibility as Its Winning Strategy in 2025

Uvika Wahi

Expedia Group wrapped up 2024 with a strong fourth quarter, reporting double-digit growth in room nights, gross bookings, and revenue. ...

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Booking.com’s Super Bowl LIX Ads Feature The Muppets, Promise Easy Travel for Everyone

Uvika Wahi

Booking.com’s latest campaign is pulling out all the stops, tapping into nostalgia, tech upgrades, and its signature “something for everyone” ...

Vacasa Merger

Vacasa Merger Battle: Who Will Buy Vacasa—Casago or Davidson Kempner?

Uvika Wahi

The highly anticipated Vacasa merger seemed like a done deal when Casago announced plans to acquire Vacasa in late 2024. ...

How Airbnb Is Using Superhosts to Keep Hosts Engaged and Loyal

How Airbnb Is Using Superhosts to Keep Hosts Engaged and Loyal

Snigdha

Airbnb knows it can’t grow without its hosts. The platform is making a strategic shift after years of criticism for ...

New Stricter Rental Laws in Greece, Airbnb Unveils Valentine’s Day Trends, and Gen Z’s Winter Travel Shift to Nature Escapes

Stricter Rental Laws in Greece, Airbnb Shares Valentine’s Day Trends, and Gen Z’s Winter Travel Shifts

Snigdha

Greece Introduces New Safety Standards, Higher Taxes, and Stricter Oversight for Short-Term Rentals Snigdha’s Views: homes and whether the government ...

When Does a Rebrand Make Sense in Short-Term Rental Management Lessons from Superhog’s Rebrand to Truvi

Superhog is now Truvi: How to Know When Your Brand Needs a Change

Uvika Wahi

Rebrands are not just about changing a name or logo; they represent a shift in identity, mission, and strategy. For ...

How Short-Term Rental Property Managers Can Market Smarter and Repurpose Content Faster with AI Tools

Market More, Spend Less: AI Tools To Help Short-Term Rental Managers Amplify Efforts

Snigdha

Between juggling guest inquiries, handling turnovers, and keeping owners happy, who has time to consistently create and promote content? Yet, in ...

Landfolk acquires Danitalia, OpenAI unveils Operator, Savvy Launches a real-time price comparison tool

Landfolk acquires Danitalia, OpenAI unveils Operator, Savvy Launches a real-time price comparison tool

Snigdha

Landfolk Expands into Italy with Acquisition of Danitalia About Landfolk: Founded in 2021 by former Airbnb employees including, Christian Schwarz ...

Airbnb

Airbnb Drops Strict Policy—Limited Takes Over: What It Means for Your Vacation Rental Business

Thibault Masson

Airbnb’s New Cancellation Policies: What Hosts Must Know Big change: Starting January 20, 2025, Airbnb is rolling out new cancellation ...

Top Podcasts for Property Managers and Hosts to Tune Into in 2025

Top Podcasts for Property Managers and Hosts to Tune Into in 2025

Snigdha

2025 is not business as usual for property managers and hosts. With stricter regulations rolling out, guest preferences shifting faster ...

Will Airbnb Abandon Its Values of Inclusivity and Diversity Under Trump’s Second Presidency?

Will Airbnb Abandon Its Values of Inclusivity and Diversity Under Trump’s Second Presidency?

Snigdha

Donald Trump is back in the White House, creating ripples across industries, including the short-term rental space. During Trump’s first ...

Airbnb’s Vision for Fair Regulations in Spain and Elsewhere

Airbnb’s Vision for Fair Regulations in Spain and Elsewhere

Uvika Wahi

Airbnb is advocating for more balanced regulations for short-term rentals in Spain. Airbnb argues that overly restrictive rules could harm ...

Bali Targets Illegal Tourist Villas, Booking.com Partners with Antom, British Columbia mandates rental registry

Bali Targets Illegal Tourist Villas, Booking.com Partners with Antom, British Columbia mandates rental registry

Snigdha

Local Association Demands Government Action Against Bali’s Illegal Tourist Villas Snigdha’s Views Booking.com partners with Antom to deliver localized payment ...

Illegal Price Gouging During LA Fires: Airbnb Implements Host Pricing Restrictions

Illegal Price Gouging During LA Fires: Airbnb Implements Host Pricing Restrictions

Uvika Wahi

As the Palisades Fire continues to ravage neighborhoods across Los Angeles, the California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, has issued a ...