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Mint House Acquires Locale, Airbnb Sues New Orleans, Madrid, and Barcelona Debate Rental Rules
Mint House Makes Acquires Locale to Dominate Residential Hospitality Offering About Mint House:Mint House partners directly with property owners, transforming ...

NFL Draft 2025: Green Bay Hits Record Rates, But Where Are the Guests?
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
The vacation rental industry just got a shake-up. HomeToGo, a major player in European vacation rentals, has finalized its acquisition ...

The “New Airbnb” – Becoming a Travel and Living Brand That People Use Weekly
Airbnb is no longer just a short-term rental platform—it is actively transforming into a travel and living brand that people ...

Airbnb’s 2025 Summer Release: What Was Actually Rolled Out—And What It Means for Hosts
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
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
Expedia Group wrapped up 2024 with a strong fourth quarter, reporting double-digit growth in room nights, gross bookings, and revenue. ...

Booking.com’s Super Bowl LIX Ads Feature The Muppets, Promise Easy Travel for Everyone
Booking.com’s latest campaign is pulling out all the stops, tapping into nostalgia, tech upgrades, and its signature “something for everyone” ...

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. ...

How Airbnb Is Using Superhosts to Keep Hosts Engaged and Loyal
Airbnb knows it can’t grow without its hosts. The platform is making a strategic shift after years of criticism for ...

Stricter Rental Laws in Greece, Airbnb Shares Valentine’s Day Trends, and Gen Z’s Winter Travel Shifts
Greece Introduces New Safety Standards, Higher Taxes, and Stricter Oversight for Short-Term Rentals Snigdha’s Views: homes and whether the government ...

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 ...

Market More, Spend Less: AI Tools To Help Short-Term Rental Managers Amplify Efforts
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 Expands into Italy with Acquisition of Danitalia About Landfolk: Founded in 2021 by former Airbnb employees including, Christian Schwarz ...

Airbnb Drops Strict Policy—Limited Takes Over: What It Means for Your Vacation Rental Business
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
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?
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 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
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
As the Palisades Fire continues to ravage neighborhoods across Los Angeles, the California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, has issued a ...