Industry News
Stay informed on the latest developments in the vacation rental and short-term rental industry. This category provides vacation rental managers and short-term rental managers with news on industry growth, trends, events, and insights into the future of short-term rental property management. From major updates across European markets to professional insights into industry shifts, explore the news shaping the landscape of vacation rentals.
Portugal Supply Mushrooms, Airbnb Scores Lobbying Win in Washington, Booking.com’s 2025 Travel & Sustainability Report
Portugal Clamps Down on Tourist Rentals—Hosts Pivot, Airbnb Pushes Back Snigdha’s Views Washington’s Rental Tax Bill Fails After Airbnb Pushback, ...
Vrbo’s One Key Devaluation: Same Property, Different Rewards Depending on the Platform
Starting May 22, 2025, Vrbo will make a notable change to how travelers earn One Key rewards: Blue-tier members will ...
Airbnb Makes Total Price Display Global—Here’s What It Means for Short-Term Rental Managers
As of April 21, 2025, Airbnb guests around the world will now see the total price of a listing—including all ...
Nice Clamps Down on Rentals, Track Launches Owner App, SuiteOp Raises $3M
Nice Tightens Grip on Rentals with Caps, Permit Limits, and Fines Snigdha’s Views Track Launches Owner App to Help Managers ...
Vacasa-Casago Merger Saga Continues: Davidson Kempner Slams Special Committee in New Letter
In case you missed it: Vacasa agreed in December 2024 to a deal that would take the company private, merging ...
Airbnb’s New Off-Platform Policy (May 2025): What Hosts and Property Managers Must Know Now
Airbnb recently announced important updates to its Off-Platform and Fee Transparency Policy, effective May 10, 2025. It is stirring debate ...
Airbnb Launches Co-Host Marketplace in Japan, Vrbo to Delist Poor Listings, Booking.com Bets Big on India and AI
Airbnb Debuts its Co-Host Marketplace in Japan, Eyeing Supply Across Asia Snigdha’s Views: Vrbo to Delist Low-Quality Listings, Roll Out ...
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Trump-Era Policies Fuel Travel Uncertainty: Fewer Canadians, Europeans to U.S.—Fewer Americans to Europe [Early Data]
In early 2025, renewed uncertainty around U.S. border policies, international relations, and travel regulations is creating ripple effects in the ...
Joe Gebbia Steps Down from Airbnb.org: What Vacation Rental Managers Need to Know
On April 4, 2025, Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb and chairman of Airbnb.org, officially stepped down from his role at ...
Vacasa’s Sale: Why It’s Not Over Yet—and What Davidson Kempner Is Now Arguing
We’re back with an important update—because, well, you might’ve thought it was over. It’s not. As you know, Vacasa is ...
Airbnb Just Linked HotelTonight to Its Platform — And It’s a Bigger Deal Than You Think
For years, I’ve been watching the slow-burn relationship between Airbnb and HotelTonight. When Airbnb acquired the hotel-booking app in 2019, ...
Amsterdam Eyes Stricter Rental Caps, Hostaway Unveils AI Suite, and Homelike Shuts Down
Amsterdam Plans 15-Night Rental Cap—Airbnb Warns of Unfair Policy Shift Snigdha’s Views Hostaway Launches Full AI Suite with Tools for ...
Easter 2025 Is Three Weeks Late—And It’s Scrambling Your Spring Calendar
What shifting school breaks, soft pacing, and regional demand tell us about short-term rental trends in the U.S. and Europe ...
Montreal Limits Rentals to 3 Months, Landfolk Expands in France, Vrbo’s Top Vacation Rentals of 2025
Montreal Introduces Rental Caps — Airbnb Warns of Major Economic Fallout Snigdha’s Views Landfolk Eyes French Countryside for Growth, Rolls ...
Spain’s Top Court Upholds Barcelona’s Short-Term Rental Ban, Airbnb Pushes Back
In a landmark March 2025 decision, Spain’s Constitutional Court has upheld Barcelona’s plan to phase out all short-term rental (STR) ...
Airbnb and The White Lotus Effect: A 500% Surge That Rewrote the Market
What happens when an Emmy-winning HBO series meets one of Airbnb’s most jaw-dropping listings? A luxury villa in Koh Samui ...
Vacasa Backs Casago’s Revised Offer—Here’s What It Could Mean for Homeowners and Managers
After months of uncertainty, Vacasa’s board has officially recommended Casago’s revised offer of $5.30 per share, moving one step closer ...
Lisbon Imposes Bans and New Limits, Mabrian Launches Rental Monitoring Tool, and Airbnb Reboots Experiences
Lisbon Bans New Holiday Homes in Key Neighborhoods, Halts Licenses Where Rentals Exceed 5% of Housing Snigdha’s Views Mabrian Launches ...
Airbnb vs. Vrbo: What Their Spring 2025 Travel Trends Reveal About Demand
Two platforms, two radically different approaches to spring travel. Airbnb is chasing urban event-goers, Vrbo is pulling in families and ...
Arizona Mayors Seek Rental Control, Murcia Partners with Airbnb, and Minut Automates Energy Savings with Ecobee
Arizona Mayors Push for Local Control to Regulate Short-Term Rentals Snigdha’s View: Minut Adds Ecobee Smart Thermostats to Optimize Energy ...
