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.
Airbnb’s Strategy for Competitive Pricing Amidst Inflation
In today’s inflationary environment, prices are on the rise across various sectors. Despite these economic headwinds, Airbnb has successfully maintained ...
Airbnb’s Q2 2023 Report: Surges to 7 Million Active Listings
In its Q2 2023 financial report, Airbnb announces a remarkable milestone: a whopping 7 million active listings. The report emerges ...
Round-Up: Airbnb.org Welcomes New Board Members, Casai Ceases Operations, American Express Ventures into Vacation Rentals
Airbnb.org Welcomes New Board Members Key Insights for Vacation Rental Managers: About Airbnb.org: Uvika’s View: Proptech Startup Casai Ceases operations ...
The Impact of the Biden Administration’s Campaign Against Junk Fees on the Short-Term Rental Industry
Will the Biden administration’s effort to fight junk fees extend to the short-term rental industry, where cleaning fees, pet fees, ...
Booking.com’s Payment Crisis: A Breakdown of Trust with Hosts and a Test of Reputation
“The money hasn’t come through yet, and the promises seem empty,” lamented one frustrated host at the heart of a ...
Airbnb Paris 2024 Olympics: Searches jump, but new regulations may dampen the party
France’s short-term rental market has been on fire in recent years, with almost 900,000 listings popping up by June 2023, ...
Round-Up: Dtravel and Superhog Team Up, Acquisition Activity Intensifies in UK, France with Host & Stay, Vacancéole
Dtravel and Superhog Team Up to Boost Trust and Safety in Vacation Rentals Key Insights for Vacation Rental Managers: About ...
Scaling Success: Unpacking the Scale France 2023 Conference
Rental Scale-Up, the proud media sponsor for the upcoming Scale France 2023 conference, is delighted to present an exclusive preview ...
Navigating The Future Of Short-Term Rentals: An Inside Look at the 2023 VITUR Summit
Taking place from May 10 to May 12, 2023, in the sun-drenched city of Malaga, Spain, the VITUR Summit served ...
Le Collectionist Maps its Journey towards Luxury Vacation Rental Dominance
At the VITUR Summit, we had the chance to sit down with Max Aniort, Co-founder and CEO of Le Collectionist. ...
Airbnb Revamps ‘Experienced Co-Host Program,’ Expands to US, Canada, Australia, Embraces Professional Property Managers
In a move that marks a significant evolution in its service offering, Airbnb has revamped its Co-Hosting Platform to ‘Experienced ...
Round-Up: HomeToGo Launches AI Mode, AirDNA Acquires Arrivalist, Limehome Reports 400% Growth Using Apaleo
HomeToGo Introduces AI Mode for US and UK Users Key Insights for Vacation Rental Managers: About HomeToGo: Uvika’s View: Related ...
Limehome reveals 400% growth after embracing best-of-breed approach to property management tech
PRESS RELEASE, MUNICH, July 20, 2023 — European serviced apartment operator, Limehome, has revealed that it has grown 400% over the past two years, ...
HomeToGo Debuts AI Mode in Beta for US and UK Users
Press Release, Jul 20, 2023 – HomeToGo, the world’s leading vacation rental marketplace, proudly announces the official launch of Modes, ...
Booking.com’s Finance Maintenance: Hosts Unpaid in High Season
In the past several weeks, vacation rental hosts have found themselves facing an unexpected challenge – delayed payouts from Booking.com. ...
Streamlining Expenses in Vacation Rental Management: Topkey’s Innovative Approach
I’m thrilled to bring you some exciting news about Topkey, a trailblazing financial service in the vacation rental industry. Recently, ...
Round-Up: Hospitable and Extenteam Join Forces, HomeToGo and SQUAKE Enable Carbon Offsetting, Lodgify’s Google Vacation Rentals Integration
Hospitable Partners Up with Extenteam to Provide Remote Guest Services Support Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About the Companies: ...
Airbnb Strengthens Security Measures: Balancing Safety and Host Autonomy
Airbnb, the popular online vacation rental platform, recently announced a series of changes to enhance safety and trust within its ...
Round-Up: Minut’s Smoke Detection, Altovita’s Instant Bookings, and Key Data’s STAMA Partnership
Noise Monitor Provider Minut Launches Cigarette Smoke Detection Feature, Announces Avantio Integration Minut has introduced a new feature to their ...
Airbnb retires email aliases; Here’s what to do.
Big news for Airbnb hosts and property managers: from September 30, 2023, Airbnb will tighten its privacy controls, drastically altering ...
