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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Short-Term Rental Regulations Update Roundup: Athens, Alicante, and Egypt
No New Short-term rental registrations are to be Allowed in Athens for One year Snigdha’s View: Alicante Imposes Two-Year Ban ...
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 ...
Top Luxury Listing Sites for Property Managers to Secure High-End Bookings in 2025
With the luxury short-term rental market projected to reach an impressive $82 billion by 2031, the demand for private accommodations ...
A Luxury Flat, 101 Men, 1 OnlyFans Model, and a Shocking Airbnb Controversy That Challenges the System
The interplay of short-term rentals and online fame took an unexpected turn when 23-year-old British OnlyFans model Lily Phillips rented ...
