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.
France’s New Anti-Airbnb Law: What It Means for the Vacation Rental Industry
France, the world’s second-largest market for Airbnb, has introduced new regulations targeting short-term rentals. This move comes amid rising concerns ...
Barcelona’s Short-Term Rental Ban Faces Legal Challenges: What Managers Need to Know
Barcelona, a pioneer in strict short-term rental regulations, is once again at the center of industry attention. The city’s latest ...
August’s New Luxury Collection, Property Protection by Rentals United, New and Stricter Madrid Regulations
Fractional Ownership Platform August Launches Portfolio of Ultra-Luxury Homes in Europe About August August is a full-service, integrated real estate ...
How Property Managers Can Get First-Time Guests to Book Direct
As a property manager, have you ever thought that direct bookings are only for returning guests, people who already know ...
Travelers Are Drowning in Options: How AI is Helping Booking Platforms Address Choice Fatigue
The Modern Traveler’s Dilemma: Too Many Choices, Too Little Time Imagine planning your next vacation. A single search for “beach ...
How Vacation Rental Managers Can Tackle 2025’s Toughest Challenges
2024 has been a whirlwind year for vacation rental managers—demand may be steady, but shrinking margins, tightening regulations, oversupply, and ...
France and Romania Tighten Rental Rules, Offer Loyalty Rewards with Journey, Airbnb Spotlights Hidden Gems
France and Romania Tighten the Grip on Short-Term Rentals with New Tax and Licensing Rules Snigdha’s View: New Journey Loyalty ...
Vrbo Takes on Cities with 1 million new listings while Booking.com’s rentals segment outshines hotels
Booking.com is betting on its diverse accommodations to win over travelers, while Vrbo is jumping into the urban rental game. ...
How Airbnb is Building an Amazon-Like Platform Beyond Accommodation
For several years, Airbnb has been stepping beyond short-term rentals and traditional accommodations with initiatives like Airbnb-Friendly Apartments and Experiences. ...
Airbnb Q3 2024 Financials Reveal Solid Growth, Push for Quality, and Co-Host Network’s Strong Start
With revenue reaching $3.7 billion (up 10% year-over-year) and a surge in key metrics like total bookings, Airbnb is leveraging ...
Booking.com rolls out Tools and Funding Support for Easier Sustainability Certification
With 75% of global travelers saying they want to travel more sustainably in 2024, eco-certification is no longer optional for ...
EU VAT Rules for Booking Platforms, Vrbo Gets Boost From Bing, Recover Abandoned Bookings With Hospitable
How the New EU VAT Reforms Affect Vacation Rentals Expedia and Bing Team Up to Offer Dual Rewards for Vrbo ...
How Netflix, Airbnb, and Social Media Are Driving the “Set-Jetting” Trend—and What It Means for Vacation Rental Managers
It seems that every day, hordes of travelers “discover” a breathtaking location they saw on a show, movie, or TikTok ...
Portugal Relaxes Regulations, Host & Stay Intensifies Expansion, Spain to Enforce National Register
Portugal Lifts Major Short-Term Rental Restrictions Snigdha’s View Host & Stay Sets Sights on UK and Overseas Expansion with Fresh ...
Sirreti Announces Gathering for Luxury Travel and Rental Professionals In New York
According to Market Research Intellect, the luxury rental market is booming, valued at $19.5 billion in 2024 and projected to ...
Founder Interview Episode 2: How Dale Smith Scaled Host & Stay to 1,400+ Properties
What if scaling a property management business wasn’t just about adding more listings, but about building a portfolio with solid ...
Adding Properties in a Competitive Market: Inventory Growth in 2025
Expanding inventory is set to be the number one priority for property managers in 2025, with over 75% of attendees ...
How Airbnb’s New AI Tools Can Boost Your Bookings: What Every Vacation Rental Manager Should Know
Airbnb has introduced new features that use AI to guide travelers through each stage of the booking process, making it ...
2025 Travel Trends (Expedia + Booking.com): Actionable Insights for Vacation Rental Managers
Booking.com and Expedia have released their much-anticipated 2025 travel predictions and the way travelers think, book, and experience stays is ...
Airbnb’s Focus on Japan, Bob W’s European Expansion, Minut’s AI Weed Detection
Airbnb’s Latest Campaign Eyes Japan’s Domestic Travel Market Snigdha’s View Bob W Expands Across Europe, Taps New CFO About Bob ...
