Srividya Kalyanaraman

Vrbo is reiterating the message that the traveler's experience is key to building demand and a strong business.

Multiple vacation rental associations, which include property managers and host-homeowners, and they are preparing for a lengthy litigation battle against a Colorado county’s short-term rental ordinances. 

Happy hump day, folks – let's get into it. I was reading this latest report from Skift’s director of research Wouter Geerts: Airbnb vs Vrbo in 20 Charts, and here are a few stats I find interesting.

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Welcome back, it’s a brand new day to talk about junk fees — as discussed on TikTok. A viral video posted by a comedian scoffs at short-term rentals and sometimes-exorbitant “host fees.”

While it may still be early to measure the impact of these restrictions on New York City’s short-term rental market, there are cues to be taken from similar laws passed in other cities around the world. 

Is Airbnb bracing for a supply shortfall, or owner churn away from short-term rentals to longer-term rentals?

Airbnb has partnered with Sentral Wynwood in Miami, allowing apartment tenants to rent out their units for up to 75 days. When tenants choose to list their apartments, Airbnb will handle pricing, security, access for guests, and cleaning.

New York City's Office of Special Enforcement has approved only 257 out of 3,250 short-term rental host registrations before the September 5 enforcement deadline.