NYC Airbnb Details, FAA Loopholes and China Visa Waivers
Today's podcast looks at Legit Airbnb’s in New York, a charter jet loophole, and China’s expanded visa waiver scheme.
Airbnb News
What started as AirBedandBreakfast.com has grown into a massive public company that IPOd in 2020. Airbnb is now the world's largest online alternative-accommodation community, allowing millions of users to list, search, and rent authentic homestays and vacation-rental experiences in countless cities across the globe.
NYC Has Approved Just 2,242 Short-Term Rental Host Registrations
New York City has only approved a couple of thousand host registrations, and all for reservations where the host is present during the stay. That's great news for neighborhoods sick of house parties and illegal hotels, and dour news for tourists and short-term rental platforms.
Former Airbnb Execs Back Subletting Startup in NYC
Short-term rental regulations in New York City have harmed some businesses, but here's an example of a startup whose founders said the rules have helped.
The Future of Short-Term Rentals, as Seen by Industry Executives
Several executives speaking at the recent Skift Short-Term Rental Summit offered predictions for the future of the sector, and here are some noteworthy ones.
‘People are Losing Their Homes’ — Ex-Host on NYC’s Short-Term Rental Ban
Some New York City homeowners believe they should still be allowed to list their homes on Airbnb despite the city's ban, and they're not letting up in their demand for reinstatement.
Short-Term Rentals Haven’t Fully Caught On for Business Travel, but They’re Getting There
The uptake of vacation rentals for business travel depends on proving safety and reliability to road warriors and travel managers.
These Markets Could Drive Vacation Rental Growth
Texas could be the future of the vacation rental market.
HomeAway Co-Founder on Individual Hosts vs. Pros and Why He Doesn’t Use Airbnb or Vrbo
HomeAway Co-founder Carl Shepherd thinks the vacation rental industry isn’t doing enough for individual hosts.
Airbnb Thinks Its Edge Over Vrbo and Booking Is Individual Hosts
The easier route for platforms to scale listings is to contract with property managers. But Airbnb thinks that the secret sauce is individual hosts.
The Myth of Vacation-Rental Fatigue: What Guests Really Want - Skift Research
Don't panic over vacation rental rants online! Our research reveals these are growing pains, but not a sign of doom. Travelers still like vacation rentals for the space, affordability, and convenience they offer. This unique blend ensures continued popularity among travelers.