Short-Term Rental and Vacation Rental News
Airbnb, Booking, Expedia to Share Data With the UK Government
Data is precious, but accurate data straight from the source is trustworthy and actionable.
Airbnb to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Efforts With New Acquisition
Today's podcast discusses Airbnb's AI investment, Riyadh Air's ambitions, and Turkey's tourism cooling.
Airbnb Acquires AI Company Led by a Siri Creator
Adam Cheyer has driven a lot of success through his work at past companies. Now he's at Airbnb, showing the company really is serious about its dedication to integrating AI.
Want a Luxury Rental? You Can Get A Piece
Miami-based startup Foothold.co has introduced a real estate crowdfunding platform specializing in luxury vacation rentals.
Miami Startup Launches Vacation Rentals Crowdfunding Platform
Miami startup Foothold.co has launched a real estate crowdfunding platform for investing in luxury vacation rentals.
Hyatt Sold Off Its Vacation Rental Management Arm For Up To $50 Million
In late September, Hyatt Hotels announced that it was exiting its vacation rental management business while launching an online short-term rental platform soon. Its Destination Residences Management unit was sold…
Booking.com Enters Into $100 Million Tax Settlement With Italy
Booking settled Italy's claim that it needed to collect VAT on short-term rentals for many partners. This could have big implications for the sector in other EU countries.
Vacasa Continues to Lose Vacation Rental Owners
From the end of last year until now, Vacasa has seen homeowners leaving its platform and CEO Rob Greyber expects it will continue into the first quarter of 2024.
Will Las Vegas’ Sphere Be a Big Zero?
Today's podcast discusses Airbnb's enhancements for hosts, Las Vegas' latest big attraction, and Singapore Air's earnings.