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Short-Term Rental and Vacation Rental News

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Vrbo in Major Reversal on Guest Refund Policies

If Vrbo's new host cancellation policy looks familiar, it's not dissimilar from the one Airbnb imposed a few months ago.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

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Airbnb Works to Keep Indoor Security Camera Complaints Hidden — CNN Investigation

Airbnb loves publicity, but not when it involves stories about hidden security cameras inside its properties.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

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Airbnb Debuts Olympics Ad: ‘Why Stay in a Hotel on the Touristy Side of Paris?’

Airbnb is among the travel industry leaders in taking advantage of the global events category. Its push in Paris highlights the importance it sees for this sector.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

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The Future of Short-Term Rentals in India

Established brands and rising Millennial and Gen Z demand are transforming India's travel landscape through authentic, immersive short-term rentals.

Varsha Arora, Skift | 3 months ago

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Summer’s Hottest Short-Term Rental Markets

Mid-sized cities are becoming the new hotspots for July 4th getaways.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

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How Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Influenced OpenAI’s Regulatory Stance

Is it too far-fetched to think that Brian Chesky might one day pull a "Dara Khosrowshahi," who left his post as Expedia boss for the bigger opportunity to head Uber? After all, developing generative AI at OpenAI is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 months ago

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HomeToGo’s Response to California’s Junk Fee Law: Show Total Price INCLUDING Taxes

HomeToGo plans to quash bait-and-switch pricing in the way it displays the total price of a short-term rental stay. But will consumers appreciate the effort if rivals' less-transparent prices appear lower?

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

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Is Airbnb Doing Enough to Ban Hate Groups? Airbnb Responds to Whistleblower Claims

The issue of rooting out members of violent groups from Airbnb and other online platforms — and hotels — is as relevant today as when Airbnb adopted its policy in 2018.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago

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July 4 Vacation Rentals Surge at Atlantic Beaches But Soften in Cities: Exclusive

Delaware and Maryland beaches along with other U.S. coastal hotspots are seeing spikes in bookings for short-term rentals and vacation homes during the upcoming holiday weekend, according to exclusive data from AirDNA.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

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Barcelona to Ban All Short-Term Rentals by 2029

Many destinations in seeking to regulate short-term rentals try to balance the needs of locals with the benefits of tourism. Barcelona has had enough.

Dennis Schaal | 3 months ago