JetBlue to Offer Short Term Rentals Soon
JetBlue is making a foray into the short term rental business, adding to its growing non-air portfolio of businesses that…
Booking.com: Alternative Accommodations Account for One-Third of New Bookings in 3Q
Booking has 6.5 million listings in the alternative accommodation space. In the U.S., “alternative accommodations grew low double digits [in…
Robust Vacation Rental Demand Triggers Debate on the Future of Hotels
A bright spot in travel has been the robust demand for vacation rentals, especially in leisure destinations. Occupancy rates and prices…
Airbnb Expects to File IPO in August
Airbnb is planning to file paperwork for its long anticipated IPO later this month reports The Wall Street Journal. Airbnb…
Bouncy Recovery Expected for Vacation Rentals
Expedia’s earnings call last week gave us a glimpse into the state of the vacation rental business. May and June…
Lisbon to Pay Landlords to Ditch Vacation Rentals for Long Term Rentals
Lisbon officials recently announced a program to help increase the amount of affordable housing in the city center — paying…
Important to Florida’s Economic Recovery, Counties Scramble to Reopen Short Term Rentals
Local governments across Florida are rushing to reopen short term rentals before peak travel season, showing the industry’s importance to…
Vrbo’s New Cleaning Program and Outlook on Summer Rental Demand
Vrbo recently announced a program that helps rental property owners communicate updated cleaning practices and shows customers rental properties closer…
Slowdown in Vacation Rental Cancellations as Bookings Begin to Recover
With travel bans throughout the world limiting movement, vacation rentals saw a spike in cancellations in March and early April.…
The Branded Short Term Rental Operator Market is Getting Crowded
Branded short term rental (STR) operators like WhyHotel and Sonder have emerged with different business models – branded STR apartments…