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San Diego City Council Adjourns without a Final Vote on Short-Term Rental Regulations

Heather Weiermann -
After more than ten hours, which included listening to over 250 comments from the public, in addition to amendments flying back and forth between...
Regulations

Toronto City Council Voted 40-3 In Favor of Short Term Rental Regulations

Heather Weiermann -
Thu., Dec. 7, 2017 Toronto city council approved regulations for short-term rentals in the city after a day-long debate on the issue. Council voted 40-3 in...
Marketing

New Travel Show Spotlighting Vacation Rentals Gives Travelers an Inside Look at Alternative Accommodations

Amy Hinote -
Anthony Bourdain, Rick Steves and Lisa Ling have a new colleague in their midst…Matt Landau. This month vacation rental expert, world traveler, and rising star,...
Education

Powerhouse Duo Launches “Sea to Ski with Sarah and T” Podcast for Professional Vacation Rental Managers

Amy Hinote -
Watch out, Mika and Joe! Vacation rental industry powerhouses, Sarah Bradford and Tim Cafferty, have joined forces to launch a podcast series for professional...
Technology

The State of Vacation Rental Software 2018

Amy Hinote -
“The Tech-Enabled Vacation Rental Manager” examined the increase of technology functionality utilized by property managers (PMs) to meet and scale needs throughout the company....
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Wyndham CEO on EU Vacation Rentals: “We received considerable interest in this business from potential buyers”

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In August, Wyndham Worldwide announced plans to spin off its hotel business from its ownership business to allow the two separate companies to focus on their...
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OneRoofTop Founders Discuss Recent Acquisition by Cloudbeds

Amy Hinote -
Cloudbeds, San Diego-based provider of software and channel management for independent properties (hotels, hostels, inns, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, vacation rentals, and more), announced...
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HomeAway Addresses Questions About Its New Revenue Management Tool

Amy Hinote -
Expedia-owned HomeAway recently launched its revenue management tool, MarketMaker, that allows vacation rental owners and managers to compare pricing with other homes listed on HomeAway’s sites and...
Latest News

Who is the next disruptor in the vacation rental industry?

Amy Hinote -
Travelers have been staying in vacation homes for centuries, but it wasn’t until the emergence and disruption of VRBO.com and Airbnb that the industry...
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HomeAway to Sponsor “Vacation Rental Potential” TV Series on A&E

Amy Hinote -
Today at its user conference, HomeAway announced it is sponsoring an upcoming TV series titled "Vacation Rental Potential." The series will be produced by Chicken...
Latest News

$3M Lawsuit Against Vacasa Serves as a Warning for All Vacation Rental Managers

Amy Hinote -
Last week, an Oregon resident and vacation home owner filed a lawsuit against Portland-based Vacasa requesting class action status and seeking $3 million in estimated...
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Managers And Owners Angry At HomeAway’s Changes, But Is It Fair?

Amy Hinote -
Vacation rental managers and homeowners in traditional vacation markets are up in arms about the many changes at HomeAway since Expedia’s purchase of the...
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Meredith Lodging Acquires Oregon Shores Vacation Rentals

Amy Hinote -
Meredith Lodging LLC, based in Lincoln City, Oregon, announced today that it has acquired Oregon Shores Vacation Rentals. This is Meredith Lodging's fifth vacation...
OTAs

Funding in the Vacation Rental Sector Slows: $639 Million Raised in 2017, Down from $1.85 Billion in 2016

Amy Hinote -
Startups in the vacation rental sector raised $639 million in disclosed funding in 2017, down from $1.85 billion in 2016. With the size and opportunity...
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Technology

The Tech-Enabled Vacation Rental Company Has Arrived, But What Does It Mean?

Amy Hinote -
Over the last several months, fast-growing vacation rental companies have begun to describe themselves as “technology-enabled” or “tech-enabled” in the media and in their communications. However, in a sector...
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Expedia’s CEO Heading to Uber

Amy Hinote -
According to the New York TImes, Uber has selected Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to take over the CEO role left vacant after the controverisal resignation of...
Technology

Founder and CEO Tracy Lotz Discusses LiveRez’s Growth, Outlook, and New Initiatives  

Amy Hinote -
Founded in 2008, LiveRez has grown to be one of the most used technology platforms in the vacation rental industry. With over 1,200 systems...
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Vacasa Founders Eric Breon and Cliff Johnson: An Inside Look at Vacasa’s Fast Growth and the Lessons Learned Along the Way 

Amy Hinote -
With 1,400 employees, Vacasa is making headlines as the fastest-growing technology-enabled, full-service property management company in the vacation rental industry. Currently the second-largest vacation rental management...
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Stay Alfred Raises $15M and Introduces Hotel-Like Short-Term Rentals to Downtown Urban Markets  

Amy Hinote -
Founded in 2012, Spokane-based Stay Alfred manages four hundred short-term rentals in busy downtown areas in twelve major U.S. cities, with plans to grow its rental inventory tenfold and expand internationally over the next...
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RedAwning CEO Tim Choate on $40 million raise: “The market opportunity is essentially unlimited”

Amy Hinote -
RedAwning recently announced it has secured $40 million in a Series A funding round led by Boston-based growth equity firm Silversmith Capital Partners. RedAwning primarily...
Latest News

Former Wyndham Vacation Rentals President Bob Milne Joins Vacasa as COO

Amy Hinote -
With 1,400 employees, Vacasa has been making headlines as the fastest-growing full-service property management company in the vacation rental industry. Currently the second-largest vacation...
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Technology

Beyond Pricing Acquires Smart Host

Amy Hinote -
Vacation rental revenue management software provider, Beyond Pricing, today announced the acquisition of Smart Host, a Techstars alum which provides vacation rental owners and...
News

What if the industry assumptions about OTAs are wrong?

Amy Hinote -
OTAs are forming a consensus on how vacation rental managers should operate, but what if they are wrong? The vacation rental industry is finding itself...
News

AHLA lobbying effort influences Elizabeth Warren and Diane Feinstein to take on “concerns about the short-term rental industry”

Amy Hinote -
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is in the process of implementing a proactive strategy to rein in professional short-term rental operators. According to a...
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