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HomeAway Proposes New Orleans Short-Term Rental Policy Amid Industry’s Uncertain Future in the City

Alexa Nota -
Last week HomeAway submitted a short-term rental policy proposal to the city of New Orleans. Its Whole-Home, Whole-Community Policy Solutions proposal follows a measure passed by...
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Columbus Set to Tax and Regulate Short-Term Rentals

Alexa Nota -
Columbus city council voted 6 – 0 last week to approve an ordinance regulating short-term rentals in the city. Starting January 1, 2019, short-term...
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Chicago Increases Short-Term Rental Tax to 6% to Support Victims of Domestic Violence

Alexa Nota -
Chicago city council voted unanimously last week to increase the surcharge on short-term rental transactions from 4 percent to 6 percent. Proposed by Mayor...
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Open Discussion: Keeping Guests Safe Without Scaring Them Away

Alexa Nota -
The Atlantic Ocean claims several lives on the North Carolina coast where I live every year. Just last week, six visitors were swept out...
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The Future of OTA Guest Fees for Vacation Rentals: Airbnb, Booking, Expedia/HomeAway Have Conflicting Views on a Fee for Travelers

Amy Hinote -
Airbnb started it. We all know the story by now. Airbnb founders Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia couldn't afford to pay rent in their San...
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A Learning Experience: Urban Short-Term Rentals and Traditional Vacation Rentals

Amiad Soto -
The Growth of Urban Short-Term Rentals Over the last few years we have seen a significant rise in the number of property management businesses operating...
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#BookDirect: Guest Education Day, February 7 — Let your guests know it pays to book direct, book smart, and book local.

Amy Hinote -
With a multitude of new travelers searching for vacation rentals, vacation rental managers and homeowners are joining forces for one day with a singular...
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Regulations

South Lake Tahoe Adds More Restrictions and Larger Fines to VHR Ordinance

Heather Weiermann -
The City Council of South Lake Tahoe implemented new restrictions and fines to their Vacation Home Rental Ordinance that took effect on December 22,...
OTAs

RVShare names former HomeAway Executive Jon Gray as CEO

VRM Intel Staff -
RVshare, which was founded in 2013 and is the world's largest RV rental marketplace, today announced that former HomeAway Chief Revenue Officer Jon Gray has joined...
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Airbnb Amends Lawsuit Against Santa Monica to Focus on California Coastal Act and Federal Law

Heather Weiermann -
AirBnb did not waste any time in taking action to incorporate last week's California Coastal Commission 9-2 vote to reject Laguna Beach’s ordinance, which...
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Savannah Sues Vacation Rental Operator Now That Short-Term Rentals Are Defined By City Ordinance

Heather Weiermann -
In September 2017 Savannah City officials adopted an amended ordinance to define and create more structure for the growing number of short-term vacation rentals within...
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California Coastal Commission Rejects Laguna Beach’s Short-Term Rental Ban

Heather Weiermann -
On Thursday, Dec. 14, the California Coastal Commission met in Dana Point, CA to review and vote on the city of Laguna Beach’s proposed short-term...
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Denver Having Issues Managing and Enforcing Short-Term Rental Regulations

Heather Weiermann -
The City of Denver is struggling with its processes for tracking and enforcing its new short-term vacation rental regulations. City auditors issued a report...
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Tybee Island amends ordinance for short-term vacation rentals and increases fees

Heather Weiermann -
After working closely with representatives of the short-term vacation rental industry, the Tybee City Council approved amendments to the city's short-term vacation rental ordinance...
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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

Seattle City Council Voting on Rental Regulations Today!

Heather Weiermann -
Today is the final city council meeting where new rental regulations for the short term rental industry in Seattle will be decided. Local vacation...
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...
Business

How to Make Your Vacation Rental Business a Success

Danielle Moses -
Welcome to a New World of Travel  The travel industry has hit a new level in the past few years. Travelers are not just visiting...
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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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Local planning board OKs short-term Savannah, GA vacation rental restrictions

Dan Kline -
Despite some misgivings, the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission on Tuesday voted in support of new short-term vacation rental restrictions. The revisions were developed by...
Resources

A Commercial Insurance Requirement is Good for the VR Industry

Darren Pettyjohn -
On October 22, 2015, Airbnb announced its Host Protection Insurance that provides $1 million in commercial liability insurance to all US hosts and owners who book through the Airbnb site. The coverage applies during the booked...
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Regulations

New Orleans and Chicago see decline in short term rental inventory due to increased regulations

VRM Intel Staff -
Most cities saw continued growth in short-term rentals from May to June, with the exception of the cities that are cracking down on vacation...
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Working With Policymakers To Help Create Effective, Commonsense Regulations

Matt Curtis -
My wife and I had a recent dilemma: What do we do in a hotel room when our six-month-old daughter has fallen asleep? The...
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Chicago Suburb Allows Vacation Rentals with Regulations

VRM Intel Staff -
Aldermen OK vacation rental rules on 5-4 vote Submitted by Bill Smith on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at 10:19 am Evanston aldermen gave final approval this...
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