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    Short Stay Summit Moves to Old Billingsgate for April 2023

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 28
    Next year's Short Stay Summit will be held on April 27 at Old Billingsgate in central London. Its hosts will once again be the European Holiday Home Association (EHHA), the U.K. Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), and the U.S.-based Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA).

    Louisville Metro May Explore More Changes to Short-Term Rental Rules

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 27
    Louisville, Kentucky, Metro Council member Markus Winkler wants the city's Planning Commission to revisit the enforcement of regulations on short-term rentals.

    Palm Springs Council to Consider Cap on Number of Short-Term Rental Permits

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 27
    Palm Springs, California, may soon impose a 2,500-unit cap on short-term vacation rental permits if the city council follows recommendations from the Vacation Rental Work Group.

    Chattanooga City Council May Soon Consider Revisions to Short-Term Rentals Ordinance

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 27
    The Chattanooga, Tennessee, City Council may soon consider altering the city's existing rules on short-term rentals that could include caps on density, with the looming expiration of a moratorium on rentals not occupied by owners.

    Hawaii Vacation Rentals Reported an Occupancy Rate of 65 Percent in August

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 27
    The Hawaii Tourism Authority and the state Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism's latest Hawaii Vacation Rental Performance Report found Hawaii vacation rentals were 64.7 percent occupied in August.

    Short-Term Rental Supply Is Outpacing Demand as Listings Soar

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 27
    AirDNA reported that property listings on short-term rental platforms were up 23 percent in August compared to last year while average daily rates' (ADRs) growth slowed, trailing costs caused by inflation.

    Rates and Travel Patterns Normalize in Record Summer for European Short-Term Rentals

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 27
    AirDNA reports that the European short-term rental market witnessed a full recovery from the pandemic in the summer, with 3.5 percent more nights stayed in such accommodations in June, July, and August than in 2019. Demand also topped 2019 levels in August, with revenue up 22 percent from 2019.

    ‘Homerunners’ to Premiere at VRMA International Conference

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 21
    The world premiere of the docuseries ‘Homerunners‘ will be held on October 23 as part of the VRMA International Conference. Hosted by Vacation Rental Marketing Blog Founder Matt Landau, the docuseries takes a behind-the-scenes look at the $78.6 billion vacation rental industry.

    Hospitality Brand PR Strategies for Crisis Management

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 21
    Four public relations (PR) experts explain what hospitality brands should do to in times of crisis.

    Wilmington. NC, Doles Out Nearly $1 Million, Concluding Short-Term Rental Litigation

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 20
    Wilmington, North Carolina's litigation with David and Peggy Schroeder about its short-term rental ordinance has reached a settlement, resulting in nearly $800,000 in payouts.

    Lewes, Delaware, Town Council Schedules Hearing for Short-Term Rental Ordinance

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 20
    The Town Council of Lewes, Delaware, is weighing a plan to formally license short-term rentals by leveling the playing field for owners of both short-term and long-term rentals.

    Fayetteville, Arkansas, Could Remove Permit Requirement for Short-Term Rental Owners

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 20
    The Fayetteville, Arkansas, Planning Commission voted 6-2 to recommend stripping a rule requiring short-term rental owners to get a permit from the commission before they can start operating.

    FIFA World Cup 2022 to Fuel Demand for Short-Term Rentals in Dubai

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 20
    The short-term rental market in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeing a windfall from the FIFA World Cup 2022, with demand for such accommodations booming ahead of the event. Dubai is close to Qatar, where the event is being held.

    Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Says Competitors Have the Travel Marketing Funnel All Wrong

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 20
    Airbnb Chair and CEO Brian Chesky thinks online travel competitors have that flight focus at the top of the marketing "funnel" all wrong, and that instead marketing should revolve around the destination.

    Guesty Buys YieldPlanet and Launches Distribution Hub

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 20
    Guesty has bought hotel-focused revenue and distribution platform YieldPlanet.

    Short-Term Rental Rules Enforcement Starts in Corpus Christi

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 13
    Corpus Christi, Texas, started enforcing its short-term rental (STR) ordinance, which applies to single-family residences rented out for fewer than 30 consecutive days, on Sept. 1.

    Phoenix Short-Term Rental Regulation Audit Finds Enforcement, Communication Issues

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 13
    An audit indicates Phoenix, Arizona's short-term rental regulation efforts are falling short, with many officers not knowing how to label them as problem properties.

    Hawaiian Short-Term Rental Property Owners Urge Judge to Stop New Ordinance From Disrupting Business

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 13
    U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson heard arguments this week on whether to grant a preliminary injunction to short-term rental owners in Honolulu, Hawaii, challenging an upcoming ordinance that would outlaw such properties after October.

    Get Ready, Licenses for Short-Term Rentals in San Diego Will Soon Be the Law

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 13
    Short-term rental hosts in San Diego, California, must have required licenses to operate by May 1, assuming they are selected in a lottery that will limit rental licenses to 6,500 for whole-home rentals.

    Developer Wants Biloxi to Reconsider Short-Term Rental Ordinance

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 13
    A Gulf Coast developer wants Biloxi, Mississippi, to rethink an ordinance that disallows short-term rentals on any single-family residential-zoned property, arguing it would prevent properties such as his from being damaged by long-term guests.

    Austin's Unlicensed STR Spaces in Focus as Council Reviews Short-Term Rental Enforcement

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 13
    The Austin, Texas, City Council may soon consider revising how the city manages unlicensed short-term rentals (STRs).

    Hilton Head, SC, Is Trying to Get Its Short-Term Rental Situation Under Control

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 13
    Hilton Head, South Carolina, is trying to regulate the island's short-term rental community, a situation complicated by not knowing exactly how many rentals exist, nor how much that number has changed since local property owners began leveraging the appeal of Airbnb.

    Ketchum, Idaho, Tries to Get Short-Term Rentals in Compliance With New Ordinance

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 6
    Ketchum, Idaho, approved an ordinance in January requiring short-term rental owners to acquire a special operational permit, but the city thinks only about half of rentals operating have registered since applications went live in June.

    Newburyport, Massachusetts, City Council Delays Action on Short-Term Rental Regulations

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 6
    The City Council of Newburyport, Massachusetts, voted to continue discussing the proposed regulation of short-term rental units on Sept. 12.

    Court Upholds Jersey City Ordinance Aimed at Short-Term Rentals

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 6
    A federal appeals court upheld a Jersey City, New Jersey, ordinance to rein in short-term rentals, which stops short of an outright ban. The ordinance tweaked an older measure that largely removed large-scale operations by restricting rentals mostly to owner-occupied properties.

    Mi Casa, Su Casa? Courts Continue to Uphold Local Regulation of Short-Term Rentals

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 6
    Municipalities continue to impose restrictions on short-term rentals as they maintain their popularity among travelers and profitability among property owners.

    Evolve Announced as Hopper's Largest Direct Rental Supplier

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 6
    Denver, Colorado-based vacation rental management company Evolve and travel agency Hopper have announced a collaboration that will make over 24,000 Evolve vacation homes across more than 750 markets available through the Hopper app.

    Google Is NOT Going to Kill Airbnb

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 6
    Skift's Dennis Schaal writes that the pronouncement by business and real estate podcaster Nick Huber that Google will kill Airbnb is unfounded, though some think otherwise with the contention that both guests and hosts prefer direct booking that incurs no service fees.

    Vacasa Reveals Top Travel Trends for Fall 2022

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 6
    Vacasa and Allison+Partners Research analyzed leading travel trends to anticipate how the coming fall season might pan out.

    How UAE's Tourism Boom Is Helping Short-Term Rentals Thrive

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 6
    Demand for short-term rentals has risen significantly among travelers to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), primarily due to a post-COVID tourism resurgence combined with remote work options.

    Now Is the Time to Invest in Rental Properties, Say Experts

    By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 6
    Experts say the time is ripe to invest in rental properties, with demand for long-term properties and vacation rentals surging despite rising interest rates. Moreover, a slight drop in real estate prices and decelerating sales are making it easier for aspiring landlords to buy rentals.

    Short-Term Rental Proposal Sparks Debate About Impact on Peaks and Other Portland Islands

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 29
    This fall, voters in Portland, Maine, will consider an ordinance to further limit the number and types of short-term rentals in the city, which could significantly affect Peaks and other local islands.

    Malibu Short-Term Rental Regulation Struck Down by State

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 29
    The California Coastal Commission has rejected the city of Malibu's proposed short-term rental rule, claiming it would hobble the market and shrink affordable lodging options for visitors.

    Auburn Council Member Seeks to Challenge Short-Term Rental Regulation

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 29
    Auburn, Alabama, Council member Steven Dixon is challenging the city's government over an ordinance limiting short-term rentals (STRs) all the way up to the state Supreme Court.

    Short-Term Rental Owners Battle Clark County, Nevada, State to Provide Lodging

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 29
    Short-term rental owners are fighting Clark County and the state of Nevada to be allowed to rent their properties through popular online platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.

    New Orleans Short-Term Rental Rule Struck Down by Court

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 29
    A federal appeals court has struck down a New Orleans law restricting licenses for short-term Airbnb-style rentals to city residents, ruling that it unconstitutionally blocks out-of-state property owners from the vacation rental market.

    Amid Housing Crises Vacation Towns Limit Short-Term Rentals

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 29
    Vacation towns like Steamboat Springs, Colorado, are limiting short-term rentals to cope with a housing crisis, which they mainly blame on the vacation rental industry.

    Kleiner Perkins Leads $30M Raise for Zumper to Meet Flexible, Short-Term Rental Demand

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 29
    Online rental marketplace Zumper reports that it witnessed "a significant subset" of its renters looking for more flexible options, such as month-to-month or hybrid leases last year.

    Investor Offers Insight Into How the Entertainment Industry and Others Affect the Airbnb Market

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 29
    Multiple entertainment-related industries have tapped Airbnb as an alternative source of revenue, with one example being venues available for rent like the mansion from "The Godfather" films.

    PriceLabs Acquires Rental Scale-Up in Push to Deliver Vacation Rental Insights

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 29
    PriceLabs has purchased short-term rental resource hub Rental Scale-Up in a bid to provide vacation rental business practices and market data insights to clients and the overall short-term rental industry in multiple formats.

    Vacasa Picks Protege of Uber CEO to Be Next Chief Executive

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 25
    Vacasa is tapping longtime travel executive Rob Greyber to be its next CEO. Greyber, who led Expedia’s Egencia division from 2009 to 2020, will succeed current Chief Executive Matt Roberts, effective September 6.

    Airbnb Rolls Out 'Anti-Party Technology' to Help Enforce Bans

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 23
    Airbnb is deploying "anti-party technology" in the United States and Canada to help enforce bans against parties at properties rented through its platform.

    Amazon's Bezos: The Next Hawaii Vacation Disruptor?

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 23
    Amazon founder Jeff Bezos aims to shake up Hawaii's vacation sector with his investment in Arrived Homes, which offers fractional ownership in single-family rental properties.

    Short-Term Rental Operators Fight Back Against Greenville, South Carolina's Short-Term Rental Rules, Restrictions

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 22
    Greenville, South Carolina's crackdown on short-term rentals has prodded hosts to fight back in order to amend local ordinances.

    Front Desk Picks up Short-Term Rental Units From Shuttered WanderJaunt

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 22
    Frontdesk co-founder and Chief Product Officer Jesse DePinto said his company has obtained 33 units from defunct property management company WanderJaunt, with "potentially hundreds more in the pipeline." He called it another opportunity for consolidation in the short-term rental market.

    Casai and Nomah Merge for Latin America Short-Term Rental Expansion

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 22
    Apartment rental company Casai and Brazilian rental company Nomah will merge; the companies say the combined firm will be the largest short-term rental company in Latin America, with over 3,000 units in Brazil and Mexico.

    AirDNA MarketMinder Releases Next-Level Rates Tool Update

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 22
    AirDNA's MarketMinder data and analytics dashboard has deployed a major update for short-term rental hosts to enhance their market research and upgrade their listing performance.

    Guesty Books $170M to Double Down on Property Management Tools for Rental Platforms

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 22
    Guesty announced an all-equity round totaling $170 million in capital to continue driving its expansion, as well as invest in tools to address changing consumer habits.

    Sedona Offering Up to $10K to Short-Term Rental Owners Who Sign Leases With Locals

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 16
    Sedona, Arizona, is willing to shell out thousands of dollars to short-term rental owners who offer long-term leases to local workers who lack affordable housing, rather than host tourists.

    A Dozen Niagara Falls, Ontario, Vacation Rental Properties Before the Courts

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 16
    The Niagara Falls, Ontario, city council has received an update concerning its plan to enforce bylaws against illegally operated vacation rental properties.

    Debate Continues Over Wilmington's New Short-Term Rental Rules as Market Evolves

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 16
    The Wilmington (N.C.) City Council last week formally amended the ordinance governing the city's short-term rentals -- rules that some embraced and others opposed when they went into effect three years ago.

    Majority in Aspen, Colorado, Tax Survey Favors New Tax on Short-Term Rentals

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 16
    A survey of 322 voters in Aspen, Colorado, found nearly two-thirds approve of a new tax charged to guests at short-term rentals (STRs), with 63 percent of respondents favoring such a tax against 36 percent who did not.

    OYO Purchases Bornholmske Feriehuse in Denmark

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 16
    Netherlands-based OYO Vacation Homes announced the acquisition of Danish vacation home operator Bornholmske Feriehuse through its subsidiary Danish rental brand DanCenter.

    Short-Term Rental Firm CorpHousing Group Lists IPO

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 16
    CorpHousing Group, a leading provider of short-term rentals under the SoBeNY consumer brand, saw its shares begin trading Aug. 12 on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

    JP Morgan Chase to Offer Full Service Travel Agency

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 16
    JP Morgan Chase is organizing a full service travel business, having purchased a travel agent offering luxury trips, a booking system, and a restaurant review company.

    The Big Opportunity for Short-Term Rentals

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 16
    While demand for short-term rentals has showed few signs of waning since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, building supply has proven more challenging. That has some industry players sensing potential opportunities.

    Short-Term Rentals to Be Focus of New Maine State Housing Commission

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 9
    A new legislative commission will consider short-term rentals and their impact on the affordable housing shortage in Maine.

    Sonoma County, California, Approves Updated Regulations on Vacation Rentals

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 9
    Sonoma County, California, supervisors passed updated regulations on vacation rental units, restricting them in some areas and banning them wholesale in others.

    Short-Term Rental Association Sues Clark County, Nevada Over Regulations

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 9
    A lawsuit against Clark County and the state of Nevada alleges that an ordinance to license, regulate, and enforce violations of short-term rentals in unincorporated Clark County "exceeds the boundaries" of what is allowed under Nevada and US Constitutions.

    City of Aspen Hires Liaison for Business Community, Short-Term Rentals

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 9
    Aspen, Colorado, has hired Emmy Garrigus to act as liaison to the business community and oversee the municipal government's short-term rental program.

    Why Your Rental Investments Should Track Migration Patterns

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 9
    In an article for Forbes, Orion Haus CEO Cindy Diffenderfer offered three considerations that short-term rental investors should weigh with regard to migration patterns.

    Vacation Rental Income Assists Some Local Residents with High Cost of Living in Cook County

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 9
    Cook County, Illinois, residents can help accommodate the high cost of living by supplementing their income with vacation rentals.

    Airbnb Bookings Hit Record High as Travel Recovers

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 9
    Airbnb saw a record surge in bookings on its platform amid travel's recovery, with nearly 104 million nights and experiences booked from April through June 2022. Bookings climbed 25 percent from last year to 103.7 million.

    Municipal and Planners Associations File Friend-of-Court Briefs in Short-Term Rental Case

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 1
    In briefs filed with the New Hampshire (NH) Supreme Court, lawyers for the town of Conway, the NH Municipal Association and NH Planners Association say a Carroll County Superior Court judge ignored wording in the town’s zoning ordinance when ruling in favor of short-term rental owner Scott Kudrick.

    Fort Worth, Texas City Leaders Considering Short-Term Rental Regulations—Residents Are Divided

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 1
    The city of Fort Worth, Texas, held two public meetings last week to discuss how to handle short-term rentals moving forward.

    Vacasa Releases Top 25 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home for 2022

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 1
    Vacasa has released its fifth annual Top 25 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home report.

    PriceLabs Gets $30 Million Investment for Short-Term Rental Pricing Solution

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 1
    PriceLabs has landed a $30 million minority growth investment from Summit Partners.

    Has Remote Work Changed the Travel Landscape?

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 1
    In the first quarter of 2022, nearly 25 percent of job postings at the 50,000 largest companies in the United States and Canada were for permanently remote positions, according to the job listing service Ladders, up from four percent before the pandemic.

    City of Vernon, Canada, Conducts Survey on New Short-Term Rentals Rules

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 26
    The City of Vernon, Canada, is conducting a survey on proposed regulations for short-term rentals (STRs) that would establish two new categories of business licensing.

    California Officials Revisit Short-Term Rental Rules Amid Pandemic Tourism Boom

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 26
    Officials in San Diego, Marin County, San Bernardino County, and other California municipalities have passed rules this year to restrict short-term rentals amid booming pandemic-driven tourism and a shortage of affordable housing.

    Casago Announces Mountain Valley Realty Acquisition

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 26
    Arizona-based vacation rental manager Casago announced its purchase of West Virginia-based real estate and vacation rental agency Mountain Valley Realty. This adds to Casago's Snowshoe, West Virginia, franchise.

    Hospitality Payments Company Planet Moves Into Rentals With Avantio Acquisition

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 26
    Hospitality software and payments technology company Planet has purchased vacation rental management service Avantio for an undisclosed amount, which will unlock new services and capabilities for Avantio's clients.

    Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Steps Back From Full-Time Role

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 26
    Airbnb co-founder and Chief Product Officer Joe Gebbia is stepping back from his full-time role at the company to devote more time to his family and consider new ventures.

    AirDNA: Occupancy Hits June Record in Europe as Travel Rebounds

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 26
    According to AirDNA's June market review, 7.2 percent more nights were spent staying in a European holiday rental in the first half of 2022 than during the same period in 2019.

    Dana Point, Calif., Council Taking Another Look at New Rules for Short-Term Rentals

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 19
    Residents of Dana Point, California, asked the City Council to reconsider new rules for how short-term rentals can operate in a popular destination for whale-watchers and beach vacationers.

    Public Polling on Short-Term Rental Tax Set to Begin in Aspen, Colo.

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 19
    Aspen, Colorado, will start polling residents on whether they want a 13 percent tax on short-term rentals.

    New Fort Worth, Texs, Webpage Provides Resources and Information on Short-Term Rentals

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 19
    The city of Fort Worth, Texas, has launched a webpage offering resources and ways to provide feedback on short-term rentals (STRs).

    This Startup Lets You Make Fractional Vacation Rental Investments Starting at $100

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 19
    US-based startup Here has announced $5 million in seed funding to build out a platform that lets people become fractional investors in vacation rentals, starting with stakes of $100.

    Five Keys to a Five-Star Short-Term Rental Listing

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 19
    Justin Miller, the co-founder of smarter hosting technology platform Showplace, has five suggestions for how hosts and property owners can gain a five-star listing for their short-term rentals. The first recommendation is to select the right photos for showcasing the property.

    You Can Stay in a Sustainable Shipping Container in Downtown Phoenix

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 19
    Downtown Phoenix, Arizona, is home to a six-story building built almost entirely from repurposed shipping containers on the outside, while inside are vacation rentals with all of the essentials.

    US Short-Term Rental Nightly Rates Push Even Higher in Record Summer

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 19
    AirDNA estimates that average daily rates for short-term rentals (STR) in the US climbed seven percent year-over-year this summer, a nearly 30 percent gain over the summer of 2019.

    North Texas City Leans Toward Minimal Regulation of Short Term Rentals

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 13
    In northern Texas, the city of Keller is debating whether or not to regulate short-term rentals (STRs) within city limits.

    Hawaii Vacation Rentals with 90-Day Minimum Head to Court

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 13
    The Honolulu, Hawaii, City Council has passed a bill that extends the minimum booking period for some vacation rentals on Oahu to at least 90 days, effectively disqualifying almost all short-term rentals on the island, other than those in specific resort areas.

    Chart Shows Big and Small Operators in Hotels vs. Short-Term Rentals

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 13
    A Skift report calculates that just over half of global hotels are affiliated with a global or regional brand, versus less than five percent of short-term rental operators.

    EU Court Adviser Rejects Airbnb Challenge to Italy's Short-Term Rental Tax

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 13
    An adviser to the European Court of Justice declared that Italy can coerce Airbnb to collect rental income tax and share data about its transactions with tax officials.

    Boston Short-Term Rentals Priced Out by Monthly Rents

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 13
    Short-term rentals in Boston, Massachusetts, have fallen to 677 citywide from an estimated 6,000 a few years ago, according to a new report.

    A Snapshot of Atlanta's Airbnb Listings Raises Questions about Regulation and Affordability

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 13
    Atlanta, Georgia, has a new short-term rental ordinance driven by concerns about community impacts like party houses, while worries that multi-property owners might be shut out of the market have suspended its enforcement.

    Short-Term Rental Demand Hits Record Levels in US

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 13
    Short-term rentals in big US cities are rebounding, with average occupancy rates in the 50 biggest metro areas climbing more than five percent in the first half of 2022 compared to last year, according to AirDNA's new mid-year short-term rental outlook report.

    Elevator Improvements in NC Vacation Rentals Go to Governor

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 7
    The North Carolina House passed safety improvement mandates to prevent injury or death from elevators inside vacation cottages and short-term rentals in the state and is sending the legislation to Gov. Roy Cooper for final approval.

    Berlin, MD, Short-Term Rental Ordinance Stays on Course

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 7
    The Berlin, Maryland, Town Council decided to move forward on its short-term rental ordinance as planned, despite a nonresident property owner's warning that the new rule, if passed now, could have serious financial fallout.

    Aspen City Council Passes Limits on Short-Term Rentals

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 7
    In Colorado, the Aspen City Council has passed an ordinance limiting short-term rentals in response to what has been deemed emergency conditions in the community in terms of quality of life, environmental degradation, and a shortage of affordable housing.

    Second Home and Holiday Let Control Plans Outlined in Wales

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 7
    Wales is planning to introduce controls to limit the numbers of second homes and holiday lets, as well as a licensing scheme for anyone wanting to list units on booking platforms.

    Tourism Nights Booked Online Recovered by 34 Percent in 2021

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 7
    Data released by Eurostat, the statistical agency of the European Union, has revealed that the number of nights in short-term rental accommodation booked via Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia Group, or TripAdvisor increased by 34 percent last year to 364 million nights.

    Corporations Are Turning To Vacation Rentals for Retreats

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 7
    As remote and hybrid work schedules continue to be the norm, more brands are scheduling corporate retreats and in-person meet-ups at vacation home rentals as opposed to renting out floors of hotels or resorts, as has been the practice for many years.

    The Women Who Shaped Short-Term Rental History

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 7
    Women entrepreneurs have played significant roles in the development of the short-term rental industry from its beginnings. Contributors include Aurelie Lepercq, CEO of Edge Retreats in London, who oversaw HomeAway's Europe business for a half-dozen years.

    Pre-Summer Heatwave Leads to Record Occupancy in Europe

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jun 29
    According to AirDNA, demand for travel in Europe this summer is not being stymied by airport delays or inflation; the desire for European short-term rentals is 11.4 percent higher in May than in May 2019, with 31.5 million nights stayed then.

    Simon Lehmann Talks Human Capital, the Sustainability of Industry Growth Rates, and More

    By: Alexa Schlosser | May 16
    The VRMA Executive Summit (June 1-3, 2022) is designed for executive-level leaders focused on business strategy, organizational excellence, sustained growth, and charting a vision for their company’s future.

    Over $400,000 Raised in Record-Breaking VRMA Advocacy Fundraising Campaign Kickoff

    By: VRMA Administrator | Apr 18
    On Tuesday, April 12, at the Vacation Rental Management Association’s Spring Forum in Chicago, the organization held a surprise kickoff to its 2022 advocacy fundraising campaign. The results could ultimately impact regulatory discussions in several key markets this year.

    Capitalize on 'Revenge Travel' this Summer

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 7
    With the COVID-19 vaccine in full swing, guests are going to be making up for trips they couldn't take over the past year by spending more and traveling longer. Otherwise known as "Revenge Travel."

    VRMA Announces New Executive Director

    By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 7
    Please join us in welcoming VRMA's new executive director, Kimberly Miles, CAE, CMP! Kimberly comes to VRMA with extensive experience in both leading associations and the hospitality sector.

    VRMA Introduces Right to Rent Initiative

    By: VRMA Administrator | May 27
    The Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) this week introduced the Right to Rent program, powered by Inhabit IQ, as part of the organization’s ongoing effort to help protect the rights of property owners to rent their vacation properties.

    The Competitive Edge: Optimizing Tech Stack to Drive Quality and Service

    By: VRMA Administrator | May 24
    According to the second annual Property Operations Report from Breezeway, of which we got an inside look before it was released, managers are increasingly automating processes to boost their brand and gain a competitive edge.

    Best Property Management Courses of 2021: VRMA Vacation Rental Management Certificate Program Recognized

    By: VRMA Administrator | May 6
    Investopedia has released the best property management courses of 2021, including VRMA’s Vacation Rental Management Course.

    VRMA, STAA, and EHHA Announce Short Stay Summit

    By: VRMA Administrator | May 6
    VRMA is excited to announce our partnership with UK STAA and EHHA during the Short Stay Summit, a new conference for the international short-term rental industry that will take place September 14, 2021 at Tobacco Dock in London.​

    Miller Hawkins Talks VRMA's PMS Solutions Virtual Event

    By: VRMA Administrator | Apr 22
    VRMA President-Elect Miller Hawkins shares his thoughts on the upcoming virtual event and why it's something you won't want to miss.

    Vrbo Launches Fast Start Program to Fuel Early Success of New Hosts

    By: VRMA Administrator | Apr 1
    Vrbo ®, an Expedia Group company, announces Fast Start, a new program that increases the visibility of new properties in the first 90 days and displays a review score based on reviews from other travel sites.

    Advocacy Spotlight: Central Florida Counties

    By: Matt Curtis | Mar 29
    When Vacation Rental managers need support with government regulations the VRMA advocacy team is quick to help.

    Advocacy Spotlight: Glynn County, Georgia

    By: Matt Curtis | Mar 23
    Vacation Destinations are facing increasing challenges from government regulations. In Glynn County, Georgia VRMA members worked with the local government to create a positive outcome.

    Vacation Rental Week: Advance Our Industry Together

    By: VRMA Administrator | Mar 11
    This week, we’re celebrating the second annual Vacation Rental Week, March 8-12, and bringing together the vacation rental industry to celebrate around the globe.

    VRMA Members Receive Industry Recognition

    By: VRMA Administrator | Feb 18
    Several members of the Vacation Rental Management Association are among the recipients of 2021 Keystone Awards, an award program developed by VRMB that recognizes innovation in software applications for vacation rental managers.

    The Road to Recovery

    By: VRMA Administrator | Nov 11
    What does travel look like in a post-COVID-19 world? Recent findings give us an insight.

    2020 Travel Trends: Take a "Flexcation"

    By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 31
    According to a recent nationwide survey from Vrbo, families are still searching for ways to get away and enjoy time together, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Short Stay Summit Moves to Old Billingsgate for April 2023

    Updated 12:11PM EDT, Wed Sep 28th, 2022
    Next year's Short Stay Summit will be held on April 27 at Old Billingsgate in central London. Its hosts will once again be the European Holiday Home Association (EHHA), the U.K. Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), and the U.S.-based Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA).

    Louisville Metro May Explore More Changes to Short-Term Rental Rules

    Updated 10:37AM EDT, Tue Sep 27th, 2022
    Louisville, Kentucky, Metro Council member Markus Winkler wants the city's Planning Commission to revisit the enforcement of regulations on short-term rentals.

    Palm Springs Council to Consider Cap on Number of Short-Term Rental Permits

    Updated 10:36AM EDT, Tue Sep 27th, 2022
    Palm Springs, California, may soon impose a 2,500-unit cap on short-term vacation rental permits if the city council follows recommendations from the Vacation Rental Work Group.

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