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    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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