This week’s roundup highlights a pivotal vote on Maui’s proposed vacation rental phase-out, evolving policy debates in Evanston, IL, and late summer beach travel trends. Let's dive in.
Meet Jason and Mariah, the husband and wife team behind Gathering Tree. After years of running a college ministry and hosting international students, they brought their passion for community and hospitality to Flagstaff, Arizona. Starting with a modest real estate investment, they now design, build, and manage six ultra short-term rentals focused on creating memorable stays for families and friends.
This week’s roundup covers Skift’s optimistic short-term rental outlook, rising last-minute bookings, and a lawsuit against Airbnb in Los Angeles. Plus, Booking.com’s removal of illegal listings in Spain. Let’s dive in.
After leaving a corporate sales career and relocating to the Smoky Mountains, this property manager and his family turned their long-held vision into reality with Smoky Mountain Stays.
This week’s roundup covers Dearborn’s new short-term rental rules, rising UK countryside bookings, a shift toward vacation homes among wealthy travelers, efforts to cut food waste in rentals, and European hotels challenging Airbnb’s over-tourism claims.
