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Blog » New Booking Features, World Cup Host Incentives, and STR Policy Updates

This week's roundup covers Airbnb's global rollout of Reserve Now, Pay Later, a new World Cup host incentive, Vrbo's new optional weather guarantee, Airbnb's strong Q4 performance, and an Arizona b…

(Posted 4 days ago)

Blog » User Profile: Pine Manor Estates

Meet Betsy Modglin, the force behind Pine Manor Estates. (https://thepinemanor.com/) After launching her first short-term rental in Gulfport, Mississippi, Betsy organically grew her business into…

(Posted 5 days ago)

Blog » Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP6 - Delegation, Company Culture, and What’s Ahead in 2026

Episode six of Walk 'n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals (https://apple.co/3Xx4EZo) is now available! Hosted by OwnerRez co-founders Paul Waldschmidt and Chris Hynes, the podcast featu…

(Posted Feb 9, 2026 4:22 PM)

Blog » Airbnb Host Training, Ireland Eases STR Rules, and Unique Stays

This week's roundup covers Airbnb's new host safety training, Ireland easing proposed short-term rental restrictions in small towns, shifting regulatory conversations in U.S. cities, and a look at …

(Posted Feb 9, 2026 11:03 AM)

Blog » World Cup Travel Outlook, Arizona Proposals, and STR Policy Shifts

This week's roundup covers Airbnb's early World Cup travel insights, strong demand for Kansas City's major events short-term rental permits, proposed policy changes in Arizona, a narrow STR vote in…

(Posted Feb 3, 2026 3:56 PM)

Blog » User Profile: Beach Boutique Rentals

This week, we're highlighting Julie Andrews and Stephen Parsons, co-founders of Beach Boutique Rentals (https://www.beachboutiquerentals.com/) . Based on Anna Maria Island, Julie and Stephen built…

(Posted Feb 3, 2026 2:12 PM)

Blog » User Profile: 365 Blue Vacations

Meet Jodie Willey, founder of 365 Blue Vacations (http://www.365bluevacations.com/) . Born and raised in Colorado, Jodie has spent her career in hospitality, working her way from the front desk to…

(Posted Feb 2, 2026 10:26 AM)

Blog » San Diego Blocks STR Tax, AirDNA Investment Insights, and Evolving Regulations

This week's roundup covers San Diego blocking a proposed short-term rental tax, new 2026 investment insights from AirDNA, cities continuing to adjust short-term rental rules ahead of the 2026 World…

(Posted Jan 29, 2026 9:49 AM)

Blog » Integration With Kicbac

We're excited to welcome Kicbac (https://www.kicbac.com/) as a new integration partner, helping OwnerRez users simplify payments while maintaining predictable processing costs. About Kicbac Kic…

(Posted Jan 28, 2026 11:56 AM)

Blog » User Profile: Cameo Properties

Meet Shane Henry, founder of Cameo Properties (http://www.cameopropertiesllc.com) . Shane started his vacation rental business in 2018 after years of touring as a full-time musician and staying in…

(Posted Jan 26, 2026 9:40 AM)

Blog » User Profile: WoodHaven Rentals

This week, we are highlighting one of our own. Steve Clark joined OwnerRez in 2021 with a background in technology and firsthand experience as a vacation rental operator through his business, Wood…

(Posted Jan 20, 2026 6:50 PM)

Blog » Early 2026 Market Trends, STR Tax Debates, and Economic Impact Data

This week's roundup covers Key Data's Q1 2026 short-term rental market report, Lake.com's new integration with OwnerRez, ongoing tax debates in San Diego and Washington state, and new data on Airbn…

(Posted Jan 19, 2026 1:39 PM)

Blog » February Webinars and Two In-Person Events to Kick Off the Year

We're officially a month into the new year, which makes February a great time to pause, take a step back, and make sure you have everything in place to support your goals for 2026. ❄️ This month'…

(Posted Jan 19, 2026 11:15 AM)

Blog » Airbnb.org Partnership, Hilton’s New Brand, and Lake.com Reaches a Milestone

This week's roundup covers Airbnb.org's new disaster response partnership, Hilton's latest apartment-style brand aimed at vacation rentals, social media-driven travel trends, Airbnb's continued pus…

(Posted Jan 13, 2026 2:09 PM)

Blog » Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP5 - Inside the 2025 OwnerRez Retreat: Voice, Growth, and Leveling Up

Episode five of Walk 'n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals (https://apple.co/3Xx4EZo) is live! Hosted by OwnerRez co-founders Paul Waldschmidt and Chris Hynes, the podcast was inspired …

(Posted Jan 9, 2026 4:28 PM)

Blog » Integration With Aruvo

We're pleased to announce our new integration with Aruvo (https://www.aruvotv.com/?utm_source=Ownerrez%20Partner&utm_medium=Ownerrez%20Referral&utm_campaign=Ownerrez%20Partner%20Referral) , provid…

(Posted Jan 6, 2026 11:16 AM)

Blog » World Cup STR Changes, Monterey County Shifts Course, and Legal Battles

This week's roundup covers temporary short-term rental changes tied to the 2026 World Cup, a major vacation rental ban in California, ongoing legal challenges in Georgia and Nevada, and new data ex…

(Posted Jan 5, 2026 9:13 AM)

Blog » Integration With CIBO

We're excited to announce our new integration with CIBO, (https://cibosolutions.com/) a smart operations platform built with real-world STR experience to help vacation rental operators automate a…

(Posted Jan 2, 2026 2:00 PM)

Blog » Global STR Opportunities, Hawaii’s Green Fee, and New Enforcement Actions

Happy New Year! This is our first Industry News of 2026. We publish new posts every Friday to keep you informed on the most important developments in the vacation rental industry. We look forward t…

(Posted Dec 29, 2025 10:11 AM)

Blog » New Year’s Eve Anti-Party Systems, Expedia Invests in Experiences, and Rising LA Demand

This week's roundup covers Airbnb's New Year's Eve anti-party measures, Expedia's move to deepen its experiences business, rising World Cup-driven demand in Los Angeles, and a key legal ruling in N…

(Posted Dec 22, 2025 9:58 AM)