This week's roundup covers Lisbon reversing course on short-term rental restrictions, the Spanish government fining Airbnb, Maui finalizing its vacation rental phase-out after months of debate, and Anchorage voting down a proposed vacation rental tax. Let's dive in.
Lisbon has recently rolled back tightened short-term rental restrictions after city officials determined that the rules failed to...
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Happy Friday!
Another week brings more updates in the ever-evolving world of short-term rentals. From new regulations in Santa Cruz County and Amsterdam to the rising popularity of mid-term rentals, there's plenty to discuss. Let's dive into this week's highlights.
Santa Cruz County (California) supervisors have unanimously approved new measures to regulate short-term vacation rentals (https:...
Happy Friday!
As the cold of winter recedes and the warm promise of spring starts to emerge, March marks an exhilarating time of renewal and growth in our industry. Let's recap what happened this week.
This past Thursday, Pamela Bogaczyk, and Steve Clark from our Engagement Team attended the vibrant 2025 Poconos Short Term Rental Conference () , where the a...
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The Spring season is here, bringing fresh air, longer days, and exciting updates to the short-term rental world! As travelers gear up for summer vacations and property managers prepare for the busy season, the industry is seeing shifts in regulations, technology, and market dynamics. Let's dive into it!
Spain's Consumer Affairs Ministry has identified over 15,200 unlicensed vac...
We're thrilled to announce Right to Rent () as a new integrated partner! This integration makes it effortless to support smart, effective advocacy that protects hosts and managers like you, automatically, every time you get a booking, through the Right to Rent Collaborative. About Right to Rent:
The ability to operate vacation rentals is being challenged in cities a...
We're excited to announce our new integration with Crewdogs, () a veteran-owned travel platform built to serve the military community. This gives OwnerRez users a direct way to reach service members and their families while also supporting veteran and military-focused nonprofits. About Crewdogs
For property owners, Crewdogs is a gateway into the mil...
This week's Industry News highlights Airbnb's updates to its platform, OpenAI's new ChatGPT Atlas browser, and important decisions in San Diego and Palm Springs affecting vacation rental operators. Let's dive in.
Airbnb announced a new round of updates on Tuesday, () including social features for Experiences, an expanded...
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