This week’s roundup covers Gen Z travel trends, legal updates affecting short-term rentals in Montana and New Orleans, New York City’s ongoing affordability issue, and Airbnb’s AI development plans. Let’s dive in.
Blue Heron Vacations has been welcoming guests to the Turks and Caicos Islands since 2020, offering both affordable and luxury villas on the island of Providenciales. Locally owned and operated by Claudius Williams and his team, the company manages 25 properties and focuses on delivering a truly authentic TCI experience.
We’ve got big news for our OwnerRez users who rely on SMS to stay connected with guests: SMS messaging has expanded to all North American Numbering Plan (NANP) (+1) countries and territories!
We’re excited to announce our new integration with Direct Booking Tools, giving OwnerRez users access to a powerful price comparison tool, forward-looking demand data analytics, and more to help boost direct bookings.
From Vrbo’s updated policies and push for last-minute bookings to Honolulu’s bold regulatory push, this week’s headlines highlight how platforms and policymakers continue to shape the vacation rental industry. Let’s dive in.
