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Airbnb-backed startup Lyric sacks staff, shutters locations amid virus

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The boutique hotel has fired a majority of its 100-person staff and plans to close 400 units in 10 locations across the country as the pandemic worsens. Continue reading →

Coronavirus is already impacting short-term rentals

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The ongoing pandemic has already slowed bookings for companies like Airbnb, and may prompt investors to shift their strategies going forward. Continue reading →

Vacasa founder stepping down, former OpenTable chief to serve as interim CEO

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The vacation rental giant has appointed former OpenTable CEO Matt Roberts as interim chief executive while it searches for a new permanent leader. Continue reading →

How Smart Stay tech can ensure responsible property management for short-term rentals

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Today’s guests are more tech-savvy than ever. They’d rather have UberEats than room service. They care about their health, are chemically sensitive to what you clean your sheets with and want to know that they really are safe and secure in your rental…. Continue reading →

Short-term rentals decrease hotel prices, making holiday travel cheaper

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Experts agree that consumers save more, when there’s more short-term rentals. One study found that’s even more concentrated near holidays. Continue reading →

Airbnb to debut ‘rapid response team’ after fatal shooting

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In the wake of a shooting at an Airbnb listing that left five dead, Airbnb has announced new measures designed to improve safety and trust across its short-term rental platform. Continue reading →

A small town in Arizona has been overrun with short-term rentals

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Residents and state legislators in Sedona are debating how to reclaim the 20 percent of housing now used as Airbnb rentals. Continue reading →