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

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

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

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

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

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

Far more agents could be taking advantage of the vacation rental market

Despite a constant influx of travelers, only 17% of real estate agents in the Orlando market have ever sold a vacation rental. Continue reading

Far more agents could be taking advantage of the vacation rental market

Despite a constant influx of travelers, only 17% of real estate agents in the Orlando market have ever sold a vacation rental. Continue reading