VENICE, CA — Airbnb, one of the largest short-term rental companies in the world, announced Thursday it will ban all parties and events at its global listings, including capping capacity to 16 people, until further notice amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Airbnb stated that starting Friday, the party ban applies to […]

Encinitas will pursue more enforcement and possibly additional regulations for short-term vacation rentals, with a goal of having some changes in place before the busy summer months, the City Council agreed Wednesday. Options could include everything from increasing enforcement of noise and trash regulations to requiring seven-night or more bookings […]

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) – The pandemic changed many things, including the tourism season in the Lowcountry. So what has the COVID-19 crisis meant for renters, buyers and visitors, and what’s to come? “It’s getting much busier now than any year in history,” said Bill Miles, President and CEO […]

Note: Some companies on this list may have limited operations due to COVID-19. Check with operators about availability before you book. After days of lounging on South Beach and exploring Miami’s cultural enclaves like Little Havana and Wynwood, you may be in the mood for a heart-pumping adventure. Zipping along […]

Rental property owners worried legislation could hurt business Briona Arradondo reports TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A years-long effort to block local governments from regulating vacation rentals is on the move again, as House and Senate leaders revive a proposal to prevent cities and counties from inspecting and licensing properties offered on […]

A years-long effort to block local governments from regulating vacation rentals is on the move again, as Florida House and Senate leaders revive a proposal to prevent cities and counties from inspecting and licensing properties offered on platforms such as Airbnb. In a 10-7 vote on Wednesday, the House Regulatory […]

The good times are over for Xtreme Fun Rentals Inc. In a heart-wrenching decision, the owners of the popular party rental event company have decided to shut down their business after 23 years and sell their equipment in an online auction. Xtreme Fun had been a mainstay in Hawaii, with […]

Differentiation is a key pillar of any short-term rental business. With the rise in Airbnb and vacation rentals, we’re seeing more supply come online. Despite the short-term negative consequences of the pandemic on the industry, this real estate asset class bounced back nicely, thanks to a dramatic rise in domestic […]

CLOSE Buy Photo La Quinta is a city in the eastern Coachella Valley. (Photo: Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun) Stiffer fines and penalties, including a two-strikes rule, plus a required workshop for prospective vacation rental owners are among recommendations for changes to the city’s ordinance an ad-hoc committee is proposing to help address […]

–News Direct– RedAwning, the leading hospitality platform for short term rentals, and Affirm, the better way to buy, today announced a new partnership to enable guests to book a vacation rental now and pay later, even after staying. Affirm offers flexible and affordable payment plans so that guests can rent […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Councilors made major changes to rules on short-term rentals across the city. The changes aim to get more oversight on these rental properties and help keep neighbors happy. But the changes did receive some pushback from rental property owners. Proposal to create new rules for […]