Jacob writes for the operator in the field — the host managing multiple properties, the investor scaling a portfolio, the manager navigating platform rules — with reporting that stays practical, specific, and grounded in how decisions play out at the property level. He owned and operated STR properties for years before deciding it was more interesting to write about them.
Three candidates running for Huntsville’s District 4 council seat are offering different ideas for short-term rental rules, from stricter enforcement to permit limits.
A UK travel writer says Airbnb checkout chores drove her back to hotels, raising a useful question for STR hosts about which tasks guests should handle and which belong with…
Buena Vista is considering zoning-based rental limits that would protect existing licenses while restricting new ones in neighborhoods that reach their caps.
A proposed short-term rental ordinance in a Tampa Bay-area county stalled after commissioners split 2-2 on new registration and inspection requirements.
Airbnb Japan is pushing to double its domestic guest share from 30 to 50 percent, explicitly targeting urban youth to steer them toward rural and undervisited areas.
Vrbo is using generative AI and first-party booking data to auto-generate thousands of location-specific ad variations, a move that could concentrate traveler demand in targeted markets.
Austin, Scottsdale, and British Columbia have each moved to sharpen short-term rental enforcement, creating new compliance obligations for operators across two countries.
Federal prosecutors say a $65 million elder fraud ring used short-term rentals, fake identities and frequently changing locations to collect stolen cash from victims.
A Fifth Circuit ruling strips property owners of their last constitutional shield against local short-term rental bans, with major implications for STR investors nationwide.
Fourth of July travel demand remains strong, but more travelers are waiting until the last minute and using budget filters to find vacation rental deals.
Myrtle Beach visitors are taking complaints to social media after beach construction disrupted vacations, sparking debate over whether rental providers should warn guests before arrival.
East Rochester's new short-term rental registry requires operators to register and pass annual safety inspections, adding a compliance layer for the village's estimated 10 to 15 active hosts.
A new study using AirDNA data points to stronger-than-expected Airbnb nightly rate growth in Q2, signaling that short-term rental pricing power may still be holding.
Louisville, Colorado is now accepting short-term rental license applications for the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, giving property owners a rare, regulated window to cash in on festival demand.
Guest demand for small-footprint, off-grid properties surged on Airbnb's 2026 Most Wishlisted data, signaling a shift toward experiential stays over traditional rentals.
A Hazel Park, Michigan Airbnb rented for an after-prom party turned deadly early Friday, exposing the liability every STR host faces when guests use a booking to mask an unauthorized…
South Korea eyes a record 19 million inbound tourists this year, and Seoul is betting that training stay-at-home mothers as Airbnb hosts can solve two problems at once.
Travelers fed up with Airbnb fees and cookie-cutter listings are turning to home exchange platforms — a demand shift that STR operators can no longer afford to ignore.
A new study ranks all 16 FIFA World Cup host cities by Airbnb nightly rates — and the spread is stark. STR operators need to know where demand is concentrated…
A New Orleans judge sentenced the gunman in a 2022 holiday party massacre at an Airbnb to 30 years — a case that puts STR liability and party-rental risks back…
Platform's economic report sets new benchmark for evaluating property performance and pitching supplemental income to prospective operators ahead of World Cup 2026.
A robotics startup led by a former Cruise executive allegedly turned a short-term rental into an undisclosed testing lab, leaving the host with significant property damage.
Airbnb has officially added boutique hotels to its platform, ending nearly two decades of positioning itself as the anti-hotel. STR operators now share supply space with traditional lodging.
The platform is using celebrity partnerships to drive bookings in Toronto during the 2026 FIFA tournament, offering free stays and VIP experiences to capitalize on major sporting events.
Mayor Parker's revised budget would push short-term rental taxes to 21.5 percent — six percentage points higher than hotels — to fund homeless shelters.
New conversational interface targets hotel operators who need faster access to revenue, guest, and operational insights without pulling manual reports.
Bedford community signals resistance to short-term rental influx before Universal's theme park opens, potentially triggering preemptive regulatory restrictions.
With the 2030 Super Bowl coming, Nashville homeowners want temporary permit exceptions to capture event revenue, but city officials cite neighborhood stability concerns.
Platform launches bilingual water safety initiative with local government agencies targeting hosts and guests in a market with significant beach and coastal rental activity.
The short-term rental market has shifted from speculative boom to strategic phase where operators must focus on data-driven property selection and operational efficiency to survive.
New research examines how short-term rentals affect housing availability and community dynamics in rural Canada, adding to international concerns about STR saturation beyond cities.
Western Australia advocacy group pushes for targeted bans after research found unhosted short-term rentals have pushed available long-term housing to crisis levels in regional markets.
Cleveland City Council is advancing short-term rental regulations after years of stalled attempts, with lawmakers saying the city currently has no formal rules for Airbnb and Vrbo-style rentals. The proposal…
Policymakers are tying short-term rental growth to eviction rates and housing scarcity in major markets, adding regulatory risk to platform valuations.
The vacation rental platform is putting its brand behind a college football pregame concert, a signal of how STR operators see sports tourism as a growth driver.
Standard policies miss critical STR coverage areas during audits, leaving operators vulnerable to claims that could wipe out profits or trigger personal liability.
Hotel bookings in Houston remain flat despite hosting five World Cup matches, raising questions about whether short-term rentals are capturing the windfall instead.
A tech writer discovered 11 hidden cameras by scrolling through TV channels. The incident shows enforcement of Airbnb's indoor camera ban depends entirely on guest vigilance.
Police cited 25 minors for underage drinking at a McAllen short-term rental after responding to reports of a party with roughly 30 attendees. The citations...
