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Vrbo arrives in the UK following rebranding from HomeAway
Reading Time: 4 minutesLondon: Expedia Group has launched Vrbo in the UK, replacing its HomeAway branding, as it continues its worldwide consolidation of simplifying its alternative accommodation division under one global brand name. With the launch of Vrbo in the UK, the world’s travel platform extends the number of countries offering its unique holiday rental portfolio under the same […]
“Rule of six” to impact on UK holiday home industry
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Industry professionals worry that the recently announced “rule of six” could majorly damage the UK holiday home industry. The restrictions, which come into effect on Monday [14 September], will limit the number of people who can holiday together in one holiday rental property. Industry professionals worry that the new rules may leave larger properties […]
Dutch demand for holiday homes shoots up
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Netherlands: Demand is rising for holiday homes in the Netherlands, in rural provinces such as Zeeland, Friesland and Drenthe. Luxury homes, are popular in particular, according to Dutch source Financieele Dagblad. Tom van den Brink of holiday home fair company Fairs Consult, said: “Buyers indicate that the world has changed enormously in a few […]
Dubai Tourism Authority issues guidelines for holiday homes sector
Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has unveiled an expansion to its 2013 guidelines on holiday homes. The original ruling, Decree 41, will be expanded to include definitions of what a holiday home is, the licensing requirements, and most importantly, the rights of homeowners. Its goal is to continue diversification within the […]