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Manistee City Council advances short-term rental ordinance
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The Manistee City Council has moved forward with a new ordinance to regulate short-term rentals. The ordinance passed its first vote 6-1 and will be reviewed again on 15th July for final approval. Key points of the ordinance include: A $100 annual registration fee per short-term rental. A $150 inspection fee every three years […]
Graduate Homes launched by Graduate Hotels
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Graduate Homes, a premium short-term rental offering, will initially launch for stays this autumn in two states in the United States.
Campspot appoints Michael Scheinman as CEO
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Campspot, a Michigan-based reservation and management software provider, has appointed Michael Scheinman as its chief executive officer. The firm is also a leading online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins, glamping options and more. Founded in 2015, Campspot was established to provide a modern online booking experience for campers and campgrounds, and it […]
Airbnb subject of class action lawsuit from Michigan firm
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: A Michigan law firm has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of US Airbnb hosts alleging that Airbnb “improperly seized funds for Covid-19 cancellations” and has “often held onto that money rather than distributing it as full refunds to guests despite its promises to do so”. Traverse Legal, which has offices in Detroit and Traverse City, and Gibbs […]
Swimply website extends Airbnb business model to swimming pools
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: A decade after Airbnb’s establishment as an online market for rental accommodation, more spin-offs of its business model are being introduced in new categories, such as aquatics. One company called Swimply is applying the successful Airbnb business model to swimming pools, whose website acts as an online hub for both swimmers and pool owners […]