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Short-term rental ordinance comes into effect in the city of Boston
Reading Time: 2 minutesUnited States: People renting out their homes on platforms such as Airbnb or HomeAway in the city of Boston will now have to register with city authorities. This coincides with news that a new ordinance to regulate short-term housing rentals in Boston went into effect on 1 January. In addition to the registration requirement, the […]
Domio raises $12 million to accelerate development of technology platform
Reading Time: 2 minutesUnited States: New York-based travel technology platform Domio has announced it has raised $12 million in Series A funding this week. The round of funding was led by Tribeca Venture Partners. SoftBank Capital NY and Loric Ventures also participated in this round. Following this round of funding, Domio is planning to accelerate the development of […]
U.S. rental firms and property owners fighting to protect future of short-term rentals
Reading Time: 2 minutesUnited States: The rapid growth of short-term rentals in the U.S. is pushing regional governments to rein in the practice but some rental firms and property owners are fighting off the lucrative industry’s threat. It was reported in June that voters in Palm Springs, California, approved a ballot measure overturning restrictions on short-term rentals, and […]
Sausalito to vote on overturning ban on short-term rentals through Airbnb
Reading Time: 2 minutesCalifornia: The city of Sausalito is set to overturn its ban on short-term rentals through Airbnb, allowing residents to capitalise on the city’s growing tourism industry. The rentals could also provide an economic boon for the city by generating up to $243,000 in tax revenue annually, according to officials. However, some people fear commercialising homes […]
Las Vegas City Planning Commission votes to ban short-term rentals like Airbnb
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLas Vegas: The Las Vegas City Planning Commission has voted in favour of banning short-term rentals such as Airbnb. The final result came in at four votes to three in favour of ban despite testimony from more than a hundred people who said the service was having a positive effect on the economy. One resident […]
InvitedHome co-founders switch to Austin-based TurnKey Vacation Rentals
Reading Time: 2 minutesUnited States: The co-founders of luxury vacation rental provider InvitedHome, Michael Joseph and Tom Feldhusen, have left the company to join Austin-based TurnKey Vacation Rentals. The pair will join the operations team, with Joseph taking over the position of vice president of owner success, while the latter has been named as the director of onboarding. […]
LuxHomePro launches luxury short-term vacation rental education program
Reading Time: 2 minutesUnited States: LuxHomePro, a leader in short-term luxury vacation rental business training, has unveiled its Profit Formula professional education program. The comprehensive online training program will equip new entrants into the vacation rental sector with detailed knowledge about how to find, market and operate vacation rental properties. Those interested in registering for the Profit Formula […]
Las Vegas City Council proposes all-out ban on short term rentals in the city
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUnited States: Las Vegas City Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian is proposing a ban on short term rentals in the city following regular complaints from neighbours of Airbnb host properties. Las Vegas is currently the only city in Clark Country to allow short term rentals rented via online platforms like Airbnb but Tarkanian is now proposing an […]
VillaKey becomes a Certified Autism Centre to help families with autism
Reading Time: 2 minutesUnited States: VillaKey has become a Certified Autism Centre, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to ensuring their clients who have autism or sensory sensitivities will have the best possible experience. This is the first vacation rental company globally to earn the CAC designation. VillaKey has already helped families with children on the autism spectrum book vacation […]
Washington D.C and Airbnb to fight over proposed second home rental bill
Reading Time: 2 minutesWashington D.C: Washington D.C. and Airbnb are set to fight over a proposed bill which would prevent homeowners from renting out their second homes through Airbnb or other short-term rental companies. Advocates of the bill say blocking second home rentals would preserve neighbourhoods and prevent buildings from being turned into hotel-like properties with travellers coming […]