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Maui County Council advances bill to phase out thousands of short-term rentals
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Maui County Council has advanced a proposed measure that would phase out thousands of short-term vacation rentals across the island, moving forward a contentious plan designed to boost the supply of long-term housing. Councillors voted 5-3 to approve the amended version of Bill 9 on first reading, setting up a final vote for 15 […]
Evolve acquires Guestworks from Vacasa
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Evolve has announced the acquisition of vacation rental management service Guestworks, operated by Vacasa, in an asset purchase transaction. The deal brings approximately 1,000 homeowners onto Evolve’s tech-enabled vacation rental management platform, expanding Evolve’s hybrid, tech-enabled approach. Evolve said the move strengthens its position in the hybrid vacation rental management category. The move reflects […]
Small-town rentals have surged in summer 2025, finds Lodgify US report
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Travellers are turning away from big cities in favour of smaller destinations, while also booking more directly with property owners, according to Lodgify’s Summer 2025 Report: The State of the U.S. Vacation Rental Industry.
Vrbo introduces full penalties for hosts who leave guests stranded
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental platform Vrbo will begin imposing 100 per cent penalties on US hosts who fail to provide guests access to a booked property, starting October 1.
Glamping demand matches tents, RMS report finds
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Luxury outdoor stays have reached a milestone, with glamping options such as yurts, domes, and treehouses now matching tents as campers’ top accommodation choice in the US, according to the 2025 State of Outdoor Hospitality Report from RMS.
Casago franchise Bolivar Vacations takes on 90+ former Vacasa homes
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Casago franchise partner Bolivar Vacations has doubled its portfolio on the Texas Gulf Coast after taking on the management of more than 90 vacation homes previously operated by Vacasa. Led by local operator Felipe Caldeira, Bolivar Vacations joined the Casago network in 2024 and has since built a reputation for high owner satisfaction and […]
Airbnb announces ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ feature
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Airbnb is introducing a Reserve Now, Pay Later policy to offer US guests an option to pay $0 upfront when booking eligible domestic stays. The ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ feature applies to US-based stays with flexible or moderate cancellation policies. Guests pay the full amount shortly before the end of the listing’s free cancellation […]
Casago appoints Wheelhouse as exclusive revenue management partner
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Short-term rental software platform Casago has named revenue management and financial intelligence software Wheelhouse as its exclusive revenue management platform following a year-long review of technology providers. The agreement will see Wheelhouse provide pricing and revenue management tools across Casago’s portfolio, including destinations acquired through its takeover of Vacasa earlier this year and new […]
Londonderry upholds short-term rental restrictions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Residents of Londonderry, Vermont, have voted 66 to 25 to uphold stricter regulations on short-term rentals during a special town meeting held last weekend. The regulations, which were passed earlier this year, are designed to balance the growing tourism demand with the need for housing availability for full-time residents. The new rules impose a […]
StayTerra announces Bessemer investment
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: StayTerra, a vacation rental management platform, has announced a strategic investment from global venture capital and private equity firm Bessemer Venture Partners, joining existing investor Garnett Station Partners. Founded alongside Garnett Station, StayTerra operates a platform that provides property management services across several vacation rental brands in sought-after U.S. destinations. The addition of Bessemer […]