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Airbnb urges NYC to reverse Local Law 18
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Airbnb has urged New York City authorities to reverse legislation that came into effect last September, citing rising rents and a lack of alternative and affordable accommodation choice in the city since the regulations were enforced 12 months ago.
Boom unveils “world-first” AiPMS for STR industry
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Boom, an artificial intelligence [AI] platform for the short-term rental sector, has unveiled what it claims to be “the world’s first true AiPMS”.
Trash Caddies acquires competitor Ragin’ Raccoon
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Trash Caddies, a trash valet solution for short-term rental property owners and managers, has acquired Phoenix-based competitor Ragin’ Raccoon.
VRNation appoints Henriksen as executive director
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Not-for-profit organisation VRNation, formerly known as NWVRP, has appointed Heidie Henriksen as its new executive director, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s commitment to revolutionising the short-term rental industry.
Airbnb could be found liable for California listing shooting
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: A San Francisco Superior Court Judge has overruled a demurrer by Airbnb to dismiss a case brought by the parents of an 18-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting at an illegal party at a California listing that was rented out via the platform.
Revnest buys Hungry Robots to expand data capabilities
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Revnest, a real estate marketplace for buying and selling vacation homes, has announced that it has acquired vacation rental data provider Hungry Robots.
Expedia Group and Alaska Airlines partner to launch Stays platform
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Alaska Airlines has partnered with Expedia Group to introduce Stays by Alaska Vacations, a platform through which guests will be able to explore exclusive deals on 900,000+ vacation rentals and hotels, while earning and redeeming miles through the loyalty program.
Hospitable unveils suite of new features for scaling
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental management platform Hospitable has announced a series of new features set to give hundreds of thousands of hosts the opportunity to professionalise and scale.
Sonder inks licensing agreement with Marriott
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Short-term rental apartment management company Sonder has entered into a long-term licensing agreement with Marriott, in addition to securing $146 million in liquidity.
JetBlue announces Vrbo partnership via Paisly travel product
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: US airline JetBlue has announced a partnership with Expedia Group vacation rental brand Vrbo through its travel booking website Paisly.