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(Photo taken by Jack Reynolds) Business people wondering how rising gas prices will affect summer tourism can be encouraged by those who say LBI's ease of access is a plus in attracting people here. The perspective of Lori Pepenella, CEO…

Skift grip The smarter money seems to be warming up to the emerging asset class of short-term rentals and professionally managed vacation rentals. But it's probably too early to expect a "STR REIT," or short-term rental real…

Thank you. Those two words crossed my mind many times during Mom's stay at Saint Anthony Summit Hospital and in the weeks that followed - during her trip to hospice and when she passed away last Wednesday. I felt a…

The seven-year battle over short-term vacation rental regulations is finally over after the California Coastal Commission voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve new rules for the City of San Diego. The regulations are…

Mention a Mexican beach vacation and people usually think of gorgeous turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and tequila drinks. Well Named ! Well, all of that and more exists on Mexico's beautiful east coast in Cancun and the Riviera…

AUSTIN (KXAN) — South by Southwest is a week away from welcoming thousands to the city. The event draws thousands of people from around the world to Austin, but it's a big test for the area's hospitality industry, as many face…

The year is flying by, but there's still time to plan an epic family spring break. Since this brief mid-year getaway typically only lasts a week, many American travelers are staying closer to home. However, after two years of…

As we head into spring, I am excited for a new affordable and environmentally friendly housing initiative that could address development challenges in the Fifth District, especially for survivors of the CZU fire seeking alternatives to…

By Bryan Boggiano eight residents of Running Brook Hills addressed the city commission at the Feb. 16 meeting, alleging the city was not doing enough to regulate vacation rentals and salvage homes. Judy and Philip Averbuch have…

By Isabel Vander Stoep / [email protected] What could have been a heated debate turned into a productive conversation about the pros and cons of Packwood's booming short-term rental…

Councilwoman Barbara Bry, when she ran for mayor in 2020. / Photo by Adriana Heldiz Last Sunday an enigmatic but intriguing story appeared on the San Diego Union-Tribune website of journalist Jeff McDonald. "As San Diego City…

In 2020, in response to requests from potential buyers, the Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority began work to allow "incidental residential use" in the Cedar Grove business park in the Grand Marais. The EDA had…

During Tuesday's business session, Flagstaff City Council was presented with recommendations on pending bills to support or oppose. The bills recommended for the opposition had one thing in common: they would strip…

Depending on who you spoke to in 2020, when the pandemic was at its most critical, the commercial pest control market was either down, flat, or booming. A year later, at this point, it's fair to say that the majority of PMPs…

Online travel review site Tripadvisor announced on Tuesday that it has reached one billion user reviews, five years after the site topped 500 million reviews. Tripadvisor online travel review…

LAKE PLACID — About 10% of all tax lots in the City of North Elba and Village of Lake Placid now have short-term vacation rentals on-site, according to Code Enforcement Officer Mike…

CONCORD — The Mount Washington Valley was a major part of the discussion at a legislative hearing Tuesday on…

Anyone hoping to visit Noosa, Queensland will have to follow a strict set of new rules, fearing the changes could impact local tourism.A popular Queensland holiday destination is introducing tough new rules for travelers booking short-term…

through Netflix Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people feel pushed back to their homes. When you haven't been able to visit cool new places for a long period of time, it's natural to have a wanderlust! Some of these…

SPARTANBURG — With short-term rentals increasing in Spartanburg neighborhoods, City Council aims to revise…

UPDATE: This story has been updated to reflect the correct initial registration fee amount for STVRs in Savannah, which is $300. The City of Thunderbolt has updated its recently implemented Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) regulations,…

Travel online this week It's no secret that the valuations of venture capital and private equity firms in travel startups can be significantly inflated, although Covid and lockdowns are contributing to volatile market…

This opinion piece is from Max starkov, consultant and strategist in online hotel and travel technologies. THE classic philosophy of the hospitality industry is as follows: clients -…

Maui County Council on Friday voted 6 to 3 to overturn Mayor Michael Victorino's veto on a bill that would impose a moratorium on new visitor accommodation in Maui. Council members supporting the bill hope it will help mitigate the impacts…

Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! As we begin the new year, it is worth taking a moment to reflect on the great things accomplished in 2021, despite the pandemic.…

“We have increased tourism spending in Jackson County to almost $ 300 million, and it's only second to Buncombe County,” said Nick Breedlove, director of the Jackson County Tourism Development Authority. By the end of 2021, tourism…

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Kansas No.6 hits Nevada, 88-61, at Allen Fieldhouse | KUsports.comWith the Jayhawks leading 37-25 at the end of the first half, in a streak that essentially ended the game, Agbaji caught a run-out near midfield and floated for a dunk.…

From the DCRA: “The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) has announced that it will accept applications for short-term rental permits for residents - for 30 continuous nights or less - in the district starting January 10,…

Maui ADR up 16% from 2019 Maui County had the largest vacation rental supply of the four counties in November, with 189,300 nightly units available (-15.6% from 2020, -37.8% from 2019), according to the Hawai'i vacation rental…

Vacation Rental: Is It Worth Investing? Buying real estate for a short-term rental business is a serious step. Such a decision cannot be taken lightly. You have to weigh all the pros and cons, calculate the possible risks so that they…

Timber Cove is a small community of 262 registered voters spread across 48 square miles of Sonoma County's most rugged coastline. Our heavily wooded and steep terrain is known for its redwood forests and breathtaking landscapes.…

FRANKLIN COUNTY - The Canadian border has been open since November, but hoteliers haven't seen Canadian…

Bree burkitt Alicia Gonzalez started her cleaning business over ten years ago with just one home. It was just her then and she had no idea what she was doing -…

If we were to ask you what word described 2020 and 2021, the term "unprecedented" might come to mind. In the past 24 months, after all, we have been reprimanded for mentioning the "Unprecedented times" and "the new normal" which followed…

PORTLAND, Oregon - (BUSINESS WIRE) - December 16, 2021--Vacasa ( NASDAQ: VCSA ), the leading vacation rental…

The Nasdaq 100 will inaugurate six new companies next Monday as six companies drop from the top ranks, reported CNBC. Here's a quick look at each of the newcomers and a list of the companies that are leaving.Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is…

Anyone who's been through 2 feet of snow in freezing temperatures to get to a hut in the Colorado backcountry can tell you what adventure winter accommodation can be like here. For everyone else, there are huts, cabins and huts that are…

Did you forget something? Travelers always leave things behind. I have left toothbrushes, an expensive electric razor, and countless computer outlets in vacation rentals and hotels over the past year. But during this holiday season, being…

New version of FLARBO software - Optimized over 80 new features When looking for short term and seasonal Florida vacation rentals, FLARBO is the place to book. Forget about high host commission rates…

There will be no new approved short-term rental properties in residential areas of New Buffalo for next year as the city studies the matter. City Manager Darwin Watson tells us that there is currently a moratorium on short-term!-->…

Unit demand for vacation rentals in Maui County in October 2021 was down nearly 50% from the same month in 2019, before the pandemic hit, according to the latest vacation rental performance report in Hawai'i from the Hawai'i Tourism…

Vacation Rental Site Vrbo recently released its Travel Trends 2022 report, and for the first time, a city in Pennsylvania has made the list of promising family travel destinations.It would be Harrisburg, who finished fourth in the last…

By the Tillamook County Housing Commission Outreach CommitteeMichele settled into one of two bright red resin Adirondack chairs on her lovely patio with fireplace outside her townhouse style condo nestled among the trees on a Manzanita gray…

It's hard to believe it's only been six months since our association was formed in response to Conway…

Address: 5755 Asbury Avenue Ocean City, NJ 08226VROCNJ Ad # 269 Relax and enjoy the beautiful weather at our fully furnished vacation property on the south end of Ocean City Island. A private, fully furnished rooftop…

FAIRFIELD, Calif. (KGO) - It's a story hard to forget. A group of friends visiting the Bay Area last month woke up to find their rental home in Fairfield vandalized: the garage door painted with a threatening message telling them to leave…

A Clark County judge ruled Thursday that statements made by a woman in Las Vegas, Nevada Current about short-term rentals in her neighborhood were "good faith communications in support of the right to…

Brief Some of the West's most popular ski resorts are voting on whether to regulate short-term vacation rentals on Tuesday. In Colorado, Telluride voters are considering cap on the number of…

With the COVID-19 pandemic still greatly affecting everyone's daily life, many have turned to the comfort of television -…

People who rent out their short-term properties on platforms like Airbnb and Stayz scramble to register their homes with the NSW government before the November 1 legal deadline - the same day the state goes. opens to travelers. In…

ENCINITAS, Calif. (KGTV) - The town of Encinitas is revamping its rules and regulations for short-term rental properties like Airbnb.After hours of public comment, the city is asking staff to review the proposed ordinance after hearing from…

ASHEVILLE - The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, the body that controls taxes on hotels and accommodations, after three years will lift a freeze on a multi-million dollar fund that has been spent on projects ranging from…

There are no statewide initiatives on the November ballot in Oregon and Washington state. It's a change from usual, but voters across the region are voting on a variety of newsworthy local…

Bellevue City Council will today consider a plan that could dramatically increase the number of apartment…

Rolovich's sacking highlights bigger issue The dismissal of head coach Nick Rolovich from Washington State University was clearly linked to his selfishness rather than his freedom. Pity. But what really…

(CBS4) - On November 2, voters across Colorado will consider local questions and candidates. 125 municipal voting questions are considered in 88 cities and towns according to the Colorado Municipal League. CBS4 reported on some people's…

DENVER (KDVR) - New data shows an early surge in demand for vacation rentals in destination communities in Colorado for the upcoming winter ski season. According to Vrbo, there was one 45% of demand nationwide when it comes to…

Valeria "Eddye" Myers does not answer phone calls if she does not know who is on the other end of the phone,…

Address: 1213 Central Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226VROCNJ Ad # 257 This 4 bedroom, 2-1 / 2 bath has been upgraded to include repainting; new furniture, new flooring and new kitchen counters and backsplash. Wifi and HD flat…

Editor's note: Four candidates are running for mayor of Ketchum in the November 2 election. This is the…

As the city of San Diego prepares to implement its first-ever regulation for short-term vacation rentals in July, officials on Monday unveiled a lottery scheme that longtime hosts and council members said municipal, did not give priority…

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Wait for it. If you're looking for a price cut on airline tickets or hotel rates, you've probably heard this advice. The fall season is a great opportunity to find a travel deal.But will this advice work this fall?"The further you look,…

This item is reprinted with permission from Nerdwallet. Even before the pandemic, accommodation booking sites like Airbnb ABNB, +1.41% and Vrbo were becoming more and more popular with travelers.…

Autohost and Operto “Since COVID-19 revolutionized the hospitality industry, operators have been looking for solutions to meet the growing expectations of…

MAUI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui County Council plans to phase out all short-term rentals in apartment neighborhoods on the island.“We have far too many tourists for our infrastructure to handle and we are trying to stabilize the situation,”…

Content of the article David Briggs, Local Journalism Initiative Content of the article East Ferris is working to create a policy regarding short-term rentals within the municipality, particularly vacation rentals offered on sites such as…

Well-aligned Tripadvisor Plus program forced to make significant changes(“Sounding Off: Tripavisor Plus Changes Show the Complexity of Travel Plans,” September 24, 2021 via Phocus Wire)While the Skift Global Forum received a lot of…

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - The temporary hiatus for new rental properties on Tybee Island is already having a negative impact on the community's housing market.This from local realtors speaking to the OMCC on Monday - just two weeks after…

October 3, 2021 The tourism industry is asking Governor David Ige to withdraw his request for travelers to stay away from the islands.Vacation rental owners in Oahu's residential neighborhoods complain about attempts to fill in the gaps…

Seven pickup trucks were illegally used as vacation rentals in New York City. Check out the photos and video. For all the news the Hudson Valley shares, be sure to follow Hudson Valley Post on Facebook, download the Hudson Valley Post…

Maui County Council passed a bill on Friday to create a new 3 percent tax on visitor accommodation in addition to the 10.25 percent already imposed by the state. The creation of the new tax, which will come into effect on November 1, was…

This is one of the ultimate Caribbean vacation: a private luxury villa. There is just that extra degree of luxury, of independence, of serenity. It's a rich and unique way to experience an island, one where you don't just…

by Toby Cooper If you listen carefully, water - this miraculous and vital substance that covers 70% of our planet - speaks to us. And when water speaks, it speaks volumes. He talks about climate change, politics,…

Submitted by Steve Snowden, Lopez Island. I write to oppose Brad Brown's guest column, "Eliminate 'Us' and 'Them', both because of the misinformation and the play's insincerity. First, the current push is to limit…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The city's planning commission on Wednesday approved the city's broad crackdown on illegal vacation rentals.By a 6-1 vote, the committee passed the measure, which would eliminate thousands of short-term rentals in…

Letters to the Editor:Roundabouts and diagonal parking lots are not suitable for the Nautilus Landscaping and more trees are always good, but the roundabouts and diagonal parking lots along Nautilus Street are solutions to problems that…

MARY ESTHER - A lawsuit has been filed to stop the city's efforts to enforce an order prohibiting landlords from using their homes as vacation rental properties.Filed on behalf of 16 clients by attorneys representing law firm Matthews and…

Highway 1 Discovery Route has launched its Stewardship Travel for Good program, which encourages California coastal travelers to "make a difference on their vacation."The program includes beach clean-ups, trail restoration, museums and park…

Global Short Term Vacation Rentals (STR) Market reports are an in-depth analysis of the market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country analysis, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and…

Baccalaureate Blane, CNN The announcement that vaccinated foreign nationals will be allowed back in the United States In November, after an 18-month ban, was good news for families struggling with cross-border separations,…

Fern S. (Homer) Lundholm left this world on Monday August 9, 2021, after a very brief illness. She was 98.5…

Join us for Autumn Gold: A Festival of Beer, Brats and Bands this weekend, September 25-26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday) and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday). Free entry. This festival is one of Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary's flagship…

Tourism was the topic of the day last week when American Thom Tillis gathered in Waynesville for a catered…

There is now a more evenly distributed market for properties to rent and buy in Metro Manila - a sign of changing applicant preferences and diverse market needs.In the first quarter of 2021, the distribution of leads for properties to…

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The nonprofit Friends of Special Children is raising funds to make improvements to Signal Centers' therapeutic playground for the arts, which was the first of its kind in the country when it was built with funds raised by…

WE: Luxury travel subscription company Inspirato announced the launch of Inspirato Immovable in a large strategic initiative to accelerate the expansion of its growing portfolio of branded luxury vacation homes and offer more choices to…

DALLAS, September 16, 2021 / PRNewswire / - RateGain Technologies, a provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, today announced the launch of Demand.AI, a unique self-service SaaS solution powered by AI to help businesses to…

by Brad Brown I live on Orcas. I moved here six years ago. I have a vacation rental and am worried that I will have to relocate again because I cannot pay the mortgage on my house without the income I get from this…

Supporters of the recall of Oceanside council member Kori Jensen submitted their petition to the city clerk's office on Friday with more than 6,000 signatures, providing a solid margin of safety against the minimum requirement of 4,485…

In tourism, we can often get the impression that trends are waves, out of our control. But the right tools can help measure and forecast tides.Destination marketing organizations are uniquely!-->…

New Jersey, United States, - The Travel accommodation market The research report is a detailed study of the Travel Accommodation industry which specializes in identifying the growth potential of the Travel Accommodation market and…

Georgia travel industry flourished during pandemic, state and travel industry data shows TYBEE ISLAND, Georgia - Georgia's travel industry has made a strong comeback this year, despite the pandemic, state…

An old farmhouse stands on a large lot just north of Gladwin on Eagleson…

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - A multi-year historic renovation of a Twin Cities monument is finally complete. The Oaklands on 9th - the first apartment building ever to be built in Minneapolis - sits in the shadow of the Foshay Tower in downtown…

A view of the San Diego skyline / Photo by Sam Hodgson Next week we'll be releasing a weeklong series on what's known as the San Diego Specials - a term coined by Mayor Todd Gloria to refer to a particular brand of civic dilemma…

United States: based in Portland seasonal rental management platform Vacasa made two major acquisitions in California and Alabama. The company has confirmed the purchase of SeaBreeze Vacation Rentals, a leading management company in…

Lighthouse on Bodie Island. By Andrew Moore, NC State UniversityAs many states lift pandemic restrictions, millions of people hit the road this summer and visit their favorite vacation spots, a trend that North Carolina's Outer Bank…