TikToker slams Airbnb host for renting out former slave cabins
Attorney Wynton Yates specifically called out an Airbnb listing called 'The Panther Burn Cottage @ Belmont Plantation' in Greenville, Mississippi, which has since been removed from the site
These are the top long-term Airbnb destinations of 2022
In an era when more people are spending more time living in short-term rentals, Airbnb releases its list of the top markets for hosts to earn money, guests to stay long-term
by Taylor Anderson Jul 27
Obama’s former spokesman Jay Carney becomes Airbnb exec
Former White House Press Secretary leaves Amazon to become head of global communications and policy for the short-term rental powerhouse
by Taylor Anderson Jul 22
Airbnb co-founder stepping away from his role to pursue new ventures
Joe Gebbia, who helped build Airbnb into a national household name, says his first focus is parenthood. He remains involved with Airbnb as a board member, shareholder and advisor
by Taylor Anderson Jul 21
After $5M investment, Here wants to be everywhere people vacation
The company facilitates fractional investment in short-term rentals and vacation properties, and makes it possible for anyone to invest in them as they would individual stocks
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 13
Short-term rental market balancing out after rush of supply
'Our expectation is that demand will grow at 5.7% for the year, about a quarter of the growth rate in 2022,' AirDNA says in its 2022 mid-year outlook
by Taylor Anderson Jul 11
Airbnb makes changes to summer release after hosts complain
Some short-term rental investors saw the power shift from hosts to guests while others feared Airbnb’s major update took away their competitive advantage
by Taylor Anderson Jul 5
Airbnb makes its ban on parties permanent, saying 'the time is right'
The ban was intended to be a temporary measure to encourage responsible home sharing during the pandemic, but the company said on Tuesday, it will become permanent
by Ben Verde Jun 28
Moliving's nomadic hotel concept to pop up 1st site in NY's Hudson Valley
Out to 'democratize the hotel industry,' new modular home manufacturer aims to turn landowners into sustainable hoteliers in weeks, not years
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 14
Short-term rental occupancy rates dip as listings surge
Demand for STRs remains high even as occupancy rate drops more than 8% heading into a busy travel season. Investor revenue still up 66% compared to 2019
by Taylor Anderson Jun 14
Ready to saddle up and make the move to Montana? The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss PPP loans, record-setting levels of home equity and a Montana Marketeer
by Byron Lazine Jun 10
Agent's selfie at packed open house captures NYC rental market chaos
A video posted this month portrays the insanity of renting an apartment in New York right now, with tenants paying so-called 'cuck money' and reports of more Airbnbs in the city than rentals
by Ben Verde May 24
After 6 years of focus, Airbnb reports removing listings in China
CNBC reports the short-term rental company will maintain a presence in the country to focus on outbound travel from China, but all listings will be removed by the summer
by Taylor Anderson May 23
Vacasa reports vacation home revenue dollars double, $494M in Q1
Despite booming revenue, the steep increases weren’t enough to make the short-term vacation rental platform profitable to start the year, reporting a net loss of $56M
by Taylor Anderson May 11
Here’s what hosts need to know about Airbnb’s big changes
The company is rolling out changes to how guests filter and search places to stay, which have implications for hosts looking to maximize guests in their rentals
by Taylor Anderson May 11