Articles tagged “property management companies”

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Headwinds: U.S. Supply Growth Is Slowing

The U.S. vacation and short-term rental market has seen its supply growth rate drop in half over two years. It's like watching a sprinter decide to take up power walking.

Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago

Short-Term Rental Headwinds: U.S. Supply Growth Is Slowing

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s New Listing Verification Process Favors Pro Hosts 

With fraud a substantial problem in online travel these days, Airbnb is undertaking the mammoth task of trying to verify listings. The process is easier for professional hosts.

Dennis Schaal | 9 months ago

Airbnb’s New Listing Verification Process Favors Pro Hosts 

Startups

Habyt Raises $42 Million for Home and Hotel Rental Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Three tech-enabled property managers — typically less affected by increasing short-term rental regulations — have announced fundraises recently.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Habyt Raises $42 Million for Home and Hotel Rental Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Short-Term Rentals

Sonder Eliminates Cleaning Fees in Short-Term Rentals and Hotel Rooms

Sonder will have to see if it can make its pricing competitive while eliminating cleaning fees as a separate guest charge. There could be some reputational upside if the financials work out.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Sonder Eliminates Cleaning Fees in Short-Term Rentals and Hotel Rooms

Hotels

Highgate Signs Deal to Buy Viceroy Hotels

Viceroy may be able to accelerate its growth and brand awareness given Highgate's scale and track record. Of course, that is if Highgate can execute well after the deal closes.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Highgate Signs Deal to Buy Viceroy Hotels

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Talking Points About Individual Hosts Hit a Reality Check

Airbnb has promoted a tale about the composition of hosts on its platforms, a saga contradicted by AirDNA research. It's time for Airbnb to be more transparent.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Airbnb’s Talking Points About Individual Hosts Hit a Reality Check

Hotels

Hotel Company HHM to Buy Urgo Hotels & Resorts

Expect more mergers among hotel management companies until there are approximately 10 companies left in North America for the most competitive markets.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Hotel Company HHM to Buy Urgo Hotels & Resorts

Short-Term Rentals

U.S. Short-Term Rental Rate Sticker Shock Will Sting More in 2022

Short-term rental owners in locked-down countries undoubtably suffered or went out of business in 2021. But for many owners in the U.S., it was the best of times, and their revenue soared. One wakeup call — there may not be an adequate number of listings to meet demand.

Dennis Schaal | 3 years ago

U.S. Short-Term Rental Rate Sticker Shock Will Sting More in 2022

Travel Technology

Vacasa Paid $619 Million for TurnKey Vacation Rentals in Mostly Stock

Riding the hot vacation rental market, TurnKey Vacation Rentals did well for its investors — especially if the Vacasa stock price holds up in its pending public market debut.

Dennis Schaal | 3 years ago

Vacasa Paid $619 Million for TurnKey Vacation Rentals in Mostly Stock

Hotels

Private Equity Looks to Challenge Vacasa by Backing VTrips Vacation Rental Firm

The vacation rental market is big enough to accommodate multiple players with digital and operational savvy, including both Vacasa and VTrips.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Private Equity Looks to Challenge Vacasa by Backing VTrips Vacation Rental Firm