Tag: vacation rentals
Hawaii Tourism Authority: October was a mixed bag for Hawaii vacation rentals
Chief Assignment Editor- November 22, 2019 19:20The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) released the Hawaii Vacation Rental Performance Report for October 2019 today. In October 2019, the total monthly supply of statewide vacation rentals was 949,700 unit ... Read More
Hawaii Tourism Authority: Hawaii vacation rentals up 22.9 percent in 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- November 1, 2019 18:30The State of Hawaii has experienced record levels of visitor arrivals over the last seven years. However, during this time the number of traditional lodging units, such as hotels, condominium ... Read More
Vacation rental regulation catches up with innovation and UNWTO
Chief Assignment Editor- October 10, 2019 19:22Vacation rental regulations are a big issue in many parts of the world and of course for companies like AIRBNB. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published the first systematic ... Read More
Canadian travellers: do’s and don’ts when travelling and staying in vacation rentals
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 20:13The annual 2019 Airplane and Hotel Etiquette Study results are released by Expedia, offering a deep dive into Canadian travellers' preferences, behaviours, and pet peeves. And while we all have ... Read More
Days Hotel by Wyndham comes to New Zealand
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 18:54Days Inn by Wyndham came to New Zealand with the opening of a new landmark hotel, Days Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Hamilton. The addition bolsters the Company's presence in ... Read More
Smart City Policy Group hosts first short-term rental regulations summit
Chief Assignment Editor- June 6, 2019 02:15Smart City Policy Group will host a first-of-its-kind short-term rental regulations conference - Smart City Policy Summit - on August 16, in Austin, Texas. The summit will feature attendees from ... Read More
Washington’s new short-term rental law to ‘even playing field for local hotels’
Chief Assignment Editor- May 10, 2019 18:50Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed Substitute House Bill 1798, concerning short-term rentals, into law. This bill was a top priority for the Washington Hospitality Association during the 2019 Legislative Session. ... Read More
European Tourism: Positive start to 2019, but challenges lie ahead
Chief Assignment Editor- May 9, 2019 22:11According to the European Travel Commission's latest quarterly report, "European Tourism - Trends & Prospects 2019", Europe kicked off 2019 on a positive note following an impressive 6% growth in ... Read More
Hawaii Tourism Authority finally under experienced leadership
editor- April 26, 2019 03:22Tourism leader Chris Tatum may very well be the most important person in the US State of Hawaii. The largest industry in Hawaii is tourism, and even if someone is not ... Read More
City of Santa Monica prevails against Airbnb and HomeAway in court
Chief Assignment Editor- March 13, 2019 22:35The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today affirmed the City of Santa Monica's Home-Sharing Ordinance in the face of a challenge brought by Airbnb and HomeAway.com. This ruling confirms the ... Read More
Hawaii Tourism issues report on accommodations in the Aloha State
editor- January 28, 2019 21:45The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has issued the 2018 Visitor Plant Inventory Report, which shows total visitor accommodation units throughout the Hawaiian Islands have increased slightly to 80,751 units (+0.1%) ... Read More
Marriott manager takes on Hawaii Tourism: What is his vision?
editor- December 28, 2018 01:05The new President and CEO of the HTA, Chris Tatum, has his roots in Hawaii’s tourism. Read More
Airbnb fights back after opponents circulate fake news
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 13, 2018 14:46Opponents and those competing with Airbnb are hotels, resorts, and community activists. Are these opponents now in the business of producing fake news, fake videos, and fake press releases? Obviously, these ... Read More
Apartment versus hotel
editor- May 18, 2013 02:09(eTN) - Doesn't always have to be a hotel room in every city. Read More
Results of fourth annual vacation rental survey announced
editor- April 11, 2013 08:05NEWTON, Mass. - TripAdvisor today announced the results of its fourth annual vacation rentals survey of more than 1,300 U.S. travelers, predicting increasing demand for rental properties. Read More
Brits flock to beaches abroad after wash-out summer at home
editor- August 10, 2012 03:51LONDON, England - According to figures released today by HomeAway.co.uk, in the second quarter of 2012 Brits fled en masse to sunnier shores abroad. Read More
Ten great American vacation rental amenities
editor- August 10, 2011 06:06NEWTON, Mass. - TripAdvisor today announced ten outstanding vacation rental amenities according to TripAdvisor editors and the results of its vacation rental amenities survey of more than 1,000 U.S. Read More
Report: Homes are the ideal accommodation type for Brits and Germans
editor- April 28, 2011 03:48A recent survey has revealed holiday homes are the ideal type of accommodation for Brits and Germans, and the second most popular after hotels for the French, Italians and Spanish. Read More
5 questions to ask when booking a vacation rental
editor- February 8, 2011 04:33INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - From Pittsburg to Green Bay and beyond, the word is out: Vacation rentals offer a travel lifestyle unlike any other, providing unmatched space, amenities, services and privacy. Read More
Vacation rentals growing as option for business travelers
editor- September 29, 2010 04:32AUSTIN, Texas - While vacation rentals have long been popular among families and groups traveling together, HomeAway®, Inc. Read More