The City of Vernon, Canada, is conducting a survey on proposed regulations for short-term rentals (STRs) that would establish two new categories of business licensing.
Officials in San Diego, Marin County, San Bernardino County, and other California municipalities have passed rules this year to restrict short-term rentals amid booming pandemic-driven tourism and a shortage of affordable housing.
Arizona-based vacation rental manager Casago announced its purchase of West Virginia-based real estate and vacation rental agency Mountain Valley Realty. This adds to Casago's Snowshoe, West Virginia, franchise.
Hospitality software and payments technology company Planet has purchased vacation rental management service Avantio for an undisclosed amount, which will unlock new services and capabilities for Avantio's clients.
Airbnb co-founder and Chief Product Officer Joe Gebbia is stepping back from his full-time role at the company to devote more time to his family and consider new ventures.
