Vacation Rental Industry News September 2019

Google Adds Vacasa to Vacation Rental Search

September 5, 2019

Guests who utilize Google to book a vacation home will be directed to Vacasa.com, where Vacasa guarantees they will receive the best price.

Hawaii Congressman draws up legislation to amend the Communication Decency Act (CDA) Section 230

September 6, 2019

Amending CDA 230 … could open the door for frivolous lawsuits affecting thousands of small businesses across the country, stifling travel accommodations and technological innovation of the industry.

GSV announces new brand - Inhabit IQ

September 13, 2019

Inhabit IQ is a unique collective of tech-forward software companies, formerly Vacation Brands and Property Brands, servicing the residential, commerical and vacation rental industries.

Ascent Announces New Partner Integration with TRACK by Travelnet Solutions for the Evolving Short-Term Rental Market

September 17, 2019

The integrated solution offers Professional Management Companies cutting-edge reservation technology, coupled with the strongest payment processing solution and support available in the industry.

Key Data announces partnership with Price Labs to provide on-demand pricing

September 17, 2019

The leading provider of business intelligence tools for property managers has joined forces with the leading dynamic pricing and yield management software company to make it easier for professional managers to adjust pricing on-demand.

AvantStay announced $20 million in Series A funding

September 18, 2019

AvantStay, a technology first hospitality brand revolutionizing group travel, announced it raised a $20 million Series A financing round led by 3L Capital. The company also announced that is properties will soon be avaialble for booking on Homse & Villas by Marriott International.

Airbnb says it will IPO in 2020

September 19, 2019

The strategy targets Airbnb’s core Homes business across new property types – such as Vacation Home and Unique – as well as new tiers including Airbnb Plus and Beyond by Airbnb.

Airbnb investing $25M in Affordable Houses & Small Businesses

September 19, 2019

The project will support construction and preservation of affordable rental housing in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County. If successful, the pilot program will expand and direct more of Airbnb’s resources to projects that support families and communities throughout California and across the country.

Northwest Vacation Rental Professionals (NWVRP) Expands to Hawaiian Islands

September 23, 2019

"GreatHawaiiStays.com will provide even more options to book direct for travelers looking to get the best rate guarantee,”said Blake MacKenzie, Vice President of the Northwest Vacation Rental Professionals association.

Streamline Summit

September 18-20, 2019

Scottsdale, AZ

Expect more informative and progressive round tables with a mix of workshops and classes. The conference took place September 18 – 20, 2019 at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, AZ. Xplorie was a Gold Level Sponsor and hosted a workshop on Gen Z Travel Trends during the conference.

RezFest

September 24-27, 2019

Las Vegas, NV

RezFest welcomes all professional property managers to the vacation-rental industry’s leading technology conference. Get the insights you need to drive your business — because there’s a world of travelers to welcome.