From the Key Data and Price Labs partnership to Airbnb announcing plans to IPO in 2020, the end of the third quarter 2019 brought some exciting changes to the vacation rental industry! See below for details…
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.
Read moreHawaii 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.
Read moreGSV 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.
Read moreAscent 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.
Read moreKey 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.
Read moreAvantStay 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.
Read moreAirbnb 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.
Read moreAirbnb 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.
Read moreNorthwest 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.
Read moreStreamline 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.
Read moreRezFest
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.
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