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Travel+Leisure Group Sells Love Home Swap To HomeExchange

The deal is in line with HomeExchange's ambition for market expansion beyond France and Spain in Europe. And beyond that, its consolidation of the home exchange market — as this marks the company's fifth acquisition.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 9 months ago

Travel+Leisure Group Sells Love Home Swap To HomeExchange

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Zumper Launches Short-Term Rental Subscription Service

There is now another subscription service for short-term rentals. San Francisco-based privately-owned rental platform Zumper has launched Flexpass — its subscription service targeting remote workers and digital nomads. Priced at $300 per year, the service will allow access to Zumper’s listings of fully furnished short-term rentals.  Sample of an apartment listing in Boston. Source: Zumper…

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 9 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Portugal’s Proposal to Ban New Short-Term Rental Licenses May Hike Prices

The new proposals yet to be finalized may achieve the opposite effect, reducing short-term rental inventory in the long run while pushing rental prices up. The government should be cautious given tourism's significant 17 percent contribution to the economy.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 9 months ago

Portugal’s Proposal to Ban New Short-Term Rental Licenses May Hike Prices

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Short-Term Rentals See Last-Minute Bookings Rise But at Lower Rates

Discounted deals on last-minute bookings are more than just a passing trend. It's fast becoming a market with many entrants. But it's unlikely to alarm bigger players like Airbnb and Vrbo unwilling to compromise on brand and experiences.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 9 months ago

Short-Term Rentals See Last-Minute Bookings Rise But at Lower Rates