Just five weeks after announcing their partnership with Vacasa, Google’s new vacation rental venture has hit a roadblock. In order for Google’s listing platform to establish itself, it needs some early adoption help from VR industry giants. Up until a couple days ago (Oct 8), it appeared as though they had their foot in the door through cooperation with Booking Holdings and its subsidiaries.
On September 24th, 2019, the Santa Monica City council enacted an ordinance to ban sort-term rentals. Just six days later, they voted unanimously to impose $1000 fines on vacation rentals who violate the ordinance. To tie it all off, the federal appeals court has upheld the ordinance – also voted in unanimously.
Four or five years ago, the web was awash with articles featuring emphatic proclamations about fail-safe vacation rental retirement plans. Many of the headlines were presenting the idea of VR management as an unrealistic low-effort money-making scheme. Now that the smoke has cleared and the vacation rental industry seems to be approaching some sort of predictability, how have retirees actually fared in the business?
Owning a beach house is a dream come true for many people. And, if you are planning on renting your property, then you can look at a pretty decent profit. But, here’s a common mistake beach houses owners make. They think that the vicinity to the beach alone is enough to get them the best guests or allow them to set a higher price.
If you chose Tokyo as your vacation destination, then you’re in for a lot of incredible sights and experiences, as this is one of the most incredible contemporary cities you can find. From its ultra-modern skyscrapers to the incredibly well preserved historical temples, Tokyo will surround you with a mix of worlds that you will fall in love with.
Whether it’s for the old charm and romantic spirit embedded in the streets and architecture or the search of a dynamic city that never sleeps, Paris always makes it on a traveler’s bucket list. From the cuisine to its cultural scene, Paris lives and breathes art, delighting the senses and inviting you to contemplate and be amazed by its beauty.
Choosing the perfect interior decoration is a common conundrum for first-time vacation rental owners. The difficulty, however, doesn’t lie in a lack of options – there are almost endless possibilities. A failure to find a cohesive style to form a plan around and execute with confidence is the real issue.
When it comes to vacation rentals, the guest experience is everything. Bad reviews from the people who’ve booked your place can seriously damage the chances of getting other visitors in the future.
Can any European city be more romantic and bohemian than Lisbon? This sunny city built on top of seven hills makes you fall in love with it for life. With its narrow streets, small cafes where you can immerse your soul in the sounds of fado and the iconic yellow tram passing by, Lisbon attracts millions of tourist each year.
As the UK is going through some major historical changes, traveling there has become more affordable than ever before regarding accommodation, leisure, and transportation. If you love London and always wanted to visit it, it’s your chance to experience this iconic city for the first time or return to it as an old friend.
