Casago franchise Bolivar Vacations takes on 90+ former Vacasa homes
US: Casago franchise partner Bolivar Vacations has doubled its portfolio on the Texas Gulf Coast after taking on the management of more than 90 vacation homes previously operated by Vacasa. Led by local operator Felipe Caldeira, Bolivar Vacations joined the Casago network in 2024 and has since built a reputation for high owner satisfaction and […]
Newport Beach votes to incorporate California Coastal Commission changes to STR rules
US: Newport Beach City Council has moved closer to updating the city’s short-term rental laws after a recent vote to incorporate changes suggested by the California Coastal Commission. In May, the commission commented on Newport Beach’s proposed updates, including allowing a limited number of such properties in two coastal mixed-use zones that the council originally […]
Orange County reevaluates STR regulation policy
US: Officials in Orange County, California, are evaluating changes to regulations governing short-term rentals to curb unpermitted STRs and “party houses” in the region. A report from the OC Grand Jury last month recommended that county officials reassess and update their STR ordinances. This includes preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 […]
Airbnb.org and 211 LA support residents amid Los Angeles wildfires
US: Airbnb.org is working with community hub and non-profit organisation, 211 LA, to offer free, temporary housing to residents in Los Angeles County who have been displaced from their homes or forced to evacuate by this week’s wildfires.
Airbnb could be found liable for California listing shooting
US: A San Francisco Superior Court Judge has overruled a demurrer by Airbnb to dismiss a case brought by the parents of an 18-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting at an illegal party at a California listing that was rented out via the platform.
New ‘junk fee’ transparency law comes into effect in California
US: Sweeping new laws have come into effect in the US state of California that require travel sellers and other types of businesses to include all mandatory fees or last-minute charges in the upfront displayed price.
Samara secures $41m in Series A funding round
US: Samara, the latest venture launched by Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia which adds small homes to people’s backyards through its Backyard product, has secured $41 million in a Series A funding round.
Outdoorsy diversifies into outdoor accommodations with Stays
US: Outdoor travel marketplace Outdoorsy has launched Outdoorsy Stays as it diversifies into offering curated outdoor accommodations, including cabins, A-Frames, tiny homes and yurts.
Airbnb co-founder Gebbia launches Samara Backyard product
US: Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has launched the inaugural product from his latest venture Samara – Backyard – which is adding small homes to people’s backyards.
iTrip Vacations launches new franchise in California
US: Short-term rental franchise brand iTrip Vacations is expanding its services in California with the launch of iTrip Vacations Temecula.