VRMA 2025: Sophia Rossato, EVP, Inhabit on regulation, advocacy and what’s next for the industry
VRMA 2025: Sophia Rossato, Executive Vice President at Inhabit, discusses how regulation is shaping the short-term rental industry, the importance of advocacy, and how property managers can adapt to evolving guest needs while preparing for 2026 and beyond. Filmed at the VRMA International Conference 2025 in Las Vegas.
Londonderry upholds short-term rental restrictions
US: Residents of Londonderry, Vermont, have voted 66 to 25 to uphold stricter regulations on short-term rentals during a special town meeting held last weekend. The regulations, which were passed earlier this year, are designed to balance the growing tourism demand with the need for housing availability for full-time residents. The new rules impose a […]
Barcelona hits back at Airbnb for failure to remove ‘illegal’ listings
Spain: Barcelona’s Deputy Mayor is preparing measures to hit back at the wave of “illegal” tourist listings in the city. The move comes as the city prepares to hit back at online accommodation platform Airbnb after 800 reportedly illegal listings failed to be removed from the site this year. Barcelona’s deputy mayor, Laia Bonet, emphasised […]
Spain proposes 21% VAT on short-term rentals amid housing crisis
Spain: The Spanish government has unveiled a proposal to impose a 21 per cent value-added tax (VAT) on short-term tourist rentals, aiming to address the nation’s escalating housing shortage and the impact of mass tourism. The proposed rate – more than double the 10 per cent currently applied to hotel stays – would apply to […]
Arizona mayors push for local rental control
US: Mayors from northern Arizona are advocating for increased local authority to regulate short-term rentals in their communities.
Cyprus’ Attorney-General office rejects STR cap
Cyprus: The Law Office of the Republic of Cyprus has rejected a proposal to limit the number of short-term rental properties an individual or company can register.
Mayors debate affordable housing solutions in European Parliament
Europe: The mayors of Madrid and Barcelona debated solutions for the affordability housing crisis in the European Parliament this week.
Airbnb sues New Orleans for “highly punitive enforcement regime”
US: Airbnb has announced that it is suing the City of New Orleans over requirements for all home-sharing platforms including Airbnb to verify that all their listed properties are in compliance with city laws.
Plans announced to adopt stronger STR regulations in Egypt
Egypt: The Egyptian Government has announced plans to tighten short-term rental regulations in the country.
Alicante implements two-year ban on new holiday rentals
Spain: Alicante City Council has imposed a two-year ban on new licences for short-term holiday rentals in order to address concerns over mass tourism and local available housing supply.