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NEW CT RULE: Orange, CT, bans all STRs under 30 days in residential zones.
Triggered by neighbor complaints about one "major issue" property.
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The Verdict is In: Hotels Don't Need Another Mega OTA.
Airbnb is mimicking Bookingcom (15.5% commission, no loyalty program) out of desperation. For independent hotels, this only deepens third-party dependence.
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Solution? Invest in DIRECT BOOKING now.
Read more here: vrinsider.com/news/do-hotels…
#OTAWar #Airbnb #HotelTech #Hospitality #DirectBooking #TravelIndustry
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MILAN STR ALERT! 🇮🇹
Milan has banned self-check-in key boxes in public areas for Short-Term Rentals.
🗓️ Effective: January 2026
💰 Fine: €400 per violation.
Hosts must pivot to smart locks or in-person service. The low-cost check-in era is ending in key European cities.
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Read more on vrinsider.com/news/milan-ban…
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"2.0 Squatting" is when guests book legally, then refuse to leave.
🛑 The problem: They are NOT true squatters, making eviction lengthy.
Safety Tip: Use a formal short-term rental contract for every stay and never accept cash extensions!
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CLOSE CALL IN ATL: City Council rejected the ban on new STRs 7-6!
The debate over Buckhead "party houses" nearly shut out new Short-Term Rentals. Host advocacy and economic data were key. The regulatory fight continues.
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BREAKING: Atlanta STR Ban FAILS.
A proposal to block new Short-Term Rentals in the Buckhead/Home Park area was voted down by the Atlanta City Council after massive turnout from hosts.
WARNING: The vote was CLOSE. The STR Regulation battle in ATL is far from over.
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GREECE TOURISM BOOM: Attica just blew past 2019 visitor levels!
🔑 KEY STAT: Short-Term Rentals now make up 43% of all accommodation beds in the region. STRs are now a core driver of the Greek market. Time to invest?
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Shooting at a Columbia, SC Airbnb.
This incident is expected to be a major catalyst for much stricter local STR Regulations. This is a crucial reminder for all hosts: prioritize Airbnb Safety and responsible guest vetting to protect your community & your business.
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Read the details: 👇
vrinsider.com/news/neighbors…
#STRPolicy #AirbnbNews #SafetyFirst #ColumbiaSC #VacationRental
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RVA STR GROWTH ALERT: 🚨 A 33-unit apartment proposal in Richmond's Brookland Park includes 10 dedicated short-term rental units!
Developers are strategically building STRs into their RVA plans. This is major news for Northside investors and the entire market.
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Read how this affects local inventory & policy: vrinsider.com/news/richmond-…
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