Vacation rental

Wine Ambassador Launches Wine Club to Help Airbnb Hosts Attract More Visitors and Earn Extra Income

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

That is exactly what Wine Ambassador had in mind when it introduced its exclusive wine club partner program last month that allows Airbnb hosts to offer an exclusive fine wine club to guests and earn some added residual revenue.

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  • That is exactly what Wine Ambassador had in mind when it introduced its exclusive wine club partner program last month that allows Airbnb hosts to offer an exclusive fine wine club to guests and earn some added residual revenue.
  • "Airbnb hosts are using the wine club to peak interest and give visitors access to something unique - which in this case is an upscale fine wine experience.
  • Wine Ambassador however gives its members - aka Ambassadors - entry to an exclusive wine club for a small monthly fee.
  • For more information about Wine Ambassador, its exclusive wine club and its Airbnb host partnership program, go to WineAmbassador.com

CPSC Urges Vacation Rental Platforms, AirBnB, Vrbo, TripAdvisor and Others to Require Owners to Disable Home Elevators Immediately

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

In a letter to vacation rental platforms, AirBnB, Vrbo, and others, Adler urged the companies to take steps immediately to protect vulnerable consumers.

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  • In a letter to vacation rental platforms, AirBnB, Vrbo, and others, Adler urged the companies to take steps immediately to protect vulnerable consumers.
  • "The agency is taking steps with the manufacturers, but we need the businesses that facilitate vacation rentals to join us," said Adler.
  • "These injuries and deaths are horrific, and we need property owners and rental agencies to disable elevators immediately until they have been inspected."
  • Today's letter is the first time the agency has publicly called on vacation rental businesses to take immediate action.

New AirDNA and Futurestay Integration Brings Automated, Real-Time Rate Recommendations for Short-Term Rental Success

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

AirDNA expects an average national increase of about 6% in the United States this year, making nightly rates one of the most important aspects of managing any vacation rental.

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  • AirDNA expects an average national increase of about 6% in the United States this year, making nightly rates one of the most important aspects of managing any vacation rental.
  • "We've built this integration with Futurestay because they understand the importance of giving these hosts the right tools and data needed for success."
  • Futurestay OS gives Independent managers a roadmap for success, automating distribution on leading channels, growing direct bookings and optimizing revenues.
  • Winner of numerous innovation awards, Futurestay is on an industry changing mission to bring a simple, seamless Operating System to every Independent short-term rental manager.

Shokworks to Power Metrospaces Joint Venture to Develop High-End Villas in the Dominican Republic

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Monday, July 19, 2021

Metrospaces, Inc. (OTC: MSPC), a PropTech company powered by Shokworks , will develop Infinity View Villas nine high-end villas and a 4,000-square-foot home in the Dominican Republic which will be incorporated into its co-living platform, MetroHouse.

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  • Metrospaces, Inc. (OTC: MSPC), a PropTech company powered by Shokworks , will develop Infinity View Villas nine high-end villas and a 4,000-square-foot home in the Dominican Republic which will be incorporated into its co-living platform, MetroHouse.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210719005749/en/
    Metrospaces, Inc. (OTC: MSPC), a PropTech company powered by Shokworks, will develop Infinity View Villas -- nine high-end villas and a 4,000-square-foot home in the Dominican Republic which will be incorporated into its co-living platform, MetroHouse.
  • We cant wait to add these villas to the MetroHouse platform so they can be enjoyed by our core members, said Shokworks CEO Alejandro Laplana.
  • The Dominican Republic is an established destination for high-end digital workers that roam the world to first-class destinations.

Vacasa Releases Second Edition of Vacation Rental Buyers Report

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Vacasa , North Americas leading vacation rental management platform, today released a new report profiling the modern vacation rental buyer.

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  • Vacasa , North Americas leading vacation rental management platform, today released a new report profiling the modern vacation rental buyer.
  • Findings in the 2021 Vacation Rental Buyers Report * detail the demographics, preferences and financial targets of buyers currently in the market to purchase a vacation rental property.
  • Data from Vacasas 2021 Vacation Rental Buyers Report revealed that more than 70% of current buyers are searching for their first-ever vacation rental property, representing a significant increase from 2019 when only 46% were first-time buyers.
  • We created the 2021 Vacation Rental Buyers Report as a resource for agents looking to break into this increasingly popular real estate market, said Shaun Greer, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Vacasa.

For families ready to reunite, Vrbo is giving away a vacation a day for a month

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

After months of missing family, friends and our favorite people, Vrbo is giving away a reunion vacation every day for an entire month.

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  • After months of missing family, friends and our favorite people, Vrbo is giving away a reunion vacation every day for an entire month.
  • Vrbo is giving away a reunion vacation every day for an entire month.
  • Vrbo vacation homes are the perfect spots for families and friends to reunite and reconnect with their loved ones.
  • To inspire families to get back together, Vrbo hand-selected a Trip Board full of family-approved vacation homes across the U.S.

As Family Vacations Resume, CPSC Warns of Safety Hazards in Vacation Rental Homes

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding consumers to look for critical safety features when staying in vacation rental homes.

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  • The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding consumers to look for critical safety features when staying in vacation rental homes.
  • Travelers should make sure their vacation rental home has smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, in addition to pool safety and home elevator safety features, if applicable.
  • Check saferproducts.gov to be sure none of the child or infant products in a vacation rental are subject to a recall.
  • At vacation rental homes with pools:
    Never leave a child unattended in or near water, and always designate an adult Water Watcher.

Vacasa Releases New Report on the Best Places to Buy a Lake House in 2021

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Vacasa , North Americas leading vacation rental management platform, today released its first ever Best Places to Buy a Lake House Report .

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  • Vacasa , North Americas leading vacation rental management platform, today released its first ever Best Places to Buy a Lake House Report .
  • The latest installment ranks the best U.S. destinations to buy a lake house based on cap rate, or the annual return on investment, and complements the companys existing real estate report series: Top 25 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home , Best Places to Buy a Winter Vacation Home and Best Places to Buy a Beach House .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210708005236/en/
    A Vacasa vacation rental in Bear Lake, Utah, #8 on the Best Places to Buy a Lake House 2021 report.
  • Data from the 2021 Vacation Rental Homebuyers Report also revealed that 45% of people looking to buy a vacation home prioritize water sports and activities in their search.

Stay in a Panoramic Mini Glass Home Surrounded by 80 Volcanoes with Airbnb and Volvic Natural Mineral Water

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210708005161/en/
    Stay in a panoramic mini glass home surrounded by 80 volcanoes with Airbnb and Volvic natural mineral water (Photo: Business Wire)
    Guests will spend the night surrounded by 80 volcanoes in a 'LUMIPOD,'* a unique mini home concept blending indoor and outdoor space through glass offering panoramic views.
  • Priced at just 1** ($1.18 USD), the night at the famous source of Volvics natural mineral water includes:
    - A sumptuous locally-sourced dinner for two by local Michelin star chef Adrien Descouls.
  • All activities will be a balance of energizing and restorative, giving guests all they need to relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature.
  • Explore Airbnb listings near natural parks in France and create your own adventurous Stay in nature.

WSGF Vaycaychella Rental Property Purchase App Potential Heats Up As Netflix Launches World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals Series

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

DALLAS, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- World Series of Golf, Inc. (OTC Pink: WSGF) ("WSGF") WSGF has recently launched a Peer to Peer (P2P), Fintech, Alternative Short-Term Rental Purchase Finance Application (App), called Vaycaychella.

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  • DALLAS, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- World Series of Golf, Inc. (OTC Pink: WSGF) ("WSGF") WSGF has recently launched a Peer to Peer (P2P), Fintech, Alternative Short-Term Rental Purchase Finance Application (App), called Vaycaychella.
  • Today, WSGF highlighted the recent ABC News feature on a new Netflix series called World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals.
  • Management is pleased to see media attention such as this new Netflix series bringing attention to the short-term vacation rental market.
  • WSGF has recently launched a Peer to Peer (P2P), Fintech, Alternative Short-Term Rental Purchase Finance Application (App), called Vaycaychella.