Srividya Kalyanaraman

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Short-Term Rentals

NYC Hotels Stand to Gain From Short-Term Rental Crackdown. Here’s How Much

Meanwhile, listings are down and revenue per room is up for short-term rentals.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 months ago

NYC Hotels Stand to Gain From Short-Term Rental Crackdown. Here’s How Much

Short-Term Rentals

Hostelworld Launches Framework For Sustainability Certification For Its Hostels

The company claims this is a one-of-a-kind certification program for hostels.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 months ago

Hostelworld Launches Framework For Sustainability Certification For Its Hostels

Short-Term Rentals

Miami Is Set Up For a Surge in Airbnbs

The increase in the past four years is more than what was seen in the 30 years leading up to 2020.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 months ago

Miami Is Set Up For a Surge in Airbnbs

Short-Term Rentals

Finnish Short-Term Rental Brand Bob W Raises $45 Million 

Proceeds will be used for more expansion in Europe and improving its tech stack.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 months ago

Finnish Short-Term Rental Brand Bob W Raises $45 Million 

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Agrees To Collect and Pay Tourist Taxes in Italy

This collection and remittance is separate from Airbnb’s tax settlement of $620 million with Italy in December 2023.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 months ago

Airbnb Agrees To Collect and Pay Tourist Taxes in Italy

Short-Term Rentals

Vacation Rental Veteran: Tech Tools Are Great – But Clean Rooms Win

In the world of contactless check-ins and AI plugins, vacation rental veteran urges the industry to not forget the basics: Cleanliness and safety.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 months ago

Vacation Rental Veteran: Tech Tools Are Great – But Clean Rooms Win

Short-Term Rentals

Super Bowl and Short-Term Rentals: Rates Surge for the Big Game

It’s Superbowl season and short-term rentals are winning in Vegas.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 months ago

Super Bowl and Short-Term Rentals: Rates Surge for the Big Game

Short-Term Rentals

Florida Vacation Rental Bill: Next Move Is in the House

The Florida House and Senate would still have to agree on two slightly different vacation rental bills before the measure becomes law.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 months ago

Florida Vacation Rental Bill: Next Move Is in the House

Short-Term Rentals

French Lawmakers Debate Short-Term Rentals Clamp Down

If passed, local authorities would have more power to regulate rentals.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 months ago

French Lawmakers Debate Short-Term Rentals Clamp Down

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Airbnb Flouts Virginia’s Tax Declaration Rules, Local Officials Allege

Local governments in Virginia claim that Airbnb has been violating state law by refusing to provide basic tax information for over a year.  Despite a law enacted in October 2022 mandating rental intermediaries like Airbnb submit property addresses and gross receipts to local authorities each month, the company allegedly refuses to comply.  Maggie Ragon, the…

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 months ago