President’s Blog

What Smart, Evidence-Based STR Regulation Actually Looks Like   Short-term rental debates are often framed as a simple choice: protect housing or allow STRs. The data shows that framing is […]

Why STR Bans Backfire in Resort and Tourist Markets   Short-term rental restrictions are often justified as a way to improve housing affordability. In dense urban markets, the theory is

STRs Are Micro-Enterprises, Not Passive Assets At its core, short-term rental activity is small business activity. Operating an STR requires capital investment, ongoing operating costs, compliance, maintenance, insurance, and customer

Who Really Benefits From STR Restrictions? Follow the Money   In the last post, we looked at what happened after cities dramatically reduced or nearly eliminated short-term rentals. The conclusion

What Happened After Cities Cracked Down on Short-Term Rentals (And Why It Matters)   In the first post of this series, we looked at what the data actually shows about

A new data-driven policy study challenges the common assumption that short-term rentals are a primary driver of housing unaffordability. Here’s what the research actually shows—and why it matters for policymakers.

2025 National STR Market Pulse: What the Latest AirDNA Data Tells Us     The most recent AirDNA U.S. Review (October 2025) offers one of the clearest snapshots yet of

Emerging Destinations Redefine Winter Travel This Season As the winter travel season approaches, guests are redefining what a cold-weather getaway looks like. Gone are the days when winter trips were

Cracking the Airbnb Search Code: How to Boost Your Ranking and Get More Bookings Every host dreams of seeing their listing near the top of Airbnb’s search results — that

Nashville’s Tourism Market Nashville is a year-round leisure and meetings destination built around live music, marquee venues, and a dense events calendar, supported by a large convention platform and expanding

Accelerated Depreciation for STRs: What Hosts Need to Know (and When Losses Can Offset W-2 Income) Note: I’m not an accountant or a lawyer. This article is for educational purposes

Hotels, AI, and Global Ambitions: Airbnb’s Next Chapter Part 2 of a two-part series on Brian Chesky’s remarks at Skift’s Global Forum, September 2025 In Part 1, we explored how Airbnb

As hosts, property managers, and STR advocates, it’s easy to focus on the daily realities of running our businesses — occupancy, regulations, pricing, guest communications. But every now and then,

Sustainability, Unique Stays & the Power of Direct Bookings Short-term rentals (STRs) are no longer just about offering a place to stay—they’re about creating memorable experiences while also responding to

Driving Profit and Guest Satisfaction with AI in Short-Term Rentals The short-term rental (STR) industry is evolving faster than ever, and hosts who want to stay ahead of the curve

Brian Chesky Reveals Airbnb’s New Direction — and What It Means for Hosts From Home-Sharing to Hotels:  Brian Chesky Reveals Airbnb’s New Direction — and What It Means for Hosts

I recently read an article predicting that in just five years, Artificial Intelligence will be a million times more powerful than it is today. That’s a staggering claim. Is it literally true?

The short-term rental (STR) industry has matured into a core part of the global hospitality landscape. With that growth, however, comes two realities every host must navigate: increasing regulation and intensifying competition. The Touch

How AI is Reshaping the Short-Term Rental Industry in 2025 Insights from Hostaway’s 2025 STR AI Report Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic buzzword—it’s fast becoming a tool

Seven Strategies to Maximize Your STR Earnings Let’s face it—pricing your short-term rental isn’t just about picking a number and hoping for the best. It’s about knowing your market, anticipating

The Smart TV Setup Guide for Short Term Rentals   A Host’s Guide to Wowing Guests, Protecting Privacy & Boosting Bookings In a world where streaming has replaced channel surfing

Hotels vs. Short-Term Rentals in Nashville: Who’s Winning — and Why It’s Not That Simple As Nashville’s tourism market continues to thrive, the city’s lodging landscape is evolving rapidly. New

Hotels vs. Short-Term Rentals in Nashville: A Dynamic Relationship, Not a Zero-Sum Game   As Nashville’s tourism economy continues to surge, the interplay between hotel supply and short-term rentals (STRs)

July 2025 Occupancy Tax Update: What Every Host Needs to Know As we approach July 2025, Airbnb hosts in Nashville face critical changes in occupancy tax regulations. Public Chapter 364