VR Guy
@vrguy.bsky.social
Eric is a recognized thought leader in the short-term, mid-term, and long-term rental industries, serving as a consultant, strategist, and innovator in hospitality, technology, and community engagement.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Politicians in Prague, have formally asked the country’s parliament to introduce restrictions on STRs advertised on platforms such as Airbnb.
#ShortTermRentals, #PragueSTRRegulations, #AirbnbPolicyChange https://news.vrinsider.com/Airbnb-Oversight-in-Prague
#ShortTermRentals, #PragueSTRRegulations, #AirbnbPolicyChange https://news.vrinsider.com/Airbnb-Oversight-in-Prague
May 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Politicians in Prague, have formally asked the country’s parliament to introduce restrictions on STRs advertised on platforms such as Airbnb.
#ShortTermRentals, #PragueSTRRegulations, #AirbnbPolicyChange https://news.vrinsider.com/Airbnb-Oversight-in-Prague
#ShortTermRentals, #PragueSTRRegulations, #AirbnbPolicyChange https://news.vrinsider.com/Airbnb-Oversight-in-Prague
Politicians in Prague, have formally asked the country’s parliament to introduce restrictions on short-term apartment rentals advertised on platforms such as Airbnb.
#ShortTermRentals, PragueSTRRegulations, AirbnbPolicyChange https://news.vrinsider.com/Airbnb-Oversight-in-Prague
#ShortTermRentals, PragueSTRRegulations, AirbnbPolicyChange https://news.vrinsider.com/Airbnb-Oversight-in-Prague
May 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Politicians in Prague, have formally asked the country’s parliament to introduce restrictions on short-term apartment rentals advertised on platforms such as Airbnb.
#ShortTermRentals, PragueSTRRegulations, AirbnbPolicyChange https://news.vrinsider.com/Airbnb-Oversight-in-Prague
#ShortTermRentals, PragueSTRRegulations, AirbnbPolicyChange https://news.vrinsider.com/Airbnb-Oversight-in-Prague
Panama City Beach Implements New Fire Inspection for Short-Term Rentals
The PCB Fire Inspections division has received approval for a new software program that willmonitor short-term rentals for compliance. #PCBFireSafety https://news.vrinsider.com/PCB-Enhances-STR-Fire-Safety
The PCB Fire Inspections division has received approval for a new software program that willmonitor short-term rentals for compliance. #PCBFireSafety https://news.vrinsider.com/PCB-Enhances-STR-Fire-Safety
May 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Panama City Beach Implements New Fire Inspection for Short-Term Rentals
The PCB Fire Inspections division has received approval for a new software program that willmonitor short-term rentals for compliance. #PCBFireSafety https://news.vrinsider.com/PCB-Enhances-STR-Fire-Safety
The PCB Fire Inspections division has received approval for a new software program that willmonitor short-term rentals for compliance. #PCBFireSafety https://news.vrinsider.com/PCB-Enhances-STR-Fire-Safety
Short-term rental demand in Greece is up 22 percent for summer 2025, pointing to a strong season ahead, according to booking data from analytics firm AirDNA.
#GreeceSTR2025, #AirDNAInsights https://news.vrinsider.com/Greece-Leads-in-STR-Bookings
#GreeceSTR2025, #AirDNAInsights https://news.vrinsider.com/Greece-Leads-in-STR-Bookings
May 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Short-term rental demand in Greece is up 22 percent for summer 2025, pointing to a strong season ahead, according to booking data from analytics firm AirDNA.
#GreeceSTR2025, #AirDNAInsights https://news.vrinsider.com/Greece-Leads-in-STR-Bookings
#GreeceSTR2025, #AirDNAInsights https://news.vrinsider.com/Greece-Leads-in-STR-Bookings
Jamaica is intensifying its efforts to address the rapid and unregulated expansion of STR platforms, it disrupted the hotel industry and risks the country’s economic stability. #TourismEconomyImpact, #HotelIndustryConcern https://news.vrinsider.com/Tourism-Sector-Eyes-STR-Reforms
May 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Jamaica is intensifying its efforts to address the rapid and unregulated expansion of STR platforms, it disrupted the hotel industry and risks the country’s economic stability. #TourismEconomyImpact, #HotelIndustryConcern https://news.vrinsider.com/Tourism-Sector-Eyes-STR-Reforms
“This would leave our business in a spot where we may not be here a year from now,” David Bergmann said. If you’ve ever used a short-term rental company — you might want to continue reading. #SouthCarolina, #ShortTermRental https://news.vrinsider.com/Short-Term-Rental-Bill-in-SC
May 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
“This would leave our business in a spot where we may not be here a year from now,” David Bergmann said. If you’ve ever used a short-term rental company — you might want to continue reading. #SouthCarolina, #ShortTermRental https://news.vrinsider.com/Short-Term-Rental-Bill-in-SC
British Columbia has introduced groundbreaking short-term rental regulations that mandate unit registration and enforce strict platform compliance.
#BCShortTermRental, #STRRegulations, #HousingAffordability https://news.vrinsider.com/BC-Enforces-STR-Regulations
#BCShortTermRental, #STRRegulations, #HousingAffordability https://news.vrinsider.com/BC-Enforces-STR-Regulations
May 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
British Columbia has introduced groundbreaking short-term rental regulations that mandate unit registration and enforce strict platform compliance.
#BCShortTermRental, #STRRegulations, #HousingAffordability https://news.vrinsider.com/BC-Enforces-STR-Regulations
#BCShortTermRental, #STRRegulations, #HousingAffordability https://news.vrinsider.com/BC-Enforces-STR-Regulations
Spain has escalated its regulatory crackdown on short-term rental platforms by directing Airbnb to suspend sixty-five thousand listings tin the country.
#Spain, #shorttermrentals, #housingcrisis, #license compliance https://news.vrinsider.com/Spain-Targets-Illegal-STRs
#Spain, #shorttermrentals, #housingcrisis, #license compliance https://news.vrinsider.com/Spain-Targets-Illegal-STRs
May 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Spain has escalated its regulatory crackdown on short-term rental platforms by directing Airbnb to suspend sixty-five thousand listings tin the country.
#Spain, #shorttermrentals, #housingcrisis, #license compliance https://news.vrinsider.com/Spain-Targets-Illegal-STRs
#Spain, #shorttermrentals, #housingcrisis, #license compliance https://news.vrinsider.com/Spain-Targets-Illegal-STRs
Spain's Canary Islands face 'bleak' summer as 'tourism slumps' after violent warning signs. Concern is quickly escalating due to a significant 'dip' in hotel reservations.
#OvertourismCrisis, #SustainableTourism
https://news.vrinsider.com/Canary-Islands-Protest-Tourism
May 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Spain's Canary Islands face 'bleak' summer as 'tourism slumps' after violent warning signs. Concern is quickly escalating due to a significant 'dip' in hotel reservations.
#OvertourismCrisis, #SustainableTourism
https://news.vrinsider.com/Canary-Islands-Protest-Tourism
Hotels can no longer hide this one thing from travelers
The FTC has announced a new rule that will help protect travelers from all those unwanted unfair or deceptive fees.
#ShortTernRentals, #FTCFeeTransparency https://news.vrinsider.com/FTC-Mandates-Fee-Transparency
The FTC has announced a new rule that will help protect travelers from all those unwanted unfair or deceptive fees.
#ShortTernRentals, #FTCFeeTransparency https://news.vrinsider.com/FTC-Mandates-Fee-Transparency
May 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Hotels can no longer hide this one thing from travelers
The FTC has announced a new rule that will help protect travelers from all those unwanted unfair or deceptive fees.
#ShortTernRentals, #FTCFeeTransparency https://news.vrinsider.com/FTC-Mandates-Fee-Transparency
The FTC has announced a new rule that will help protect travelers from all those unwanted unfair or deceptive fees.
#ShortTernRentals, #FTCFeeTransparency https://news.vrinsider.com/FTC-Mandates-Fee-Transparency
As rental prices skyrocket, long-term residents are pushed out, increasing homelessness — yet investors in these short-term rentals rentals continue to reap substantial profits.
#STRTaxProposal, #EntireHomeRentals,
https://news.vrinsider.com/San-Diego-STR-Tax-Proposal
#STRTaxProposal, #EntireHomeRentals,
https://news.vrinsider.com/San-Diego-STR-Tax-Proposal
May 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
As rental prices skyrocket, long-term residents are pushed out, increasing homelessness — yet investors in these short-term rentals rentals continue to reap substantial profits.
#STRTaxProposal, #EntireHomeRentals,
https://news.vrinsider.com/San-Diego-STR-Tax-Proposal
#STRTaxProposal, #EntireHomeRentals,
https://news.vrinsider.com/San-Diego-STR-Tax-Proposal
New York City’s Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) filed its first lawsuit using Local Law 18 (LL18), alleging unregistered short-term rentals and violations.
#NYCLocalLaw18, #ShortTermRentalLawsuit https://news.vrinsider.com/NYC-Sues-Over-Illegal-STRs
#NYCLocalLaw18, #ShortTermRentalLawsuit https://news.vrinsider.com/NYC-Sues-Over-Illegal-STRs
May 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
New York City’s Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) filed its first lawsuit using Local Law 18 (LL18), alleging unregistered short-term rentals and violations.
#NYCLocalLaw18, #ShortTermRentalLawsuit https://news.vrinsider.com/NYC-Sues-Over-Illegal-STRs
#NYCLocalLaw18, #ShortTermRentalLawsuit https://news.vrinsider.com/NYC-Sues-Over-Illegal-STRs
Short-term rentals on Croatian coast losing profitability. Investing in short-term rental properties on the coast has become less profitable following the loss of its “tax haven” status.
#CroatiaSTR, #RentalProfitDecline https://news.vrinsider.com/Coastal-Rentals-Losing-Profit
#CroatiaSTR, #RentalProfitDecline https://news.vrinsider.com/Coastal-Rentals-Losing-Profit
May 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Short-term rentals on Croatian coast losing profitability. Investing in short-term rental properties on the coast has become less profitable following the loss of its “tax haven” status.
#CroatiaSTR, #RentalProfitDecline https://news.vrinsider.com/Coastal-Rentals-Losing-Profit
#CroatiaSTR, #RentalProfitDecline https://news.vrinsider.com/Coastal-Rentals-Losing-Profit
Airbnb says users will now be able to book luxury services like personal trainers, massages and chefs on its redesigned app as it continues to expand beyond its main short-term rentals business.
#AirbnbLuxury, #AppRevamp https://news.vrinsider.com/New-Airbnb-Features-Launched
#AirbnbLuxury, #AppRevamp https://news.vrinsider.com/New-Airbnb-Features-Launched
May 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Airbnb says users will now be able to book luxury services like personal trainers, massages and chefs on its redesigned app as it continues to expand beyond its main short-term rentals business.
#AirbnbLuxury, #AppRevamp https://news.vrinsider.com/New-Airbnb-Features-Launched
#AirbnbLuxury, #AppRevamp https://news.vrinsider.com/New-Airbnb-Features-Launched
Ottawa has launched a new digital registration program for short-term rentals with Deckard Technologies, looking to improve compliance and oversight as rental listings continue to grow.
#OttawaSTR, #RentalRegistration
https://news.vrinsider.com/Ottawa-STR-Registration
#OttawaSTR, #RentalRegistration
https://news.vrinsider.com/Ottawa-STR-Registration
May 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Ottawa has launched a new digital registration program for short-term rentals with Deckard Technologies, looking to improve compliance and oversight as rental listings continue to grow.
#OttawaSTR, #RentalRegistration
https://news.vrinsider.com/Ottawa-STR-Registration
#OttawaSTR, #RentalRegistration
https://news.vrinsider.com/Ottawa-STR-Registration
"In April we recorded a +10 percent on the previous year. Looking at the arrivals ranking, Americans are in the lead...". This was stated by the mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala. https://news.vrinsider.com/Americans-Lead-Milan-Visits
#MilanTourism, #AmericanVisitors, #TourismGrowth
#MilanTourism, #AmericanVisitors, #TourismGrowth
May 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"In April we recorded a +10 percent on the previous year. Looking at the arrivals ranking, Americans are in the lead...". This was stated by the mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala. https://news.vrinsider.com/Americans-Lead-Milan-Visits
#MilanTourism, #AmericanVisitors, #TourismGrowth
#MilanTourism, #AmericanVisitors, #TourismGrowth
The Ontario government is introducing legislation aimed at strengthening protections for victims of human trafficking, partner violence, and child exploitation.
#ShortTermRentals #SaferStreetsAct, #PublicSafetyOntario
https://news.vrinsider.com/New-Ontario-Community-Safety-Law
#ShortTermRentals #SaferStreetsAct, #PublicSafetyOntario
https://news.vrinsider.com/New-Ontario-Community-Safety-Law
May 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Ontario government is introducing legislation aimed at strengthening protections for victims of human trafficking, partner violence, and child exploitation.
#ShortTermRentals #SaferStreetsAct, #PublicSafetyOntario
https://news.vrinsider.com/New-Ontario-Community-Safety-Law
#ShortTermRentals #SaferStreetsAct, #PublicSafetyOntario
https://news.vrinsider.com/New-Ontario-Community-Safety-Law
Westport voters approved new short-term rental rules, raising the tax to 6% in July. ADU rules eased; non-residents may hold town jobs.
#WestportSTR #AccessoryDwellingUnits
https://news.vrinsider.com/Westport-Considers-STR-Tax
#WestportSTR #AccessoryDwellingUnits
https://news.vrinsider.com/Westport-Considers-STR-Tax
May 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Westport voters approved new short-term rental rules, raising the tax to 6% in July. ADU rules eased; non-residents may hold town jobs.
#WestportSTR #AccessoryDwellingUnits
https://news.vrinsider.com/Westport-Considers-STR-Tax
#WestportSTR #AccessoryDwellingUnits
https://news.vrinsider.com/Westport-Considers-STR-Tax
A threat came in 2023, when a firestorm leveled Lahaina in Maui. In the wake of the disaster, many called for the government to force STR used by tourists into long-term rentals for locals.
#WestportSTR, #ExciseTaxProposal
https://news.vrinsider.com/Maui-STR-Phase-Out-Plan
#WestportSTR, #ExciseTaxProposal
https://news.vrinsider.com/Maui-STR-Phase-Out-Plan
May 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
A threat came in 2023, when a firestorm leveled Lahaina in Maui. In the wake of the disaster, many called for the government to force STR used by tourists into long-term rentals for locals.
#WestportSTR, #ExciseTaxProposal
https://news.vrinsider.com/Maui-STR-Phase-Out-Plan
#WestportSTR, #ExciseTaxProposal
https://news.vrinsider.com/Maui-STR-Phase-Out-Plan
A new Australia report has released and reveals that while ADRs for short-term rentals in Australia and New Zealand are showing resilience, occupancy levels are falling sharply.
#ShortTermRentalStats #RegionalTourismAustralia https://news.vrinsider.com/Australia-STR-Rates-Stable
#ShortTermRentalStats #RegionalTourismAustralia https://news.vrinsider.com/Australia-STR-Rates-Stable
May 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
A new Australia report has released and reveals that while ADRs for short-term rentals in Australia and New Zealand are showing resilience, occupancy levels are falling sharply.
#ShortTermRentalStats #RegionalTourismAustralia https://news.vrinsider.com/Australia-STR-Rates-Stable
#ShortTermRentalStats #RegionalTourismAustralia https://news.vrinsider.com/Australia-STR-Rates-Stable
Some Maui fire survivors are finding themselves uprooted again as the Federal Emergency Management Agency starts collecting from 1,300 households staying provided through its direct housing program. #MauiWildfireRelocation, #FEMAHousingUpdate
https://news.vrinsider.com/Maui-Survivors-Face-New-Moves
https://news.vrinsider.com/Maui-Survivors-Face-New-Moves
May 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Some Maui fire survivors are finding themselves uprooted again as the Federal Emergency Management Agency starts collecting from 1,300 households staying provided through its direct housing program. #MauiWildfireRelocation, #FEMAHousingUpdate
https://news.vrinsider.com/Maui-Survivors-Face-New-Moves
https://news.vrinsider.com/Maui-Survivors-Face-New-Moves
Phuket’s real estate is a mix of opportunities, whether you’re after a bustling or peaceful vibes. Each area has its own charm and potential. #PhuketRealEstate, #ThailandPropertyMarket https://news.vrinsider.com/Phuket-Real-Estate-Hotspots
May 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Phuket’s real estate is a mix of opportunities, whether you’re after a bustling or peaceful vibes. Each area has its own charm and potential. #PhuketRealEstate, #ThailandPropertyMarket https://news.vrinsider.com/Phuket-Real-Estate-Hotspots
OC resident amasses over 1.3K signatures against short-term rental limits, meaning there could be a public referendum on the issue.
OceanCitySTRPetition, #RentalOrdinanceChallenge
https://tinyurl.com/Ocean-City-STR-Petition-Filed
OceanCitySTRPetition, #RentalOrdinanceChallenge
https://tinyurl.com/Ocean-City-STR-Petition-Filed
May 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
OC resident amasses over 1.3K signatures against short-term rental limits, meaning there could be a public referendum on the issue.
OceanCitySTRPetition, #RentalOrdinanceChallenge
https://tinyurl.com/Ocean-City-STR-Petition-Filed
OceanCitySTRPetition, #RentalOrdinanceChallenge
https://tinyurl.com/Ocean-City-STR-Petition-Filed
Darrel & Patrice Maxam went from renting a room on Airbnb to running a $30K–$60K/month cabin biz in NY. Starting broke, they built 9 rental units on one lot, then sold & scaled to 13 units in Finger Lakes. Slow growth, big payoff.
https://tinyurl.com/Room-Rental-to-Cabin-Empire
https://tinyurl.com/Room-Rental-to-Cabin-Empire
April 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Darrel & Patrice Maxam went from renting a room on Airbnb to running a $30K–$60K/month cabin biz in NY. Starting broke, they built 9 rental units on one lot, then sold & scaled to 13 units in Finger Lakes. Slow growth, big payoff.
https://tinyurl.com/Room-Rental-to-Cabin-Empire
https://tinyurl.com/Room-Rental-to-Cabin-Empire