The Power of Language: Vacation rental semantics and why they matter

The Power of Language: Vacation rental semantics and why they matter

Despite vacation rentals’ tenure and a pandemic-driven spike in popularity, misconceptions about VRs abound. Hearing them called Airbnbs can be particularly divisive. Nevertheless, Airbnb has become the deonym for all short-term rentals. “Airbnb … got lucky because...
How advocacy led to popular short-term rental podcast Thanks for Visiting

How advocacy led to popular short-term rental podcast Thanks for Visiting

Like many in the short-term rental advocacy sphere, proposed regulations at the local City Council brought hosts Annette Grant and Sarah Karakaian together. Both had come to speak at the Columbus City Council meeting in spring 2018 to oppose a proposal that would have...
Case study: Effecting positive change in vacation rental ordinances in Fort Pierce, Florida

Case study: Effecting positive change in vacation rental ordinances in Fort Pierce, Florida

The homes of Fort Pierce, Florida, stand along a coastline kissed by turquoise-hued waves and silhouetted against spectacular, fiery orange sunsets. Winding through the palm tree-lined streets, it’s easy to see why tens of thousands of people have chosen this place as...