The broader economic ecosystem encompassing short-term rentals, platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, and related services.
Glossary Term: Airbnb
Refers to the practice of listing and managing short-term rentals on multiple platforms, such as Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com, to reach a wider audience.
Third-party platforms like Airbnb and VRBO that connect travelers with short-term rental accommodations. OTAs provide visibility, booking management tools, and marketing reach for hosts.
A building or complex containing multiple individual units that are rented out as short-term rentals.
Using a smartphone app or website to access a short-term rental, often through digital keys or codes.
A formal request from a guest or host to address repairs or upkeep needed at a short-term rental property.
Advertising a short-term rental on multiple platforms, such as Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, to reach wider audiences.
The highest number of guests permitted to stay overnight in a short-term rental, often dictated by local regulations.
A discounted price offered to guests who book a short-term rental for an extended period, typically a month or longer.
A centralized calendar showing the availability of a short-term rental across all listing platforms.
Local government rules and laws governing short-term rental operations, such as permits, taxes, and noise ordinances.