The Buzz, An Economic Development Podcast | Episode 83: Duane Parrish, S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Labor & Employment Symposium - Topics: Investigations into Sexual Harassment Allegations; State and Local Law Update
Private Equity's Inversion Excursion: Pepper Hamilton Talks Tax With the Deal
Pennsylvania Tavern Games Licenses
In our latest roundup, mortgage rates drop to lowest levels since March, hotel construction activity highest since February 2023, Biden administration calls for legislation regarding property owners, and more!...more
Seattle Delays Registration Deadline for STR Operators. Again. ("Seattle delays deadline again for Airbnb operators to register," Seattle Times on Aug 29, 2019) The City of Seattle has again delayed the deadline for...more
Disney Works its Magic for STRs - ("Anaheim leaders are reversing their ban on short-term rentals that offer an alternative to hotels to tourists to Disneyland and the area," OC Register - Business News on Jun 5, 2019) ...more
New Orleans Looks to Further Restrict STRs - ("New Orleans inches toward tighter short-term rental regulations," Curbed - New Orleans on May 20, 2019) The New Orleans City Council, after years of debating, is within 90...more
Airbnb poised for a reprieve in the EU - ("Why Airbnb Could Escape the Uber Trap in Europe," Fortune Magazine on Apr 30, 2019) The Court of Justice of the European Union is considering whether Airbnb was breaking the...more
This week’s Short-Term Rental Update features a number of interesting topics, including these highlights...more
Airbnb Back in Court - ("New rules don’t seem to be bringing Boston many short-term rental applications," Curbed - Boston on Apr 10) Earlier this week, Airbnb was in court arguing that the City of Boston’s short-term...more
HomeAway and Airbnb Lose the Battle Against Santa Monica - ("Airbnb Loses Major Fight Over California City's Rental Law," Bloomberg Quint - Stories on Mar 13, 2019) On March 13, the Ninth Circuit ruled against HomeAway and...more
The industry is exploring ultra-short-term stays (in increments of minutes or hours) under startup Recharge, which allow hotels to rent out rooms for less than one day to people who need space for a quick nap. Recharge...more