Christopher Vance

Puerto Vallarta vacation rental occupancy softened this summer, with July at 22.5% versus 28.2% a year earlier Longer stays are helping offset some of the decline in reservation counts, especially during peak winter months Rental supply has grown more than 80% over the past decade, giving travelers more choices and increasing competition for hosts Puerto Vallarta’s short-term rental market is giving U.S. owners and investors a reminder that fewer bookings do not always mean fewer occupied...

Scottsdale’s city council voted unanimously Aug. 24 to expand short-term rental contact requirements beyond emergencies The city’s existing 24/7 contact mandate now also covers non-emergency complaints answered by phone or email Police gain an added enforcement tool for loud outdoor gatherings at rental properties Scottsdale short-term rental hosts now have to make sure their round-the-clock emergency contact also answers the phone for complaints that aren’t emergencies.

Vrbo sponsored player patches at the 2026 U.S. Open, a marketing tie-in tied to the tournament’s two-week run The campaign promotes vacation homes with private tennis courts, linking Vrbo’s inventory to a marquee sporting event The U.S. Open continues through September 13, with Expedia not disclosing sponsorship financial terms Vrbo is paying big to appear on player uniforms at the 2026 U.S. Open.