As summer 2026 gets underway, the primary theme dominating the narrative thus far has been the impact of soaring airline ticket prices and how that development is shaping travel plans and decisions. With tickets to popular Western European destinations as much as 20% higher this summer, domestic travel in the United States is surging. Travelers are increasingly opting to explore nearby ...
As family travel needs shift toward larger accommodations, this episode of PennyWise delves into the emergence of hotel-affiliated vacation rentals that are challenging traditional platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.
Robert Harris ends up with an Airbnb in a high-crime neighborhood after his first rental falls through. Does he have to accept it, or can he get a refund?
Bart Colen's host cancels his rental at the last minute, and Airbnb promises to send him a refund. But months later, the money is still missing. The reason? Colen closed his bank account.
Thousands of images have been recovered from short-term rental hosts by law enforcement. Hidden cameras placed in bedrooms and bathrooms show guests during their most private moments.
Airbnb bans a man after he accidentally spills food on his host's sofa. Will he ever be able to book another rental on the platform?
For Star subscribers: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs decided not to use her veto power to soften the state law that keeps cities like Tucson from regulating Airbnbs. The cities should have the right to experiment.
Research has shown that people who are waiting to go on holiday are much happier with certain aspects of their life.
Fake listings and scams are very common when booking short-term holiday rentals online. Market Watch reports, despite the photographs enticing…
Looking to save some money on you next Airbnb? Buzz60’s Tony Spitz has the details.
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Tim Steller's column: Hobbs missed chance to win Airbnb reform for AZ cities