When Cheryl Mander’s Vrbo rental in Hawaii is uninhabitable, the rental platform agrees to cover her new accommodations. But then it backs out. What happened? Q. My family and I recently rented a ...

Last year marked the first time census records showed that more Native Hawaiians live on the continent instead of their ancestral homelands. Jordan Ruidas, founder and organizer of Lahaina Strong, ...

Two bills moving through the Hawaii legislature could phase out short-term rentals that are not occupied by their owner, as the state tries to tackle rising housing costs and homelessness. State House ...

Oahu, Hawaii’s third-biggest island, will now place further restrictions on where Airbnb, Vrbo and other short-term rental properties can be located throughout Honolulu and the island. In a move that ...

Need some travel ideas or vacation home decor inspiration? Check out these stunning American properties that have been highlighted by Vacation Rentals by Owner — AKA Vrbo — an online vacation home ...

Hawaii is at a crossroads concerning the future of short-term vacation rentals, with potential legislation now in play that could reshape the tourism landscape of the islands. Newly proposed ...

Hawaii’s plan to eliminate up to 10,000 vacation rentals highlights a tourism paradox: fewer Airbnbs have not reduced overtourism, but have helped drive hotel prices to record highs. As housing relief ...

A new bill outlining a registration process for hosted transient vacation rentals, or TVRs will be introduced mAY 6 during Hawaii County Council committee meetings in Kailua-Kona. “As we were ...

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