Eric Mason

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#OrangeCT #STRRegulation #AirbnbBan #STRPolicy #Connecticut

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NEW CT RULE: Orange, CT, bans all STRs under 30 days in residential zones.

Triggered by neighbor complaints about one "major issue" property.

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Solution? Invest in DIRECT BOOKING now.

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#OTAWar #Airbnb #HotelTech #Hospitality #DirectBooking #TravelIndustry

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The Verdict is In: Hotels Don't Need Another Mega OTA.

Airbnb is mimicking Bookingcom (15.5% commission, no loyalty program) out of desperation. For independent hotels, this only deepens third-party dependence.

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#Milan #STRRegulation #AirbnbNews #ItalyTravel #SmartHome

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MILAN STR ALERT! 🇮🇹

Milan has banned self-check-in key boxes in public areas for Short-Term Rentals.
🗓️ Effective: January 2026
💰 Fine: €400 per violation.

Hosts must pivot to smart locks or in-person service. The low-cost check-in era is ending in key European cities.

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#FrenchRiviera #STRSafety #VacationRental #EvictionLaw #France

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"2.0 Squatting" is when guests book legally, then refuse to leave.

🛑 The problem: They are NOT true squatters, making eviction lengthy.

Safety Tip: Use a formal short-term rental contract for every stay and never accept cash extensions!

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#AtlantaSTR #STRPolicy #AirbnbNews #STRRegulation #ATL

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CLOSE CALL IN ATL: City Council rejected the ban on new STRs 7-6!

The debate over Buckhead "party houses" nearly shut out new Short-Term Rentals. Host advocacy and economic data were key. The regulatory fight continues.

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#ATLSTR #AirbnbNews #STRPolicy #InvestmentProtection #Atlanta

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BREAKING: Atlanta STR Ban FAILS.

A proposal to block new Short-Term Rentals in the Buckhead/Home Park area was voted down by the Atlanta City Council after massive turnout from hosts.

WARNING: The vote was CLOSE. The STR Regulation battle in ATL is far from over.

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#AthensSTR #Greece #TourismBoom #STRdata #Airbnb #VacationRentals

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GREECE TOURISM BOOM: Attica just blew past 2019 visitor levels!

🔑 KEY STAT: Short-Term Rentals now make up 43% of all accommodation beds in the region. STRs are now a core driver of the Greek market. Time to invest?

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Read the details: 👇

https://t.co/ODcst22mqa

#STRPolicy #AirbnbNews #SafetyFirst #ColumbiaSC #VacationRental

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Shooting at a Columbia, SC Airbnb.

This incident is expected to be a major catalyst for much stricter local STR Regulations. This is a crucial reminder for all hosts: prioritize Airbnb Safety and responsible guest vetting to protect your community & your business.

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#RichmondSTR #RVA #RealEstate #Airbnb #BrooklandPark #Investment

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RVA STR GROWTH ALERT: 🚨 A 33-unit apartment proposal in Richmond's Brookland Park includes 10 dedicated short-term rental units!

Developers are strategically building STRs into their RVA plans. This is major news for Northside investors and the entire market.

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Read how this affects local inventory & policy: https://t.co/HgIrFhsDJz