Hawaii STRs Outperform Hotels, Florida Spring Break Spike, Lake Tahoe...
Summary
The Hawaii Tourism Authority performance report for the month of February showed vacation rentals just under 50% occupancy, while hotels were at about 30%. Incline Village in North Lake Tahoe is the key focus for these new rules with more than 90% of the countys homes being short-term rentals. The new ordinance establishes a permit system for short-term rental hosts, sets occupancy limits, implements quiet hours, requires enforcement on rules about house parties, parking violations and litter. Joshua Tree, California, is attracting many travelers by promoting desert escapes in well-known national magazines. The Morongo Basin is in the midst of a land-buying boom, driven by revenue from Airbnb rentals and those living in LA looking for a change of scenery.