“Council puts an end to vacation rental debate” plus 2 more |
- Council puts an end to vacation rental debate
- LeisureLink's Vacation Pricing Snapshot Tells Consumers When to Book for Maximum Savings
- Santa Cruz authorities to craft rules governing vacation rentals regarding nuisances
| Council puts an end to vacation rental debate Posted: 25 Jun 2010 10:59 PM PDT Terms of Service - hidesertstar.com ----------------------------- PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE. Privacy Notice The following guidelines apply for information collected from visitors to the Hi-Desert Star web site: The Hi-Desert Star is committed to protecting your privacy. We believe you have a right to know what information we collect about you when you visit our web site, and how that information is used and safeguarded. Your Personal Information We collect personally identifiable information (name, e-mail address, etc.) and/or demographic data (ZIP code, gender, etc.) that you submit when you: Register for our services Complete a survey Enter a contest, promotion, or sweepstakes Order a subscription to our newspaper Place a classified ad Send us an e-mail Submit reader opinions We do not give or sell any personally identifiable information to advertisers or other outside parties. We may use this information to process and maintain your account, reply to your specific questions and requests, verify submitted editorial information (ie: wedding and birth announcements,) inform you of special offers from us, and compile aggregate demographic statistics about our users. The Hi-Desert Star is not responsible for the policies or actions of third parties that may collect any information you disclose in the Opinions, Guest Book, Classifieds, Community Calendar, or other public forums on this site. Our partners and other Internet sites and services that may be accessible through the Hi-Desert Star have separate data and privacy practices. These sites include, but are not limited to, TownNews.com and dotPhoto.com. Please contact those sites directly if you have questions about their privacy policies. Children's Privacy The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) stipulates that Web site operators cannot knowingly collect personal information from children under age 13 without verifiable parental permission. While we offer information on our site that is appropriate for, available to, and useful to children, we do not seek children's participation in services that require registration. You must be 18 years or older to participate in the following services: Register for our services Complete a survey (unless otherwise noted) Enter a contest, promotion, or sweepstakes Order a subscription to our newspaper Place a classified ad Submit reader opinions Cookies and IP Addresses We use cookies (small text files transferred from our Web site to your hard drive) to recognize repeat users, track content preferences and traffic patterns. Cookies do not damage files or give anyone access to your personally identifiable information. They simply provide us with information about how visitors are using Hi-Desert Star to help us improve and enhance the site. We may share aggregate site usage statistics and demographic information with third parties, but this information does not contain any personally identifiable information. We do not use IP addresses to track use traffic patterns and content preference. How to contact us If you have any questions or comments regarding our privacy policy, please contact Jay Thomas at jthomas@hidesertstar.com Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LeisureLink's Vacation Pricing Snapshot Tells Consumers When to Book for Maximum Savings Posted: 26 Jun 2010 06:00 AM PDT PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volatile vacation lodging prices leave consumers in a quandary—do they book now to lock in a price, or hold out to the last minute in hopes of a deep discount? LeisureLink's Vacation Pricing Snapshot gives consumers the tool they need in order to know when to book. Pricing has become increasingly unpredictable as vacation lodging companies utilize more and more sophisticated calculations to match prices and demand. Consumers can level the playing field with early indications of price movements from LeisureLink. LeisureLink's Vacation Pricing Snapshot shows detailed pricing information across five top vacation markets for the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend along with price trends and recommendations. As the leading distribution and revenue management platform for vacation lodging suppliers, LeisureLink has a unique database of upcoming prices. "We asked ourselves a simple question," said Erik Hovanec, President and CEO of LeisureLink. "As consumers, should we book our vacation lodging for the Fourth of July weekend now or at the last minute?" To get the answer, LeisureLink used its special software that scours the web and pulls in pricing from tens of thousands of possible rentals, hotels, inns, boutique hotels and condo rentals. This massive data set is then summarized make it easy to use. "We realized that the massive pricing data set that we use to help lodging suppliers make intelligent decisions about how to price is also very useful for consumers. Consumers need to see what typical prices are in each category. In addition, by simply showing a trend versus data collected two weeks ago, we can show consumers which way prices are moving," said David Sharpe, Vice President of Product Development for LeisureLink. What are the trends? Prices Rising in Aspen, CO, Falling in Orlando, FL and Mixed in Pamana City Beach, FL, Myrtle Beach, SC and Hilton Head, SC. "The message is simple," said Hovanec. "If you want to go to Aspen, you better book now! There is less of a rush in other markets. There may even be some last minute discounts."
The data, which are updated several times per day with thousands of new data points, are summarized in the table above for easy consumer use. LeisureLink property suppliers have access to this pricing data and use it actively in their day to day pricing decisions, either on an ad hoc basis or integrated into LeisureLink's pricing services. Hovanec also reminded consumers that these are general trends, not predictions for individual properties: "While pricing differs by specific resort and can change frequently, our Vacation Pricing Snapshot will help consumers discover the right price for their vacation lodging." LeisureLink plans to expand the list of markets, and provide regular updates on its consumer website, ABetterStay.com. "In the coming months, we will update consumers regularly on pricing trends, and help them get the best deal on their vacation," said Hovanec. About LeisureLink(TM) LeisureLink powers global distribution and demand for the specialty lodging industry. LeisureLink Major Market Access™ enables property management companies to market and distribute their vacation lodging products across thousands of travel Web sites, travel agents and other distribution channels. Over 1500 vacation rentals properties, timeshare resorts, condohotels and boutique resorts throughout North America and Europe build their bookings through LeisureLink. For more information visit www.LeisureLink.com and to view properties go to www.ABetterStay.com. About ABetterStay.com ABetterStay.com is a premier online source for booking vacation rentals, condos, resorts, timeshares, bed and breakfasts and other alternative, high-value lodging. Specializing in popular destination vacation properties, ABetterStay.com offers multi-room accommodations with more space, privacy and amenities than typical lodging, often at a lower price. Powered by LeisureLink, Inc.'s distribution and revenue management platform, rates and promotions are updated in real time; guaranteeing consumers will always find the best deal on ABetterStay.com, eliminating the need to comparison shop from site to site. Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Santa Cruz authorities to craft rules governing vacation rentals regarding nuisances Posted: 25 Jun 2010 06:20 PM PDT
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Santa Cruz County authorities have agreed to craft rules governing vacation rental homes following complaints from locals about wild parties and parking problems. Among the proposals being considered by county supervisors is asking landlords to pay for the cost of law enforcement responses when problems arise. Supervisors also are considering a ban on big events like wedding receptions and a requirement that guests stay at least one week. Homeowners who rent their properties say such measures would ruin them financially. On Tuesday, the supervisors unanimously decided the county Planning Department would form a committee of residents, vacation home owners and others to work out the details. Supervisors are aiming for the new rules to take effect by next spring. Last October, a group of rules that would have allowed Incline Village and Crystal Bay to identify area-specific nuisances was eliminated by the Washoe County Commissioners from the proposed nuisance ordinance. A specific section of the proposed rules (Section 8) dealt specifically with vacation homes and other rentals, an idea that met very strong and outspoken opposition from Incline Village and Lake Tahoe Realtors, who argued that section was unfair. Many Realtors made public statements and voiced concern in various Bonanza stories, and the Incline Village Board of Realtors opted to run full-page ads to encourage others to not support Section 8. "We appreciate the commissioners listening to our voice and taking our position under consideration," said Jim Nadeau, government affairs director for the Incline Village Board of Realtors, in an Oct. 28, 2009, Bonanza story, after the board voted to not include Section 8. However, it was also a decision that frustrated some local residents who worked for almost six months to define what nuisances are specific to Lake Tahoe. "It's dispiriting because of all the work we put in under the mistaken assumption that we were doing this for the county," said Andy Whyman, a member of the Lake Take Working Group that examined Incline and Crystal Bay specific nuisances, in the same story. "The commissioners allowed the staff to work for 18 months and another six months and then said 'we are throwing it all away.' It tells me something about the power of lobbyists and the power of a small vocal minority."
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