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Vrbo: Creating Opportunities for Homeowners, Travelers, and Communities
For more than 25 years, Vrbo has connected travelers with vacation rental owners, creating unique experiences that also benefit locals and their communities. Vrbo Advocates is a resource to learn about vacation rentals, those who own and operate them, how they contribute to communities, and solutions to ensure they are allowed to operate legally and responsibly.
VACATION RENTALS BENEFIT COMMUNITIES
Vrbo is committed to making sure vacation rentals (or “short-term rentals,” as they are often referred) have a positive, lasting impact on their communities and local residents. We empower homeowners with new opportunities and help spread the benefits of tourism. Here’s how:
DRIVING ECONOMIC AND TAX BENEFITS
HELPING HOMEOWNERS EARN EXTRA INCOME
Vacation rentals provide new opportunities for people to support themselves and their families with extra income. This is critical for those who work part-time, are on fixed incomes, need help paying their rent or mortgage.
CREATING AND SUPPORTING GOOD JOBS
Vacation rental homeowners hire cleaning services, landscapers, contractors, and others to help maintain their homes. These jobs rely on a steady stream of business, which vacation rentals provide.
INCREASING FOOT TRAFFIC FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Abritel and FeWo-direkt are brands of Vrbo in Europe
Get Involved
Learn how you can advocate to protect vacation rentals in your city.
FIND A LOCAL ALLIANCE IN EUROPE
Work together with other local advocates to protect the future of vacation rentals.