[VIDEO] Roomorama.com Co-Founder Jia En Teo Talks Short-Term Rentals

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After the jump is an intimate 30-minute chat with Roomorama.com co-founder Jia En Teo. 

The Wire Interview: Maison International Vice President, Erin Alls

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The Wire Interview is a continuing series of conversations with players in the corporate housing industry.

Times are changing — New technology, increased diversity of travelers,  shifting regulation of sister industries  –  but according to Erin Alls, Vice President of Maison International, there’s never been a better time to be in the business.

Neighbors Joust Over Vacation Rentals

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Looks like vacation rental opponents have won the latest battle in Seal Beach, California.  

[VIDEO] Zillow, Oh King of Rental Hill Doth Make

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Here are some videos of Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff discussing some new happenings from within and without the company.

[VIDEO] Brian Chesky Reflections on Guest Experience

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Brian Chesky won the Collaborative Consumption Award at this year’s Crunchies Awards, TechCrunch’s annual award ceremony for the tech industry. In the video after the jump Chesky discusses the company’s plans for 2013, positing that the company’s focus will be in providing an even better guest experience.

PayPal Invades Gas Stations

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The line between online and offline continues to be blurred as travelers will soon be able to pay for gas at gas pumps with — you guessed it! — PayPal.