Alliance Updates
Stay Informed with VRPOMe During the 2025 Maine Legislative Session
The 2025 Maine General Assembly session, part of the 132nd Legislature, runs from Dec. 4, 2024, to June 18, 2025. Operating on a biennial schedule, the Legislature addresses critical policy matters over a two-year cycle. Vacation Rental Professionals of Maine is committed to keeping vacation rental professionals informed about legislative developments that could impact short-term rental operations. Join us to stay updated and be part of the advocacy efforts shaping the future of STRs in Maine!
If you’re not yet a member, now is the time to join and support our efforts to preserve the future of local and statewide short-term rentals. Your membership enables us to further our advocacy initiatives and continue this important work.
Local Updates
⚡Bar Harbor Town Council held a workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 7, to discuss a number of items including a Sustainable Tourism Task Force and proposed amendments to the local STR ordinance. View the workshop agenda.
⚡City of Gardiner met Thursday, Jan. 9, to discuss proposed amendments to the local STR code. For additional updates visit the City website.
Industry Updates
Premier Vacation Rental Brands Casago and Vacasa Announce Strategic Merger
From Business Wire
Casago and Vacasa, two leaders in vacation rental management, have announced a strategic merger that promises to redefine the industry. This partnership combines Casago’s locally driven service with Vacasa’s national scale, creating an unmatched platform focused on empowering hosts, enhancing homeowner support, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Read more about how this merger aims to set a new standard in vacation rental management.
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