Lólis, PhilipScott, MikeDickinson, Clay2023-08-072023-08-072023-08-07https://hdl.handle.net/1813/113356Over 72 percent of all hotels in the United States are affiliated with large brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt. In contrast, the largest operator in the short-term rental (STR) market, Vacasa, manages less than 1 percent of the total market. With around $53.5 billion in gross booking value, or about 25 percent of the entire U.S. lodging industry, the STR market presents an enticing consolidation opportunity.Attribution 4.0 Internationalshort-term rentalsconsolidationarticle