by MiSTRA | Jan 22, 2026 | Alliance News, Features, News
Travelers aren’t just booking places to stay anymore—they’re booking experiences, connection, and stories they want to share. That’s one of the clearest takeaways from Airbnb’s newly released 2026 Travel Predictions, which highlight a continued shift toward outdoor...
by MiSTRA | Nov 18, 2025 | Alliance News, News
Ending 2025 with New Legislative Proposals Michigan lawmakers are once again looking to short-term rentals (STRs) as a new revenue source. Rep. Joey Andrews’ package to be re-presented for this session creates a statewide STR registry and allows an additional 6%...
by MiSTRA | Nov 3, 2025 | Downloads, Resources
Balancing community wellbeing with property rights has never been more complex. With misinformation spreading quickly and stakeholders often pulling in opposite directions, local governments face a difficult task: crafting short-term rental policies that are fair,...
by MiSTRA | Oct 28, 2024 | Alliance News, Member Updates, News
October 2024 Newsletter MiSTRA Updates Welcome Our Newest MiSTRA Members! Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest members. Thank you for supporting Michigan STRs! Maureen Hatfield Jami Osterman Sue Torgerson Carmen Veurink Kori Steigerwald Cody Zahn...
by MiSTRA | Aug 3, 2024 | News
HB 5438: A Summary In April 2024, State Rep. Andrews (D-St. Joseph) presented HouseBill (HB) 5438 along with co-sponsor Jenn Hill (D-Marquette), which is currently being considered. MiSTRA has been following this issue closely as a key priority for our...
