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Using ChatGPT to Craft Airbnb Listings That Command Attention and Bookings
Where buzzwords and sales pitches often dominate the conversation around AI tools in short-term rental (STR) management, actionable, proven advice ...

Las Vegas Short-Term Rentals Poised for Peak Performance Amidst Super Bowl LVIII Frenzy
As anticipation builds for the NFL’s marquee event, Super Bowl LVIII, the consequential swell in demand for short-term rentals in ...

New Vrbo Commercials Strike at Airbnb’s Heart: Marketing Win or Missed Opportunity?
Vrbo launched two commercials during the highly coveted pre-game and NFL divisional championship slots. With the advertisements titled “Relax/Rooster” and ...

Round-Up: Doinn Enters Brazil, Bob W. Grows in the Nordics, EU Short-Term Rental Regulations Update
Housekeeping Solutions Platform Doinn’s Strategic Advance into Brazil Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Doinn: Uvika’s View: Bob W ...

Airbnb Adds 2% More to Guest Fees: What It Means for Hosts with Up to 16.2% Charges on International Bookings
Effective April 1, 2024, Airbnb is introducing a significant change for hosts using the split-fee model: an additional fee of ...

New Airbnb Ads Ramp Up Hotel Feud, Embrace Families, Pets, and South Korean Travelers
Fresh off the press are two sets of commercials that press on Airbnb’s audacious intent to once again position itself ...

Round-Up: Scale Green Conference Unveiled, OVO Network Joins Forces with HolidayHero, Key Data Teams Up with PASC UK
Inaugural Scale Green Conference Sets Sights on Sustainability in Short-Term Rentals Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About SCALE: Uvika’s ...

Round-Up: Airbnb Launches Housing Council, SkyRun and TravelNet Form Alliance, Joivy Triples Turnover
Airbnb Launches Housing Council in Commitment to Address Housing Affordability Challenges Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Airbnb Housing ...

UnderTheDoormat Eyes Paris Olympics, Corporate Travel, and Tech Evolution in 2024
The recent merger of UnderTheDoormat and Veeve, two of the UK’s leading luxury short-term rental businesses, has propelled the former ...

VRMA Europe’s Grand Return: What to Expect at VRMA Paris 2024
The VRMA Europe 2024 Conference is gearing up to be a pivotal event in the vacation rental industry’s calendar. Set ...

FrontDesk’s Unexpected Closure: A Pandemic Survivor’s Demise
Frontdesk, a once-promising short-term rental property management company with 1,000 units across 30 markets, closed its doors on January 2, ...

Acquisition Fever Heats Up: AirDNA and Operto Fuel Consolidation in Short-Term Rentals
As the short-term rental (STR) industry matures and consumer expectations rise, a wave of mergers and acquisitions is once again ...

Round-Up: Checkin Debuts Damage Shield, Wales Mandates Registration, Airbnb-Friendly Turns One
Check-in Automation Platform Chekin Introduces Free Damage Protection Feature Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Checkin: Uvika’s View: Wales’ ...

Airbnb’s Legal Turmoil: Hosts and Company Wade Through Fines, Taxes, and Regulations
As time presses on, Airbnb and its hosts find themselves increasingly ensnared in a web of legal complexities. These hurdles ...

Beyond Fake Listings: The Multi-Million Dollar Airbnb Scam
The recent uncovering of a vast Airbnb scam involving nearly 100 properties across the United States and generating over $7 ...

Round-Up: HCH Financial Services Debuts, Marriott Homes & Villas’ Curated Collections Make a Comeback, and AltoVita Introduces EcoStats
HCH Financial Services Launched to Help UK Short-Term Rental Investors Navigate Mortgages Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Holiday ...

Crowdfunding: Jurny’s Ambitious Path in the Vacation Rental Market
In the evolving world of vacation rental management, companies like Jurny are carving out their niche with innovative strategies and ...

Inside the Veeve-UnderTheDoormat Merger: Funding, Growth Tactics, and What’s Next
The recent merging of Unique Ventures, trading as Veeve (originally Vive Unique) and UnderTheDoormat, both UK companies, may be a ...

Round-Up: HomeToGo’s Historic Acquisitions, Sustonica and STAAA’s New Alliance, and Sirreti’s Community for Luxury Operators
HomeToGo Expands Portfolio with Majority Stake in KMW Reisen and Super Urlaub, Taps Into Short Urban Breaks Key Takeaways for ...

Short Term Accommodation Association Australia (STAAA) Partners with Sustonica to Promote Sustainability in Short-Term Rentals
(Press Release) This collaboration marks the first time an Australian short-term rental association has endorsed a sustainability label, emphasising the ...