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Round-Up: Hospitable and Extenteam Join Forces, HomeToGo and SQUAKE Enable Carbon Offsetting, Lodgify’s Google Vacation Rentals Integration
Hospitable Partners Up with Extenteam to Provide Remote Guest Services Support Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About the Companies: ...
Airbnb Strengthens Security Measures: Balancing Safety and Host Autonomy
Airbnb, the popular online vacation rental platform, recently announced a series of changes to enhance safety and trust within its ...

Round-Up: Minut’s Smoke Detection, Altovita’s Instant Bookings, and Key Data’s STAMA Partnership
Noise Monitor Provider Minut Launches Cigarette Smoke Detection Feature, Announces Avantio Integration Minut has introduced a new feature to their ...
Airbnb retires email aliases; Here’s what to do.
Big news for Airbnb hosts and property managers: from September 30, 2023, Airbnb will tighten its privacy controls, drastically altering ...
Airbnb’s Drive for Quality: An In-Depth Review for Hosts
Understanding Airbnb’s Quality Initiative Airbnb recently updated its hosting quality system, a move that underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to ...
Airbnb’s Enhanced Security: Comprehensive Identity Verification
Airbnb has announced an important security update that intensifies its identity verification process for hosts and guests alike. The move, ...

Key Data Becomes Exclusive Data Partner of Greek Short-Term Rental Association STAMA
PRESS RELEASE, Athens, July 5th, 2023: Short term rental (STR) data specialist, Key Data, has become the exclusive data partner of the ...

Rentals United Publishes Guide to Luxury Channels For Property Managers
PRESS RELEASE: The luxury travel boom has created a wealth of opportunities for property managers, and it’s more important than ...

The Eleventh Hour: How To Attract Last-Minute Short-Term Rental Bookings
With travel demand skyrocketing across various markets, the supply has followed suit, escalating competition among short-term rental hosts and property ...

Unmasking the “Wolf of Airbnb”: A Cautionary Tale for Hosts
Over $1.5 million in illegal rentals, over $2 million gained fraudulently, and more than $450,000 in unpaid rent: These staggering ...

From Grassroots Movements to Adaptive Strategies: How Airbnb Fights Short-Term Rental Bans and Secures Market Presence
In the face of increasing short-term rental regulations and bans, Airbnb has implemented advanced public affairs tactics to safeguard its ...

Airbnb Unveils Map Displaying its Dominance Over Traditional Hotels in US Hospitality Landscape
In the United States, Airbnb finds itself at the center of a battle against short-term rental restrictions. This struggle is ...

Airbnb’s Position on the Registration and Use Class for Short-term Lets in England
As the consultation on registration and use class for short-term lets in England unfolds, Airbnb, one of the major stakeholders ...

Airbnb: From the business of trust to the business of surveillance?
The story of Kristin Turner, a diligent Airbnb host, paints a vivid picture of an emerging issue within Airbnb’s policies ...

Championing Short-Term Rental Growth and Innovation: An Inside Look at STRive 2023 Conference by Bart Sobies
As the world continues to recover from the global pandemic, the significance of human connection and collaboration is highlighted at ...

The Airbnb Effect: Decoding the Dynamics of France’s Short-term Rental Market in the Lead-up to the 2024 Paris Olympics
As the global community sets its sights on the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, a significant shift is taking shape in ...

OVO Network’s Secrets to Exceptional Short-Term Rental Guest Reviews
The key to a thriving short-term rental business lies in exceptional guest reviews. Imagine having a clear roadmap to achieve ...

The Rise of Short-Stay Student Accommodations in the UK: A Primer for Property Managers
The short-term rental industry has seen exponential growth in recent years. This trend has also impacted the student accommodation market ...

New Airbnb Commercials Push Rooms and Host Passports: Highlight Affordable Accommodations and Host-Guest Trust
Airbnb has released three new commercials that emphasize its latest updates: Airbnb Rooms and Host Passports. In an effort to ...

Hostaway Secures $175 Million Funding, Intensifying Competition with Guesty
Hostaway recently secured $175 million in funding, marking the largest amount ever raised by a vacation rental tech company. This ...