Industry News
Stay informed on the latest developments in the vacation rental and short-term rental industry. This category provides vacation rental managers and short-term rental managers with news on industry growth, trends, events, and insights into the future of short-term rental property management. From major updates across European markets to professional insights into industry shifts, explore the news shaping the landscape of vacation rentals.
Expand Your Short-Term Rental Business: Proven Techniques to Attract and Retain Property Owners
Growing their property portfolio is a key goal for many short-term rental managers, as it leads to increased revenue, greater ...
Homelike’s Samuel Toribio Sheds Light on the Monthly Rental Market at VITUR Summit 2023
In the run-up to the VITUR Summit 2023 in Malaga, Samuel Toribio, the Head of International Markets at Homelike, provided ...
Cashing in on the Coronation: How Key Events Increase Short-Term Rental Profitability
In the ever-expanding realm of short-term rentals, events serve as powerful catalysts for boosting profitability among property managers and hosts. ...
VITUR Summit and Sustonica Team Up for a Greener Vacation Rental Industry
The VITUR Summit, a leading vacation rental industry conference, is making waves by introducing a unique and eco-friendly feature within ...
Airbnb’s 2023 Summer Release: Addressing Market Concerns and Preparing for Future Expansion
As Airbnb unveils its 2023 Summer Release, it is crucial to assess the strategic direction the company is pursuing, with ...
Understanding Airbnb’s Strategic Intentions with Airbnb Rooms and Host Passports
During its 2023 Summer Release, Airbnd unveiled its renewed will to promote private rooms on its platform. The introduction of ...
Guesty Acquires StaySense to Push Direct Bookings and Penetrate the US Market
Guesty, one of the world’s leading property management platforms for the short-term vacation rental and hospitality industry, has just acquired ...
Vacasa and Sonder Face NASDAQ Delisting: The Risks and Rewards of Going Public through a SPAC Merger
If you’re a vacation rental property manager, you may have heard about the recent news regarding Vacasa and Sonder potentially ...
VITUR Summit 2023: A Must-Attend Event for Short-term Rental Professionals and Vendors
The upcoming VITUR Summit, scheduled for May 10-12, is the premier event for short-term rental professionals and vendors looking to ...
Breaking the Mold: Unique Formats and Distribution Channels Drive Growth in Short-Term Rental Industry
Industry leaders gathered at the Short Stay Summit in London to discuss the future of the short-term rental market. Key ...
The 2023 Shortyz Awards: Recognizing Excellence in the Short-Term Rental Industry
On Wednesday 26 April 2023, the Shortyz Awards ceremony took place in London, bringing together over 200 individuals from the ...
See You at Scale Rentals Barcelona 2023: The Unmissable Conference for Property Managers
The much-awaited Scale Rentals conference for professional short-term rental (STR) managers is taking place at the World Trade Center in ...
Get Ready for the 2023 Short Stay Summit in London
Attention short-term rental managers and Airbnb hosts! Mark your calendars for the 27th of April 2023, as the leading European ...
Maximizing Your Short-Term Rental Revenue: A Global Perspective from Elise Ripoche, Vacation Rental Revenue Expert
Get ready to uncover the secrets to boosting your short-term rental revenue with insights from Elise Ripoche, founder of J’affiche ...
A 52% Plunge: The Shocking Decline in US Mortgage-Rate Locks for Second Homes
A recent Redfin report reveals a 52% decline in mortgage-rate locks for second homes in the US, marking the lowest ...
Rentalscape: The Advanced Tool Reshaping Compliance for Short-Term Rentals
At Rental Scale-Up, we’ve been closely following the rising tide of short-term rental regulations around the world, as well as ...
Maximiser vos revenus locatifs : Rencontre avec Elise Ripoche, experte en revenue management et organisatrice du Rendez-vous National de la Location Saisonnière
Dans cette interview, Thibault de Rental Scale-Up s’entretient avec Elise Ripoche, fondatrice de J’affiche Complet et du salon “Rendez-Vous National ...
ChatGPT for vacation rental managers
In today’s fast-paced and competitive vacation rental industry, property managers are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline operations, enhance guest ...
Airbnb’s New Marketplace: Airbnb-Friendly Apartments and the Shift Beyond Travel
Introduction Attention all short-term rental managers! If you still think Airbnb is solely a travel company operating a short stay ...
Whimstay’s Expansion and the Opportunities in the Last-Minute Vacation Rental Market
Examining Whimstay’s funding, its role in the vacation rental market, and the potential benefits for property owners and managers, alongside ...
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