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.
Booking Windows Tighten, but Early Bookings Still Drive the Revenue Engine
At this year’s VRWS conference in Porto, Key Data’s Sally Henry revealed a surprising trend: while short-term rentals are seeing ...
Hostaway Brings in New CRO, HomeToGo Targets BookTok, PriceLabs’ New Report Builder
What is ‘Hostaway’s Post Recent C-suite Appointments’? About Hostaway: Snigdha’s View: HomeToGo’s Book Club Retreat: How Property Managers Can Tap ...
Airbnb Experiences Reopen, Zumper Adds airbnb-friendly, Stayflexi integrates google vacation rental
Airbnb Relaunches ‘Experiences’ – This Time with a Focus on Uniqueness & Affordability! (Host Side) Snigdha’s View: Airbnb’s Latest Move ...
European Cities Clamp Down on Short-Term Rentals: How Property Managers Can Respond
The short-term rental (STR) industry in Europe (and elsewhere) is facing a growing wave of regulations that demand the attention ...
Lavanda Targets US with New Sales Director, New Sustainability Taskforce, and One Key’s UK Debut!
Lavanda Taps Former Kasa Exec Greg Materdomini to Lead US Expansion Key Takeaways for Property Managers: About Lavanda Snigdha’s View ...
Why VRWS 2024 in Porto Should Be on Your Radar
The Vacation Rental World Summit (VRWS) is returning for its 11th edition in Porto, Portugal, from October 3-4, 2024. This ...
Your.Rentals Secures €1.7M, Boom Expands AI, VRWS Green Paves the Eco Path
Your.Rentals Raises €1.7M to Power Market Expansion About Your.Rentals: Snigdha’s View: Boom Expands AI Capabilities with First Fully AI-Powered Property ...
Dynamic Pricing Done Right: What Vacation Rental Managers Can Learn from the Oasis Ticket Controversy
For Oasis’s 2025 reunion tour, Ticketmaster implemented dynamic pricing, causing ticket prices to surge dramatically—some tickets jumped from £148 to ...
Booking.com Reveals Amenities Guests Will Pay More For in 2024—Here’s How to Cash In
Today, offering a bed to sleep in is no longer enough to capture the attention—or the wallets—of discerning travelers. Guests ...
How US Vacation Rental Managers Could Drive More Direct Bookings
In an industry dominated by platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, vacation rental managers are grappling with a significant shift. Skift ...
Airbnb’s Smart Lock Upgrade, Revnest’s Hungry Robots Acquisition, and Trash Caddies’ Takeover of Ragin’ Raccoon
Airbnb Expands Smart Lock Integration to Include Yale and August Key Takeaways for Property Managers: Snigdha’s View: Real Estate Marketplace ...
How French Property Managers Can Earn Recognition at France’s First Vacation Rental Awards
This summer, property managers in France have the chance to shine in the very first edition of what is set ...
Guesty and Villa Tracker Target Luxury Market, Airbnb & AAA See Labor Day Searches Soar in Football Towns, HomeToGo’s Revenue Rise & GetawayGoGo Partnership
Villa Tracker and Guesty Join Forces to Boost Luxury Vacation Rentals Key Takeaways for Property Managers: About Villa Tracker:Villa Tracker ...
Latest Vrbo Commercials Focus on Host-Free Stays and More—What’s New This Time?
In the cutthroat world of short-term rentals, advertising does more than just get a brand noticed; it shapes how travelers ...
The Battle for Hosts Heats Up: How Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo Are Fighting to Win
The battle for hosts is gathering heat among the Big Three. The industry’s biggest players—Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo—are ramping up ...
Comparent Honors Market Leaders, Hospitable’s Latest Tools for Self-Managers, and Sonder’s Strategic Marriott Partnership
Comparent’s 2024 Summer Market Leader Awards for Property Management Companies Key Takeaways for Property Managers: About Comparent: Comparent is a ...
Inside OYO’s European Strategy: Why the Checkmyguest Deal Matters
In a move that underscores its ambitions in the European market, OYO, the Indian hospitality giant known for its aggressive ...
Airbnb’s New Co-Hosting Marketplace: More Competition For Property Managers?
Airbnb’s CEO, Brian Chesky, just confirmed it: The long-awaited Co-Hosting marketplace is launching this October. This new platform, predicted by ...
Boom Launches AI Sales Agent, Vacasa Raises $30 Million Funding, AirDNA Welcomes New CEO
Boom Launches AI Sales Agent to Streamline Sales for Short-Term Rentals Key Takeaways for Property Managers: About Boom Snigdha’s View ...
Market Cooling in Airbnb’s Q2 2024: Why Quality and Differentiation Matter More Than Ever
Airbnb, the behemoth of the short-term rental industry, continues to weather the shifting tides of a maturing market. The company’s ...
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