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.
Round-Up: Airbnb Reports Economic Impact in the US, HomeToGo’s Strategic Komoot Partnership, Anticipating Short Stay Summit 2024
Airbnb Publishes Report Showcasing Its Economic Influence in the US Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: Uvika’s View: HomeToGo Integrates ...
Airbnb updates cancellation policy: IMPACT FOR AIRBNB HOSTS
Airbnb has introduced a significant update to its policy framework, shifting from the Extenuating Circumstances Policy to the new Major ...
Booking.com Ditches Travel Sustainable Program in Favor of Third-Party Certifications
Booking.com is discontinuing its Travel Sustainable program, including the widely recognized Travel Sustainable badges previously awarded to properties engaging in ...
Round-Up: Abode Worldwide and AI Platform Boom Announce Team Expansions, Bob W Expands London Presence
Booking.com Adopts Third-Party Certifications, Moves Away from Own Sustainability Badges Amid Regulatory Shifts Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About ...
Dear vacation rental manager, you’ve been an early adopter of AI for years. Here’s why.
If you manage vacation rentals, you’re already more familiar with AI than you might think, thanks to dynamic pricing. Let’s ...
The Art of Overdelivering: ‘Unreasonable Hospitality’ Lessons for Short-Term Rental Managers
“Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect” emerges as an indispensable resource for vacation rental ...
How VRBO’s 2024 Premier Host Program Updates Impact Vacation Rental Managers
Attention Vacation Rental Managers listing on VRBO: Are you up to speed with the changes to VRBO’s Premier Host partner ...
Round-Up: Homes & Villas Debuts AI Search, Smiling House Embraces Swisstainability, Hospitable Stokes Book Direct Movement
Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy Employs AI to Enhance Vacation Rental Discovery Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About ...
How To Optimize Listings At Scale With Custom AI
Efficiency and personalization are not just desired but required for success in the short-term rental industry. This requirement, combined with ...
How the 2024 Eclipse is Transforming the Off-Season into Peak Demand in US Markets
In April 2024, a spectacular celestial event will traverse the United States and parts of Canada: a total solar eclipse. ...
From Ban to Plan: Adapting to Airbnb’s Global Ban on Indoor Security Cameras
At a time where the balance between security and privacy is more critical than ever, Airbnb has announced a global ...
Regaining Control: Loosening the Algorithm’s Grip on Your Pricing Strategy
In an era where data reigns supreme and algorithms dictate a significant portion of our decision-making processes, short-term rental (STR) ...
Airbnb 2024 Spring update: Carrots and sticks for hosts
Airbnb has just dropped a surprise 2024 Spring update. Usually, we only have a Winter and a Summer one. This ...
Round-Up: 1.5 Million Airbnb Listings Verified, UK Demand Softens, TravelAI Acquires Casai Domain
Airbnb Spring 2024 Update: 1.5 Million Verified Listings and Further Gamification of the Hosting Experience Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental ...
Revenue Management Tactics for High-Demand Event Pricing: From Local Events to the 2024 Paris Olympics
In short-term rental management, the difference between a good year and a great one today often hinges on the ability ...
Airbnb SNL commercial: Chanel & Chanel Interior Design
The March 2, 2024 “Airbnb Design Commercial” skit by Saturday Night Live humorously critiques both the design aesthetics commonly found ...
Why PriceLabs is launching Revenue Estimator Pro, its souped-up Airbnb calculator
As the editor of Rental Scale-Up and also the Head of Product Marketing at PriceLabs. Today, I’d like to share ...
From the UK to New York City, Let’s Look at the Impact of New Regulations
The UK government has recently announced significant legislative changes that aim to strike a balance between preserving housing availability for ...
Round-Up: U.S. Demand Dwindles, Airbnb Preferred Partners 2024, Lodgify Launches Dynamic Pricing
The Cold Reality: AirDNA’s January Review Reveals U.S. Market Slowdown Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About AirDNA: Uvika’s View: ...
Round-Up: Airbnb Crosses 5 Million Hosts, Opago Takes Over Staykeepers, Australia’s Legislative Leap in Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb Hits 5 Million Host Milestone Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Airbnb: Uvika’s View: White Label Operations Provider ...
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