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How Data Storytelling and Advocacy Helped Soften Short Term Rental Rules in Portugal

How Data, Storytelling, and Advocacy Helped Soften Short-Term Rental Rules in Portugal

In 2023, Portugal’s short-term rental industry was on the brink. A sweeping housing law, the “Mais Habitação” package, threatened to …
Airbnb Ending “Strict” Cancellation Policy: Hosts Must Act Now to Retain It, Plus Important 24-Hour Cancellation Change Explained

Airbnb Ending “Strict” Cancellation Policy: Hosts Must Act Now to Retain It, Plus Important 24-Hour Cancellation Change Explained

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Airbnb is switching most listings from Strict to a less protective cancellation policy — unless you actively choose to keep Strict. In this short video, we’ll show you exactly how to: 🔹 Find the update on your dashboard 🔹 Compare the new options 🔹 Keep Strict for each of your listings 🔹 Beat the October 1st deadline 📌 Also: All guests now get 24 hours to cancel for free — no matter what policy you use. Watch now so you don’t lose the protection you’ve counted on. #airbnbhost #airbnbhosting #airbnbhosttips #airbnbhosts #airbnbcancellation #airbnbnews #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #propertymanagers #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #trending #thibaultmasson #shortsviral #shortsvideo #shortsfeed
Airbnb Hosts: How to Keep Your Strict Cancellation Policy (Step-by-Step)
Vrbo has quietly launched a new partnership with BabyQuip 👶🛏️ allowing guests to rent baby essentials like cribs, strollers, and high chairs delivered straight to their vacation rental 🏠. Convenient for families? Absolutely. But here’s what’s frustrating hosts 👇 This new feature skips host involvement entirely, no heads-up, no approval, and no share of the revenue 💸 For many professional managers, it raises big red flags around security, guest experience, and platform overreach 🚨 In this episode, Uvika from RSU by PriceLabs unpacks: 🔹 What this Vrbo–BabyQuip integration really means 🔹 Why many hosts feel sidelined 🔹 How it fits into a bigger pattern of OTAs controlling more of the guest journey 💬 Have you seen this rolled out yet? Would you opt out if you had the option? Read our detailed article here: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/new-vrbo-partnership-with-babyquip/ 📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter 🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next .👉 Curious how top managers set smarter prices and outsmart market shifts? Try PriceLabs—our trusted dynamic pricing and market data tool. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, $10 in credit, 1 Market Dashboard, and 2 Revenue Estimator Pro tokens when you add your first listing. Get started here: https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=RSU&utm_source=rsu&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=newsletter #vrbo #vrbohost #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #propertymanagers #babyquip #babyessentials #travelinstyle #babygear #airbnb #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #viral #trending #uvikawahi
Why Vrbo’s BabyQuip Partnership Has Hosts Pushing Back
Vrbo has quietly launched a new partnership with BabyQuip 👶🛏️ allowing guests to rent baby essentials like cribs, strollers, and high chairs delivered straight to their vacation rental 🏠. Convenient for families? Absolutely. But here’s what’s frustrating hosts 👇 This new feature skips host involvement entirely, no heads-up, no approval, and no share of the revenue 💸 For many professional managers, it raises big red flags around security, guest experience, and platform overreach 🚨 In this episode, Uvika from RSU by PriceLabs unpacks: 🔹 What this Vrbo–BabyQuip integration really means 🔹 Why many hosts feel sidelined 🔹 How it fits into a bigger pattern of OTAs controlling more of the guest journey 💬 Have you seen this rolled out yet? Would you opt out if you had the option? Read our detailed article here: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/new-vrbo-partnership-with-babyquip/ 📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter 🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next .👉 Curious how top managers set smarter prices and outsmart market shifts? Try PriceLabs—our trusted dynamic pricing and market data tool. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, $10 in credit, 1 Market Dashboard, and 2 Revenue Estimator Pro tokens when you add your first listing. Get started here: https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=RSU&utm_source=rsu&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=newsletter #vrbo #vrbohost #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #propertymanagers #babyquip #babyessentials #travelinstyle #babygear #airbnb #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #viral #trending #uvikawahi
Vrbo’s New BabyQuip Partnership Is Worrying Hosts and Here’s Why
Airbnb is phasing out the Strict cancellation policy in favor of the new Firm policy for most listings, but you can still keep the Strict policy if you act before October 1, 2025. #shorttermrentals #propertymanagers #airbnb #thibaultmasson #airbnbhost #airbnbhosting #propertymanagement #shortsfeed #shortsviral #cancellation #hosts
How to Continue Keeping Your Strict Policy on Airbnb (Not Firm)
Airbnb’s updated payment terms mean some hosts, especially new ones, won’t get paid until 24 hours after checkout. While guests get more flexibility, hosts face delayed payouts and cash flow uncertainty. #shorttermrentals #propertymanagers #airbnb #airbnbhost #thibaultmasson #airbnbhosting #trending #shortsfeed #airbnbnews #shorts
Airbnb Can Now Delay Your Payouts — Here’s Why
Airbnb is removing the Strict cancellation policy for new listings and switching existing ones to the less protective Firm policy unless hosts opt-out. At the same time, a new 24-hour grace period lets guests cancel any booking for a full refund, no matter the policy. Hosts are concerned this reduces their control, increases risk of last-minute cancellations, and cuts into revenue. #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #propertymanagers #airbnbhost #airbnb_business #airbnbhosting #airbnbguest #shortsfeed #shorts #viralshorts #trendingshorts #vacationrentals #vacationrentalmanagement #thibaultmasson #cancellation #rsubypricelabs #hosts
Why Airbnb’s New Cancellation Rules Have Hosts Worried
Airbnb’s “Limited” cancellation policy strikes a balance, offering tighter rules than Moderate, but more guest flexibility than Strict. It gives hosts partial protection from last-minute cancellations, while still allowing guests a reasonable window to change plans. #shorttermrentals #propertymanagers #airbnbhost #airbnbnews #airbnb_business #airbnblife #airbnb_business #propertymanagement #propertymanagers #vacationrentalmanagement #trendingshorts #shortsfeed #shortsyoutube #thibaultmasson #rsubypricelabs
Airbnb’s new 'Limited' cancellation policy lands between Moderate and Firm
Starting October 1, 2025, Airbnb is phasing out the strict cancellation policy for new listings. Existing listings will be moved to the “firm” policy, unless hosts opt out. #shorttermrentals #propertymanagers #airbnbhost #airbnbhosting #airbnbhosting #airbnblife #airbnbnews #trendingshorts #shortsfeed #shorts #viral #rsubypricelabs #thibaultmasson #cancellation #guests
Airbnb Just Made Cancellations Easier for Guests
Airbnb is making major changes to how vacation rental property managers get paid and how cancellations work. Starting October 1, 2025, new listings won’t be allowed to use the Strict cancellation policy, and even existing listings could be automatically switched to a more flexible option, unless you act fast.In this video, Thibault Masson breaks down what vacation rental property managers need to know about: ✅ The end of the Strict policy for new listings ✅ A brand-new “Limited” cancellation policy ✅ A universal 24-hour grace period for cancellations ✅ New rules around “Pay Part Now, Pay Later” bookings ✅ When (and why) Airbnb might hold your payouts longer 💡 These updates could impact your cash flow and booking security, especially if you’re relying on stricter cancellation terms and timely payouts. 🎯 Want to keep using the Strict policy? Be sure to update your settings in your Airbnb dashboard before October 1 to opt out of the automatic change. Let us know in the comments — are these changes good for your business or making things harder? Read detailed articles explaining the new updates: 1. ⁠https://www.rentalscaleup.com/airbnb-payment-terms-2025-whats-actually-changing-for-hosts/⁠ 2. ⁠https://www.rentalscaleup.com/airbnb-ending-strict-cancellation-policy-hosts-must-act-now-to-retain-it-plus-important-24-hour-cancellation-change-explained/⁠ 📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/ 🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next .👉 Curious how top managers set smarter prices and outsmart market shifts? Try PriceLabs—our trusted dynamic pricing and market data tool. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, $10 in credit, 1 Market Dashboard, and 2 Revenue Estimator Pro tokens when you add your first listing. Get started here: https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/referral=RSU&utm_source=rsu&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=podcast #airbnb #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #cancellation #paymentterms #airbnbhosting #airbnbnews #videos #thibaultmasson #trending #rsubypricelabs #hosts #pricelabs
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