Thibault Masson

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 ...

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 ...

Decoding the AI Hype: Separating PR Stunts from Real Value for Airbnb Hosts and Rental Managers
You might have seen a surge of press releases from vendors and Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) in the short-term rental ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...
Global Airbnb, Booking, and Vrbo Data from Transparent: A Comprehensive Analysis of Q1 2023
This article delves into the fascinating insights from Q1 2023 data for the short-term rental industry, focusing on Airbnb, Booking.com, ...

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 the new Airbnb host
As Airbnb continues to grow in popularity, more and more people are becoming hosts for the first time. However, managing ...
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 ...





