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Uvika Wahi

Uvika Wahi is the Editor at RSU by PriceLabs, where she leads news coverage and analysis for professional short-term rental managers. She writes on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, regulations, and industry trends, helping managers make informed business decisions. Uvika also presents at global industry events such as SCALE, VITUR, and Direct Booking Success Summit.

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Uvika Wahi

Round-Up: Your.Rentals Secures $2.7m Investment, Booking.com (and others) Launch Coalition for Trusted Reviews, ReAlpha Makes Nasdaq Debut

Round-Up: Your.Rentals Secures Investment, Booking.com (and others) Launch Coalition for Trusted Reviews, ReAlpha Nasdaq Debut

Uvika Wahi

Your.Rentals Secures Capital Investment, Unveils Mobile App and Financial Solutions Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Your.Rentals: About Trind ...

Your.Rentals Secures Venture Capital Investment from Trind Ventures Following the Recent Crowdfunding on Seedrs

Your.Rentals Secures Venture Capital Investment from Trind Ventures Following the Recent Crowdfunding on Seedrs

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PRESS RELEASE [Copenhagen, 23 October 2023] – Your.Rentals, the leading platform for short-term rental management, is thrilled to announce the ...

High Demand, Softening Prices, and the Looming Supply Challenge in Europe Short-Term Rental Market

High Demand, Softening Prices, and the Looming Supply Challenge in Europe

Uvika Wahi

In August 2023, the short-term rental market in Europe marked an unprecedented milestone. A staggering 53.7 million nights were booked, ...

Round-Up: HomeToGo GetYourGuide Partnership, Expedia and AIR MILES Team Up, ALTIDO Acquires Middleton Castle

Round-Up: HomeToGo GetYourGuide Partnership, Expedia and AIR MILES Team Up, ALTIDO Acquires Middleton Castle

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HomeToGo Partners with GetYourGuide to Offer Integrated Travel Experiences Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About HomeToGo: About GetYourGuide: Uvika’s ...

Vacation Rental World Summit 2023 Conference in Barcelona

Peering Behind the Curtain: Travel Titans and the Transformation of Short-Term Rentals at VRWS X

Uvika Wahi

The Vacation Rental World Summit, scheduled for November 3rd and 4th, 2023 at the Museu Maritim in Barcelona, is poised ...

Round-Up: Flex-Stay Pricing by 365Villas, Airbtics Launches Freemium Model, and bnbfinder Expands to Vacation Rentals

Round-Up: Flex-Stay Pricing by 365Villas, Airbtics Launches Freemium Model, and bnbfinder Expands to Vacation Rentals

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365Villas Introduces Flex-Stay Pricing Features Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About 365Villas: Uvika’s View: Short-Term Rental Data Provider Airbtics ...

A Shortcut to Riches? The Reality of Short-Term Rental Franchises

A Shortcut to Riches? The Reality of Short-Term Rental Franchises

Uvika Wahi

In an industry as competitive as short-term rentals, rapid expansion is no easy feat. Yet, SkyRun Vacation Rentals has managed ...

Seizing the $60 Billion Goldmine: Niche Marketing's Power in Short-Term Rentals

Seizing the $60 Billion Goldmine: Niche Marketing’s Power in Short-Term Rentals

Uvika Wahi

A market that’s not just lucrative, but also vastly unexplored, valued at a staggering $60 billion? This isn’t just a ...

Round-Up: Key Data and ASTRA Partner Up, Minut Launches Call Assist, and Casago Doubles Footprint

Round-Up: Key Data and ASTRA Partner Up, Minut Launches Call Assist, and Casago Doubles Footprint

Uvika Wahi

Key Data Secures Exclusive Partnership with Australian Short-Term Rental Accommodation Association (ASTRA) Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Key ...

Vacation Rental Franchise Brand Casago Doubles Footprint in Two Years

Vacation Rental Franchise Brand Casago Doubles Footprint in Two Years

Uvika Wahi

PRESS RELEASE Scottsdale, AZ, October 4, 2023 – Vacation rental property management company, Casago, has more than doubled its territories across the ...

Key Data Becomes Exclusive Data Partner of The Australian Short-Term Rental Accommodation Association

Key Data Becomes Exclusive Data Partner of The Australian Short-Term Rental Accommodation Association

Uvika Wahi

Press Release, Australia, October 3, 2023: Short term rental (STR) data specialist, Key Data, has become the exclusive data partner of the ...

Why Airbnb Wants You to Meet Their Designated Party Pooper

Why Airbnb Wants You to Meet Their Designated Party Pooper

Uvika Wahi

Airbnb is leaving no room for uncertainty – it has a designated ‘party pooper,’ and the company wants to ensure ...

Round-Up New RentalReady, Hostaway Welcomes New CFO, HomeToGo Appoints Investment Chief, and Bob W Expands to Knightsbridge

Round-Up: New RentalReady, Hostaway Welcomes New CFO, HomeToGo Appoints Investment Chief, and Bob W Expands to Knightsbridge

Uvika Wahi

RentalReady Unveils Fresh Brand Identity and Advanced Features Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About RentalReady: Uvika’s View: Hostaway Appoints ...

Round-Up: Lodgify AI Assistant, ALTIDO Adds Westminster Fire Station to Portfolio, 365Villlas Whatsapp Integration

Round-Up: Lodgify AI Assistant, ALTIDO Adds Westminster Fire Station to Portfolio, 365Villlas Whatsapp Integration

Uvika Wahi

Lodgify Unveils AI Assistant to Optimize Guest Communications Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Lodgify: Uvika’s View: ALTIDO Adds ...

Global Short-Term Rental Revenue Plummets: Is It Time for Panic?

Supply Growth Triggers Revenue Plunges Across U.S., Europe, and the UK: Time to Panic?

Uvika Wahi

A recent report from Key Data reveals a sobering 17% dip in revenue for the U.S. short-term rental market and ...

Round-Up: Scale UK 2023 Sessions Announced, All-New AirDNA, Breezeway Becomes Airbnb Partner

Round-Up: Scale UK 2023 Sessions Announced, All-New AirDNA, Breezeway Becomes Airbnb Partner

Uvika Wahi

Key Sessions Announced for 2023 Edition of Scale UK Event Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Scale: Uvika’s Take: ...

Scale UK Event 2023: A Must-Attend Conference for Multi-Unit Holiday Let Operators

Scale UK Event 2023: A Must-Attend Conference for Multi-Unit Holiday Let Operators

Uvika Wahi

Press Release: The inaugural Scale UK Event 2023, organised by SCALE, is set to take place on September 26th and ...

Protect and Grow Short-Term Rental Margins With Upsells

Safeguard Your Short-Term Rental Margins Through Upselling: A Practical Guide

Uvika Wahi

Feeling the squeeze on your profit margins? The demand for short-term rentals (STRs) is still robust, but it’s spreading thin ...

Local Law 18 Goes Into Action, Poised to Decimate New York City Short-Term Rental Supply

Local Law 18 Goes Into Action, Poised to Decimate New York City Short-Term Rental Supply

Uvika Wahi

New York City has banned rentals for less than 30 days, more or less. It looks like individuals can only ...

Round-Up: Anfitrões de Aluguel’s Million Real Boost, Hostway’s Smart Lock Integration, Rentals United Launches Elevate

Round-Up: Anfitrões de Aluguel’s Million Real Boost, Hostway’s Smart Lock Integration, Rentals United Launches Elevate

Uvika Wahi

Nexpon’s Million-Real Boost Fuels Anfitriões de Aluguel in Brazil’s Booming Vacation Rental Scene Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About ...