Uvika Wahi

Oyo Acquires Checkmyguest

Inside OYO’s European Strategy: Why the Checkmyguest Deal Matters

Uvika Wahi

In a move that underscores its ambitions in the European market, OYO, the Indian hospitality giant known for its aggressive ...

Airbnb's Q2 2024 financial results. short-term rental market cools.

Market Cooling in Airbnb’s Q2 2024: Why Quality and Differentiation Matter More Than Ever

Uvika Wahi

Airbnb, the behemoth of the short-term rental industry, continues to weather the shifting tides of a maturing market. The company’s ...

Airbnb’s New Partnership with IAFCI to Combat Scams: Genuine Effort or PR Strategy?

Airbnb’s New Partnership with IAFCI to Combat Scams: Genuine Effort or PR Strategy?

Uvika Wahi

Airbnb has announced a strategic partnership with the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI) to tackle the rising threat ...

The Art of Scaling Hospitality Team Culture

Why Should Property Managers Care About Creating a ‘Scalable’ Team Culture?

Uvika Wahi

At the recent Scale Show Barcelona, Rental Scale-Up (RSU) made waves by curating and hosting the Knowledge Stage, an industry-first ...

Ins and Outs of Buy-to-Rent: House of Snaps' $10M Portfolio Success Story

Ins and Outs of Buy-to-Rent: House of Snaps’ $10 Million Portfolio Success Story

Uvika Wahi

At the recent Scale Show Barcelona, Rental Scale-Up curated and hosted the Knowledge Stage, a unique platform featuring exclusively property ...

Round-Up: Airbnb Purges 5000 Experiences, HomeToGo Unveils Super AI Sunny, Touch Stay Acquired by itrinity

Round-Up: Airbnb Purges 5000 Experiences, HomeToGo Unveils Super AI Sunny, Touch Stay Acquired by itrinity

Uvika Wahi

Airbnb Purges 5,000 Experiences, Leaves Operators Concerned Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: Uvika’s View:  HomeToGo Unveils Super AI Sunny ...

Essential Changes from Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo: How to Boost Your Rankings Now

Essential Changes from Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo: How to Boost Your Rankings Now

Uvika Wahi

Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo are a double-edged sword for property managers. They offer crucial visibility ...

Airbnb Summer 2024 Release ‘Icons’ and New Group Travel Options

Airbnb Summer 2024 Release: ‘Icons’ Set Stage For It to Expand Beyond The Core

Uvika Wahi

In an impressive 34-minute video unveiling, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky rolled out the platform’s Summer 2024 release. Central to this ...

How Joivy Adapts and Diversifies Its Business Model to Stay Regulation-Ready

How Joivy Adapts and Diversifies Its Business Model to Stay Regulation-Ready

Uvika Wahi

With a vision rooted in strategic flexibility and innovative market adaptations, Joivy is crafting a roadmap to excel in the ...

From Option to Obligation: 4 Takeaways From Scale Green Highlight the Rise Of Sustainability in Travel

From Option to Obligation: 4 Takeaways From Scale Green Highlight the Rise Of Sustainability in Travel

Uvika Wahi

The Scale Green conference, a groundbreaking event dedicated to sustainability in the short-term rental sector, made its debut at the ...

AI-Powered Short-Term Rental Management 4 Tools To Cut Costs, Boost Profits, Delight Guests

AI-Powered Short-Term Rental Management: 4 Tools To Cut Costs, Boost Profits, Delight Guests

Uvika Wahi

In an industry as demanding as short-term rental management, it’s crucial that technological advancements aren’t just flashy novelties but true ...

Vrbo 2024: 'One Key' Goes International, Price Sensitivity and Longer Stays Takes Center Stage

Vrbo 2024: ‘One Key’ Goes International, Price Sensitivity and Longer Stays Takes Center Stage

Uvika Wahi

During an exclusive conversation at the bustling Short Stay Summit on April 24, 2024, at Old Billingsgate in London, we ...

Airbnb Promotes ‘Sensible’ Renter Policies: A Play to Support Airbnb-Friendly Apartments?

Uvika Wahi

As urban centers grapple with skyrocketing rents and strained housing supplies, Airbnb has thrown its weight behind a new cause: ...

Round-Up: Airbnb Unveils Summer 2024 Trends, SUPERHOG Debuts Podcast, Smiling House Spotlights Top Luxury Destinations

Round-Up: Airbnb Unveils Summer 2024 Trends, SUPERHOG Debuts Podcast, Smiling House Spotlights Top Luxury Destinations

Uvika Wahi

Major Sporting Events and Play Amenities Dominate Summer 2024 Travel Trends Per Latest Airbnb Report Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental ...

sustainability in short-term rentals and the scale green conference 2024

Future-Proof Your Rentals: The New Green Standard Is Here

Uvika Wahi

As the clock ticked over into 2023, a stark reminder of our environmental reality was served: the planet breached the ...

Round-Up: Airbnb Reports Economic Impact in the US, HomeToGo's Strategic Komoot Partnership, Anticipating Short Stay Summit 2024

Round-Up: Airbnb Reports Economic Impact in the US, HomeToGo’s Strategic Komoot Partnership, Anticipating Short Stay Summit 2024

Uvika Wahi

Airbnb Publishes Report Showcasing Its Economic Influence in the US Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: Uvika’s View: HomeToGo Integrates ...

Booking.com Ditches Travel Sustainable Program in Favor of Third-Party Certifications

Booking.com Ditches Travel Sustainable Program in Favor of Third-Party Certifications

Uvika Wahi

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

Round-Up: Abode Worldwide and AI Platform Boom Announce Team Expansions, Bob W Expands London Presence

Uvika Wahi

Booking.com Adopts Third-Party Certifications, Moves Away from Own Sustainability Badges Amid Regulatory Shifts Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About ...

Round-Up: Homes & Villas Debuts AI Search, Smiling House Embraces Swisstainability, Hospitable Stokes Book Direct Movement

Round-Up: Homes & Villas Debuts AI Search, Smiling House Embraces Swisstainability, Hospitable Stokes Book Direct Movement

Uvika Wahi

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

How To Optimize Listings At Scale With Custom AI

Uvika Wahi

Efficiency and personalization are not just desired but required for success in the short-term rental industry. This requirement, combined with ...