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VITUR SUMMIT 2024

Navigating The Future Of Short-Term Rentals: An Inside Look at the 2023 VITUR Summit

Thibault Masson

Taking place from May 10 to May 12, 2023, in the sun-drenched city of Malaga, Spain, the VITUR Summit served ...

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Le Collectionist Maps its Journey towards Luxury Vacation Rental Dominance

Thibault Masson

At the VITUR Summit, we had the chance to sit down with Max Aniort, Co-founder and CEO of Le Collectionist. ...

Airbnb Revamps 'Experienced Co-Host Program,' Expands to US, Canada, Australia, Embraces Professional Property Managers

Airbnb Revamps ‘Experienced Co-Host Program,’ Expands to US, Canada, Australia, Embraces Professional Property Managers

Uvika Wahi

In a move that marks a significant evolution in its service offering, Airbnb has revamped its Co-Hosting Platform to ‘Experienced ...

Round-Up: HomeToGo Launches AI Mode, AirDNA Acquires Arrivalist, Limehome Reports 400% Growth Using Apaleo

Round-Up: HomeToGo Launches AI Mode, AirDNA Acquires Arrivalist, Limehome Reports 400% Growth Using Apaleo

Uvika Wahi

HomeToGo Introduces AI Mode for US and UK Users Key Insights for Vacation Rental Managers: About HomeToGo: Uvika’s View: Related ...

Limehome reveals 400% growth after embracing best-of-breed approach to property management tech

Limehome reveals 400% growth after embracing best-of-breed approach to property management tech

Uvika Wahi

PRESS RELEASE, MUNICH, July 20, 2023 — European serviced apartment operator, Limehome, has revealed that it has grown 400% over the past two years, ...

HomeToGo Debuts AI Mode in Beta for US and UK Users

HomeToGo Debuts AI Mode in Beta for US and UK Users

Uvika Wahi

Press Release, Jul 20, 2023 – HomeToGo, the world’s leading vacation rental marketplace, proudly announces the official launch of Modes, ...

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Booking.com’s Finance Maintenance: Hosts Unpaid in High Season

Thibault Masson

In the past several weeks, vacation rental hosts have found themselves facing an unexpected challenge – delayed payouts from Booking.com. ...

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The Airbnb collapse is real? – a closer look

Thibault Masson

Recently, real estate influencer Nick Gerli shared an in-depth analysis suggesting a grim future for Airbnb hosts. Gerli’s observations have ...

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Streamlining Expenses in Vacation Rental Management: Topkey’s Innovative Approach

Thibault Masson

I’m thrilled to bring you some exciting news about Topkey, a trailblazing financial service in the vacation rental industry. Recently, ...

Round-Up: Hospitable and Extenteam Join Forces, HomeToGo and SQUAKE Enable Carbon Offsetting, Lodgify’s Google Vacation Rentals Integration

Round-Up: Hospitable and Extenteam Join Forces, HomeToGo and SQUAKE Enable Carbon Offsetting, Lodgify’s Google Vacation Rentals Integration

Uvika Wahi

Hospitable Partners Up with Extenteam to Provide Remote Guest Services Support Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About the Companies: ...

Airbnb Strengthens Security Measures: Balancing Safety and Host Autonomy

Thibault Masson

Airbnb, the popular online vacation rental platform, recently announced a series of changes to enhance safety and trust within its ...

Round-Up: Minut’s Smoke Detection, Altovita’s Instant Bookings, and Key Data’s STAMA Partnership

Round-Up: Minut’s Smoke Detection, Altovita’s Instant Bookings, and Key Data’s STAMA Partnership

Thibault Masson

Noise Monitor Provider Minut Launches Cigarette Smoke Detection Feature, Announces Avantio Integration Minut has introduced a new feature to their ...

Airbnb retires email aliases; Here’s what to do.

Thibault Masson

Big news for Airbnb hosts and property managers: from September 30, 2023, Airbnb will tighten its privacy controls, drastically altering ...

Airbnb’s Drive for Quality: An In-Depth Review for Hosts

Thibault Masson

Understanding Airbnb’s Quality Initiative Airbnb recently updated its hosting quality system, a move that underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to ...

Airbnb’s Enhanced Security: Comprehensive Identity Verification

Thibault Masson

Airbnb has announced an important security update that intensifies its identity verification process for hosts and guests alike. The move, ...

Key Data becomes exclusive data partner of Greek short term rental association

Key Data Becomes Exclusive Data Partner of Greek Short-Term Rental Association STAMA

Uvika Wahi

PRESS RELEASE, Athens, July 5th, 2023: Short term rental (STR) data specialist, Key Data, has become the exclusive data partner of the ...

The Ultimate Luxury Short-Term Rentals Channel Collection by Rentals United

Rentals United Publishes Guide to Luxury Channels For Property Managers

Uvika Wahi

PRESS RELEASE: The luxury travel boom has created a wealth of opportunities for property managers, and it’s more important than ...

The Eleventh Hour: How To Attract Last-Minute Short-Term Rental Bookings

The Eleventh Hour: How To Attract Last-Minute Short-Term Rental Bookings

Uvika Wahi

With travel demand skyrocketing across various markets, the supply has followed suit, escalating competition among short-term rental hosts and property ...

Unmasking the Wolf of Airbnb A Cautionary Tale for Hosts

Unmasking the “Wolf of Airbnb”: A Cautionary Tale for Hosts

Uvika Wahi

Over $1.5 million in illegal rentals, over $2 million gained fraudulently, and more than $450,000 in unpaid rent: These staggering ...

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From Grassroots Movements to Adaptive Strategies: How Airbnb Fights Short-Term Rental Bans and Secures Market Presence

Thibault Masson

In the face of increasing short-term rental regulations and bans, Airbnb has implemented advanced public affairs tactics to safeguard its ...