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How Airbnb’s New AI Tools Can Boost Your Bookings: What Every Vacation Rental Manager Should Know
Airbnb has introduced new features that use AI to guide travelers through each stage of the booking process, making it ...

2025 Travel Trends (Expedia + Booking.com): Actionable Insights for Vacation Rental Managers
Booking.com and Expedia have released their much-anticipated 2025 travel predictions and the way travelers think, book, and experience stays is ...

Airbnb’s Focus on Japan, Bob W’s European Expansion, Minut’s AI Weed Detection
Airbnb’s Latest Campaign Eyes Japan’s Domestic Travel Market Snigdha’s View Bob W Expands Across Europe, Taps New CFO About Bob ...

The Rise of Guest Referral Networks in Short-Term Rentals
As competition intensifies across the short-term rental industry, professional property managers are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to stay ahead ...

More Trouble for Rentals in Spain, Airbnb Sets Sight on South Korea, Blanket Launches Inventory Growth Tool
Spain Grants Homeowners’ Associations the Power to Outright Ban New Short-Term Rentals Snigdha’s View Airbnb Eyes South Korean Domestic Tourism ...

Airbnb Rolls Out Co-Host Network, New Host Tools, and Intensified Guest Personalization
In its Winter 2024 release, Airbnb has officially launched its Co-Host Network, an updated and formalized version of its “Experienced ...

Airbnb Courts Occasional Hosts, Promotes Airbnb-Friendly Apartments in New Campaign
Airbnb has launched a new video campaign featuring Crystal, a Denver-based host who shares her uplifting story of achieving financial ...

Airbnb WINTER 2024 RELEASE – CO-HOST NETWORK
What Vacation Rental Managers Might Expect from Airbnb’s Winter 2042 Release: The Co-Host Network In Airbnb’s Winter 2024 release, we ...

Otamiser Unveils AutoRank, Mexico City Targets Short-Term Rentals, Landfolk Launches Visual Search
Otamiser Launches “AutoRank” to Automate Airbnb Listing Optimization About Otamaiser Otamiser is a specialized platform designed to enhance the visibility ...

What the Data Reveals: How Mid-Size Short-Term Rental Managers Stay Lean and Profitable
Last week at VRWS 2024 in Porto, industry heavyweight Richard Vaughton from Yes Consulting delivered a powerful presentation aimed at ...

How AI-driven dynamic pricing can improve your revenue strategy without sacrificing control
Dynamic pricing may seem far removed from the world of songwriting, but there’s a surprising parallel. Today, AI tools have ...

How AI, Price Sensitivity, and Regulations Are Influencing Property Management: Key Insights from VRWS 2024
Travelers are increasingly shifting their focus from traditional tourist destinations to exploring hidden gems like Kosovo, Moldova, and Albania. These ...

Booking Windows Tighten, but Early Bookings Still Drive the Revenue Engine
At this year’s VRWS conference in Porto, Key Data’s Sally Henry revealed a surprising trend: while short-term rentals are seeing ...

Hostaway Brings in New CRO, HomeToGo Targets BookTok, PriceLabs’ New Report Builder
What is ‘Hostaway’s Post Recent C-suite Appointments’? About Hostaway: Snigdha’s View: HomeToGo’s Book Club Retreat: How Property Managers Can Tap ...

Airbnb Experiences Reopen, Zumper Adds airbnb-friendly, Stayflexi integrates google vacation rental
Airbnb Relaunches ‘Experiences’ – This Time with a Focus on Uniqueness & Affordability! (Host Side) Snigdha’s View: Airbnb’s Latest Move ...

European Cities Clamp Down on Short-Term Rentals: How Property Managers Can Respond
The short-term rental (STR) industry in Europe (and elsewhere) is facing a growing wave of regulations that demand the attention ...

Achieve Airbnb Success in 2025: Insights on Rankings, Guest Favorites, and Differentiation
The short-term rental (STR) market is getting more saturated by the day. With Airbnb now hosting over 7 million listings, ...

The Direct Booking Success Summit 2024: The Art of Reducing Dependency on Big Booking Platforms
Every property manager dreams of boosting direct bookings and breaking free from the grip of Online Travel Agency (OTA) platforms ...

Profitable All Year Long: Sean Landreth’s Strategies for Smart Property Management
A property can make a whack load of revenue for two months of the year, but what about the other ...

Tripadvisor Shuts Down Direct Vacation Rental Bookings: Reviews Live For Now
Imagine waking up to find that one of your long-standing vacation rental listing platforms has decided to stop accepting bookings, ...