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Round-Up: Airbnb Purges 5000 Experiences, HomeToGo Unveils Super AI Sunny, Touch Stay Acquired by itrinity
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
Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo are a double-edged sword for property managers. They offer crucial visibility ...

Airbnb Q1 2024 financials
Here are key data from Airbnb’s Q1 2024 results: A great quarter, but Q2 seems soft. Blame it on the ...

Airbnb 2024 Strategy (After the Summer 2024 Update)
In 2024, Airbnb remains steadfast in its strategic focus, adhering to the same three pillars that shaped its agenda in ...

Airbnb Summer 2024 Release: ‘Icons’ Set Stage For It to Expand Beyond The Core
In an impressive 34-minute video unveiling, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky rolled out the platform’s Summer 2024 release. Central to this ...

Airbnb 2024 Summer Release – An APPetite For Group Travel And Personal Profile Data
In its 2024 Summer Release, Airbnb introduces features that, at first glance, seem designed to capture Vrbo’s stronghold in group ...

Does Airbnb use AI?
Airbnb has been using AI techniques for a long time. For instance, the travel company uses AI to power its ...

How Joivy Adapts and Diversifies Its Business Model to Stay Regulation-Ready
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
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
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
During an exclusive conversation at the bustling Short Stay Summit on April 24, 2024, at Old Billingsgate in London, we ...

PriceLabs leverages Generative AI to turn data charts into text
Since 2023, and increasingly in 2024, our focus at Rental Scale-Up has been on how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping ...

Airbnb Promotes ‘Sensible’ Renter Policies: A Play to Support Airbnb-Friendly Apartments?
As urban centers grapple with skyrocketing rents and strained housing supplies, Airbnb has thrown its weight behind a new cause: ...

The Sirreti List: Accreditation for Luxury Vacation Rentals
The luxury vacation rental market is witnessing a notable development with the introduction of The Sirreti List, an innovative accreditation ...

Airbnb Conspiracy Theories: A MAJOR disruptive event on June 6?
On June 6, 2024, Airbnb will implement a significant policy update, transitioning from the Extenuating Circumstances Policy to the Major ...

Round-Up: Airbnb Unveils Summer 2024 Trends, SUPERHOG Debuts Podcast, Smiling House Spotlights Top Luxury Destinations
Major Sporting Events and Play Amenities Dominate Summer 2024 Travel Trends Per Latest Airbnb Report Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental ...

Future-Proof Your Rentals: The New Green Standard Is Here
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
Airbnb Publishes Report Showcasing Its Economic Influence in the US Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: Uvika’s View: HomeToGo Integrates ...

Airbnb updates cancellation policy: IMPACT FOR AIRBNB HOSTS
Airbnb has introduced a significant update to its policy framework, shifting from the Extenuating Circumstances Policy to the new Major ...

Booking.com Ditches Travel Sustainable Program in Favor of Third-Party Certifications
Booking.com is discontinuing its Travel Sustainable program, including the widely recognized Travel Sustainable badges previously awarded to properties engaging in ...