Marcus Raider is one of the best-placed persons in the world to talk about building and growing a vacation rental tech business. Not just because he has built his software
As we move further into the year 2022, vacation rental trends are shifting and evolving. Travel restrictions and Covid-19 variants stand to disrupt some markets, while simultaneously aiding others in
On February 2, 2022, take part in the #BookDirect movement to encourage travelers to book directly with you and your peers. To celebrate this very special day in the year
Booking.com is trying to drive up awareness and consideration for its short-term rentals. Short-term rental travel has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many people opting to stay in
This is now a yearly tradition: In the early days of January, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky turned to Twitter and asked: ” If Airbnb could launch anything in 2022, what
Many vacation rental and Airbnb owners are looking for ways to stand apart from the competition. One way is by adding a home gym, which can be a great amenity
What was popular in 2021 on Rental Scale-Up? Airbnb commercials, investor decks by hospitality businesses raising money (Sonder and Vacasa) Airbnb commercials (Made possible by hosts) Airbnb’s commercials depicting how
If you are an Airbnb host, you need to know how influential TikTok has become: Some guests use it to share Airbnb horror stories, quirky listings (e.g. the one whose
@propertygains Sometimes the Airbnb guests don”t lie! #airbnb #glassbreaking #realestate #wedidntdo #vancouver ♬ Fortunate Son – Creedence Clearwater Revival @propertygains If you don't wanna be in a government hotel you
To attract new hosts and keep current hosts happy, Airbnb innovated 10 years ago with the launch of its $1,000,000 Host Guarantee. Yet, this November, Airbnb killed the Host Guarantee
Being a property manager in Europe has been no easy feat in these past two years. Recent data confirms that demand patterns are now more seasonal in Europe, with mediocre
Our Rental Scale-Up team is very proud to bring you the Scalers Network, which help you transform your short-term rental business. In this article, discover how you can join our Network to get results with the help of like-minded peers. We believe in strength in diversity and welcome members from all corners of the industry, such as property managers, owners, industry vendors, a listing site operators, investors, and consultants.
2021 was a record year for US Vacation rentals: Overall, demand was 10% higher than pre-pandemic levels (2019), the industry generated 40% more revenues thanks to record-breaking ADR (average daily
Houfy is not just an alternative to Airbnb. It wants to be an alternative to the overall OTA (online travel agency) model of intermediation. Houfy has built a vacation rental
With its “Short-Term Rental Initiative”, the European Union wants to simplify short-term rental regulations across Europe. The text, to be adopted by the European Commission in the first quarter of
The Ask a Superhost program is central to Airbnb’s plan to get more supply, and in a cost-effective way. We detailed the Airbnb Ambassador program before. Time to have a
Companies that want to compete with Airbnb and other listing sites seek to tap into the unmet needs of specific consumer segments: Vrbo is about complex family travel, flOasis is
Vacasa, the leading property management company in North America, representing 30,000 properties, is going public today, December 7, 2021, through a deal with SPAC TPG Pace Solutions. The company stock name and
Property managers are the best placed to talk about their local markets. They’re incredibly resilient entrepreneurs. Even if you are not operating in one market, you can learn from others
How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the OTA (Online Travel Agency) landscape? Rental Scale-Up’s Thibault Masson was recently invited by news site Shorttermrentalz.com to share his views on the topic,
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