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In early 2019, property managers were using very harsh words when talking about HomeAway. They felt that the company had turned its back on them,
Catherine Powell, Airbnb’s Global Head of Hosting, has started posting a series of videos aimed at Airbnb hosts. She wants to demonstrate transparency and action.
Will we soon be able to reserve monthly rentals on Booking.com? On August 25, 2020, the company announced that it would be launching weekly and
The fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, which brought global travel to a near standstill, left businesses on all ends of the travel sector facing decimated
Nokori Pulse is an industry news and community website aimed exclusively at vacation rental owners, managers, and industry professionals. Created by Wes Melton, an industry
A highlight for vacation rental owners and operators around the world is connecting with colleagues and friends at an annual industry conference. These conferences offer
Wondering where to learn more about the short-term rental industry? You don’t need to go to university or spend money on training programs. One of
Are you growing your vacation rental business and managing listings on channels like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com? Perhaps you’ve outgrown the simple iCal connection and
On August 19, Airbnb officially announced that it was filing paperwork for an IPO. What does it mean? Why should you, as an owner, property
Last week, we detailed the rise of wild house parties taking place in vacation rentals, as clubs and event venues are closed due to coronavirus
Are your rates too high? Are you leaving money on the table? Competitive pricing is one of the most important – and challenging – factors
Southern Europe is a big market for vacation rentals: Chalets in the French Alps, old farmhouses in Tuscany, villas on the Costa Blanca, apartments in
If you’re considering listing your vacation rental on more than one site, you may be wondering how you can prevent double bookings. When you get
Whether you’re a veteran property manager or just starting out, perhaps you’ve noticed the vast number of short-term rental software tools that you can use
Catherine Powell is the new Global Head of Hosting at Airbnb. In late July, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced drastic changes at his company and
As clubs have been closed and major outdoor festivals have been shut down because of coronavirus-related social distancing measures, party organizers are opting for vacation
In a previous article about Summer 2020 vacation rental recovery, we had shown you that searches on Google for terms such as “vacation rentals”, “cabin”,
Vacation rentals have been great places where to work for a very long time. Witness Ian Fleming’s Goldeneye villa in Jamaica, where many James Bond
On July 30, the Expedia Group, owner of Vrbo, among other brands, published its quarterly report for the second quarter (Q2) of 2020. The months
This article is part of our Rental Scale-Up vacation rental management conference series. This is an extract from our March 2020 conference: “Getting Your Business Through the
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