Industry News
Why VRWS 2024 in Porto Should Be on Your Radar
The Vacation Rental World Summit (VRWS) is returning for its 11th edition in Porto, Portugal, from October 3-4, 2024. This ...
Your.Rentals Secures €1.7M, Boom Expands AI, VRWS Green Paves the Eco Path
Your.Rentals Raises €1.7M to Power Market Expansion About Your.Rentals: Snigdha’s View: Boom Expands AI Capabilities with First Fully AI-Powered Property ...
Dynamic Pricing Done Right: What Vacation Rental Managers Can Learn from the Oasis Ticket Controversy
For Oasis’s 2025 reunion tour, Ticketmaster implemented dynamic pricing, causing ticket prices to surge dramatically—some tickets jumped from £148 to ...
Booking.com Reveals Amenities Guests Will Pay More For in 2024—Here’s How to Cash In
Today, offering a bed to sleep in is no longer enough to capture the attention—or the wallets—of discerning travelers. Guests ...
How US Vacation Rental Managers Could Drive More Direct Bookings
In an industry dominated by platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, vacation rental managers are grappling with a significant shift. Skift ...
Airbnb’s Smart Lock Upgrade, Revnest’s Hungry Robots Acquisition, and Trash Caddies’ Takeover of Ragin’ Raccoon
Airbnb Expands Smart Lock Integration to Include Yale and August Key Takeaways for Property Managers: Snigdha’s View: Real Estate Marketplace ...
How French Property Managers Can Earn Recognition at France’s First Vacation Rental Awards
This summer, property managers in France have the chance to shine in the very first edition of what is set ...
Guesty and Villa Tracker Target Luxury Market, Airbnb & AAA See Labor Day Searches Soar in Football Towns, HomeToGo’s Revenue Rise & GetawayGoGo Partnership
Villa Tracker and Guesty Join Forces to Boost Luxury Vacation Rentals Key Takeaways for Property Managers: About Villa Tracker:Villa Tracker ...
Latest Vrbo Commercials Focus on Host-Free Stays and More—What’s New This Time?
In the cutthroat world of short-term rentals, advertising does more than just get a brand noticed; it shapes how travelers ...
The Battle for Hosts Heats Up: How Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo Are Fighting to Win
The battle for hosts is gathering heat among the Big Three. The industry’s biggest players—Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo—are ramping up ...
Comparent Honors Market Leaders, Hospitable’s Latest Tools for Self-Managers, and Sonder’s Strategic Marriott Partnership
Comparent’s 2024 Summer Market Leader Awards for Property Management Companies Key Takeaways for Property Managers: About Comparent: Comparent is a ...
Inside OYO’s European Strategy: Why the Checkmyguest Deal Matters
In a move that underscores its ambitions in the European market, OYO, the Indian hospitality giant known for its aggressive ...
Airbnb’s New Co-Hosting Marketplace: More Competition For Property Managers?
Airbnb’s CEO, Brian Chesky, just confirmed it: The long-awaited Co-Hosting marketplace is launching this October. This new platform, predicted by ...
Boom Launches AI Sales Agent, Vacasa Raises $30 Million Funding, AirDNA Welcomes New CEO
Boom Launches AI Sales Agent to Streamline Sales for Short-Term Rentals Key Takeaways for Property Managers: About Boom Snigdha’s View ...
Market Cooling in Airbnb’s Q2 2024: Why Quality and Differentiation Matter More Than Ever
Airbnb, the behemoth of the short-term rental industry, continues to weather the shifting tides of a maturing market. The company’s ...
Airbnb’s New Partnership with IAFCI to Combat Scams: Genuine Effort or PR Strategy?
Airbnb has announced a strategic partnership with the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI) to tackle the rising threat ...
Why Is Vrbo Shifting from Pro-Host to Pro-Guest with Its Major Reversal on Guest Refund Policies?
On June 15th, 2024, Vrbo, a leading Online Travel Agency (OTA), made a significant policy shift that has stirred conversations ...
Q1 2024 Sees Record 123.7 Million Nights Booked in Europe
The first quarter of 2024 has brought great news for the short-term rental market in Europe. With guests spending a ...
3 Key Strategies Airbnb is Pushing in Their Latest Ad Campaign
Airbnb is back in the spotlight with its new series of TV commercials and ads. The last time we saw ...
Airbnb’s Latest Guidelines, Topkey + American Express, Maui STR Ban
Airbnb’s Latest Guidelines & Tips for Vacation Rental Managers Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: Snigdha’s View Topkey’s New Integration ...
