Industry News
Stay informed on the latest developments in the vacation rental and short-term rental industry. This category provides vacation rental managers and short-term rental managers with news on industry growth, trends, events, and insights into the future of short-term rental property management. From major updates across European markets to professional insights into industry shifts, explore the news shaping the landscape of vacation rentals.
VRWS 2023 Takeaways in text and photos
The Vacation Rental World Summit (VRWS) is a premier event designed for the global vacation rental community, encompassing hosts, property ...
Google Search Changes Reflect Hotel and Vacation Rental Convergence
At VRWS 2023, David Robles from Google delivered a subtly powerful presentation, revealing two significant upgrades to Google’s Vacation Rental ...
Airbnb’s Remarkable Q3 2023: International Penetration Paying Off, Booming APAC, Supply Surge a ‘Healthy Indicator’
Airbnb’s recently released Q3 2023 financial results reveal yet another chapter of triumph for the company with an impressive 113 ...
Round-Up: Vintory Launches Comparent, Superhog Raises £5.5m, Boostly Appoints New Managing Director
Vintory Launches Comparent, One-of-a-Kind Directory of Trusted Vacation Rental Managers Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Vintory: Uvika’s View: ...
Superhog raises £5.5m to revolutionise short-term rental security
Press Release, London, 02/11/2023: Superhog, the category-defining risk management solution for the vacation rental industry, has raised a £5.5m Series A ...
Takeaways from the 2023 VRMA International Conference
The VRMA International Conference 2023 at Disney Coronado Springs in Orlando, Florida, was a grand spectacle to behold. With an ...
bnbfinder gets ready to compete with the big boys
At the 2023 VRMA International conference, I had the chance to sit with Eric Goldreyer, the CEO of bnbfinder. The ...
How Stacey St. John uses reviews to lead her listing portfolio expansion
Here’s one of my takeaways from the 2023 VRMA International Conference. Stacey St. John may say that she’s relatively new ...
Keeping owners happy (and getting referrals) with the NPS score
Here’s one of my takeaways from the 2023 VRMA International Conference. Rebecca Cribbin has pioneered a strategic application of the ...
Round-Up: Your.Rentals Secures Investment, Booking.com (and others) Launch Coalition for Trusted Reviews, ReAlpha Nasdaq Debut
Your.Rentals Secures Capital Investment, Unveils Mobile App and Financial Solutions Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Your.Rentals: About Trind ...
Your.Rentals Secures Venture Capital Investment from Trind Ventures Following the Recent Crowdfunding on Seedrs
PRESS RELEASE [Copenhagen, 23 October 2023] – Your.Rentals, the leading platform for short-term rental management, is thrilled to announce the ...
High Demand, Softening Prices, and the Looming Supply Challenge in Europe
In August 2023, the short-term rental market in Europe marked an unprecedented milestone. A staggering 53.7 million nights were booked, ...
Round-Up: HomeToGo GetYourGuide Partnership, Expedia and AIR MILES Team Up, ALTIDO Acquires Middleton Castle
HomeToGo Partners with GetYourGuide to Offer Integrated Travel Experiences Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About HomeToGo: About GetYourGuide: Uvika’s ...
Peering Behind the Curtain: Travel Titans and the Transformation of Short-Term Rentals at VRWS X
The Vacation Rental World Summit, scheduled for November 3rd and 4th, 2023 at the Museu Maritim in Barcelona, is poised ...
SCALE France 2023: Vers l’Excellence en LCD: Stratégies et Tendances pour Concierges & Gestionnaires
La France a la chance d’être l’un des plus grands marchés de location de courte durée (LCD) au monde, avec ...
Round-Up: Flex-Stay Pricing by 365Villas, Airbtics Launches Freemium Model, and bnbfinder Expands to Vacation Rentals
365Villas Introduces Flex-Stay Pricing Features Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About 365Villas: Uvika’s View: Short-Term Rental Data Provider Airbtics ...
A Shortcut to Riches? The Reality of Short-Term Rental Franchises
In an industry as competitive as short-term rentals, rapid expansion is no easy feat. Yet, SkyRun Vacation Rentals has managed ...
Airbnb 2023 Winter Release: More competition for Hosts, more value for money for Guests
Rental Scale-Up’s take on Airbnb Winter 2023 Update Airbnb’s Winter 2023 Release is a strategic move to intensify competition among ...
Seizing the $60 Billion Goldmine: Niche Marketing’s Power in Short-Term Rentals
A market that’s not just lucrative, but also vastly unexplored, valued at a staggering $60 billion? This isn’t just a ...
Round-Up: Key Data and ASTRA Partner Up, Minut Launches Call Assist, and Casago Doubles Footprint
Key Data Secures Exclusive Partnership with Australian Short-Term Rental Accommodation Association (ASTRA) Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Key ...