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.
Supply Growth Triggers Revenue Plunges Across U.S., Europe, and the UK: Time to Panic?
A recent report from Key Data reveals a sobering 17% dip in revenue for the U.S. short-term rental market and ...
Round-Up: Scale UK 2023 Sessions Announced, All-New AirDNA, Breezeway Becomes Airbnb Partner
Key Sessions Announced for 2023 Edition of Scale UK Event Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About Scale: Uvika’s Take: ...
Safeguard Your Short-Term Rental Margins Through Upselling: A Practical Guide
Feeling the squeeze on your profit margins? The demand for short-term rentals (STRs) is still robust, but it’s spreading thin ...
Local Law 18 Goes Into Action, Poised to Decimate New York City Short-Term Rental Supply
New York City has banned rentals for less than 30 days, more or less. It looks like individuals can only ...
Round-Up: Anfitrões de Aluguel’s Million Real Boost, Hostway’s Smart Lock Integration, Rentals United Launches Elevate
Nexpon’s Million-Real Boost Fuels Anfitriões de Aluguel in Brazil’s Booming Vacation Rental Scene Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About ...
VAT Directive’s Looming Threat: Small European Short-Term Rental Players in Peril
Do you know that from January 2025, your guests may have to pay up to 25% more on every booking? ...
Booking.com does not pay its hosts: The end of the tunnel for the payout glitches?
The digital trail doesn’t lie. A recent surge in search queries on our website Rental Scale-Up paints a telling picture ...
Round-Up: HomeToGo’s Winning Q2 2023, Big Boostly Bash, INTO Guesty
Q2 2023 Triumph: HomeToGo’s Financial Success Fueled by Services and Subscriptions Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About HomeToGo: Uvika’s ...
Cracking the Code of Remote Hosting: Practical Tips from Thibault Masson’s Short-Term Rental Success
Short-term rentals have long captivated wanderers seeking an escape from the mundane. But what if you’re miles away, responsible for ...
Is Airbnb’s Growth and Expansion Strategy Paying Off in 2023?
Airbnb has set its sights on a trio of strategic priorities for 2023: Make Hosting Mainstream, Perfect the Core Service, ...
Airbnb’s Strategy for Competitive Pricing Amidst Inflation
In today’s inflationary environment, prices are on the rise across various sectors. Despite these economic headwinds, Airbnb has successfully maintained ...
Airbnb’s Q2 2023 Report: Surges to 7 Million Active Listings
In its Q2 2023 financial report, Airbnb announces a remarkable milestone: a whopping 7 million active listings. The report emerges ...
Round-Up: Airbnb.org Welcomes New Board Members, Casai Ceases Operations, American Express Ventures into Vacation Rentals
Airbnb.org Welcomes New Board Members Key Insights for Vacation Rental Managers: About Airbnb.org: Uvika’s View: Proptech Startup Casai Ceases operations ...
The Impact of the Biden Administration’s Campaign Against Junk Fees on the Short-Term Rental Industry
Will the Biden administration’s effort to fight junk fees extend to the short-term rental industry, where cleaning fees, pet fees, ...
Booking.com’s Payment Crisis: A Breakdown of Trust with Hosts and a Test of Reputation
“The money hasn’t come through yet, and the promises seem empty,” lamented one frustrated host at the heart of a ...
Airbnb Paris 2024 Olympics: Searches jump, but new regulations may dampen the party
France’s short-term rental market has been on fire in recent years, with almost 900,000 listings popping up by June 2023, ...
Round-Up: Dtravel and Superhog Team Up, Acquisition Activity Intensifies in UK, France with Host & Stay, Vacancéole
Dtravel and Superhog Team Up to Boost Trust and Safety in Vacation Rentals Key Insights for Vacation Rental Managers: About ...
Scaling Success: Unpacking the Scale France 2023 Conference
Rental Scale-Up, the proud media sponsor for the upcoming Scale France 2023 conference, is delighted to present an exclusive preview ...
Navigating The Future Of Short-Term Rentals: An Inside Look at the 2023 VITUR Summit
Taking place from May 10 to May 12, 2023, in the sun-drenched city of Malaga, Spain, the VITUR Summit served ...
Le Collectionist Maps its Journey towards Luxury Vacation Rental Dominance
At the VITUR Summit, we had the chance to sit down with Max Aniort, Co-founder and CEO of Le Collectionist. ...
