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Cool to Be Kind: Building Lasting Partnerships in Property Management

Uvika Wahi

The Scale Show Barcelona gathered some of the most experienced and innovative minds in the short-term rental industry, with the ...

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Airbnb’s New Highlight System: Top 1%, Top 5%, and Bottom 10% Explained

Thibault Masson

In the competitive world of Airbnb, standing out is crucial. Our latest video sheds light on Airbnb’s new highlight system, ...

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Discover Le Collectionist’s DETAILED Mergers & Acquisitions (M&a) PLAYBOOK IN the Luxury Rental Market

Uvika Wahi

At the recent Scale Show Barcelona, Rental Scale-Up (RSU) took center stage by curating and hosting the Knowledge Stage, featuring ...

Mahwushh Alam

How Diversification Catapulted One Perfect Stay to 2500 Units in the UAE

Uvika Wahi

At the recent Scale Show Barcelona, an industry-defining conference for rental professionals, RSU had the privilege of curating and hosting ...

Ins and Outs of Buy-to-Rent: House of Snaps' $10M Portfolio Success Story

Ins and Outs of Buy-to-Rent: House of Snaps’ $10 Million Portfolio Success Story

Uvika Wahi

At the recent Scale Show Barcelona, Rental Scale-Up curated and hosted the Knowledge Stage, a unique platform featuring exclusively property ...

Round-Up: Airbnb Purges 5000 Experiences, HomeToGo Unveils Super AI Sunny, Touch Stay Acquired by itrinity

Round-Up: Airbnb Purges 5000 Experiences, HomeToGo Unveils Super AI Sunny, Touch Stay Acquired by itrinity

Uvika Wahi

Airbnb Purges 5,000 Experiences, Leaves Operators Concerned Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: Uvika’s View:  HomeToGo Unveils Super AI Sunny ...

Essential Changes from Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo: How to Boost Your Rankings Now

Essential Changes from Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo: How to Boost Your Rankings Now

Uvika Wahi

Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo are a double-edged sword for property managers. They offer crucial visibility ...

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Airbnb Q1 2024 financials

Thibault Masson

Here are key data from Airbnb’s Q1 2024 results: A great quarter, but Q2 seems soft. Blame it on the ...

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Airbnb 2024 Strategy (After the Summer 2024 Update)

Thibault Masson

In 2024, Airbnb remains steadfast in its strategic focus, adhering to the same three pillars that shaped its agenda in ...

Airbnb Summer 2024 Release ‘Icons’ and New Group Travel Options

Airbnb Summer 2024 Release: ‘Icons’ Set Stage For It to Expand Beyond The Core

Uvika Wahi

In an impressive 34-minute video unveiling, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky rolled out the platform’s Summer 2024 release. Central to this ...

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Airbnb 2024 Summer Release – An APPetite For Group Travel And Personal Profile Data

Thibault Masson

In its 2024 Summer Release, Airbnb introduces features that, at first glance, seem designed to capture Vrbo’s stronghold in group ...

Does Airbnb use AI?

Does Airbnb use AI?

Thibault Masson

Airbnb has been using AI techniques for a long time. For instance, the travel company uses AI to power its ...

How Joivy Adapts and Diversifies Its Business Model to Stay Regulation-Ready

How Joivy Adapts and Diversifies Its Business Model to Stay Regulation-Ready

Uvika Wahi

With a vision rooted in strategic flexibility and innovative market adaptations, Joivy is crafting a roadmap to excel in the ...

From Option to Obligation: 4 Takeaways From Scale Green Highlight the Rise Of Sustainability in Travel

From Option to Obligation: 4 Takeaways From Scale Green Highlight the Rise Of Sustainability in Travel

Uvika Wahi

The Scale Green conference, a groundbreaking event dedicated to sustainability in the short-term rental sector, made its debut at the ...

Vrbo 2024: 'One Key' Goes International, Price Sensitivity and Longer Stays Takes Center Stage

Vrbo 2024: ‘One Key’ Goes International, Price Sensitivity and Longer Stays Takes Center Stage

Uvika Wahi

During an exclusive conversation at the bustling Short Stay Summit on April 24, 2024, at Old Billingsgate in London, we ...

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PriceLabs leverages Generative AI to turn data charts into text

Thibault Masson

Since 2023, and increasingly in 2024, our focus at Rental Scale-Up has been on how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping ...

Airbnb Promotes ‘Sensible’ Renter Policies: A Play to Support Airbnb-Friendly Apartments?

Uvika Wahi

As urban centers grapple with skyrocketing rents and strained housing supplies, Airbnb has thrown its weight behind a new cause: ...

The Sirreti List Accreditation for Luxury Vacation Rentals

The Sirreti List: Accreditation for Luxury Vacation Rentals

Thibault Masson

The luxury vacation rental market is witnessing a notable development with the introduction of The Sirreti List, an innovative accreditation ...

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Airbnb Conspiracy Theories: A MAJOR disruptive event on June 6?

Thibault Masson

On June 6, 2024, Airbnb will implement a significant policy update, transitioning from the Extenuating Circumstances Policy to the Major ...

Round-Up: Airbnb Unveils Summer 2024 Trends, SUPERHOG Debuts Podcast, Smiling House Spotlights Top Luxury Destinations

Round-Up: Airbnb Unveils Summer 2024 Trends, SUPERHOG Debuts Podcast, Smiling House Spotlights Top Luxury Destinations

Uvika Wahi

Major Sporting Events and Play Amenities Dominate Summer 2024 Travel Trends Per Latest Airbnb Report Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental ...