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.
ART Review: Competitive nightly pricing with Rented’s new pricing tool
A handy tool for vacation rentals is dynamic pricing. Done right, dynamic pricing can help short-term rental owners and managers ...
How higher prices and stricter policies on OTAs get you more direct bookings and better cash-flow
The coronavirus pandemic changed the world as we knew it and also brought about a so-called “new normalcy.” To adapt ...
Airbnb trends 2021: How to get bookings by answering the need to reconnect with loved ones
2021: People want to and will travel So, when is the time for revenge travel coming? Will we soon see ...
Airbnb’s Brian Chesky: In 2021, travel as an antidote to isolation and disconnection.
Airbnb has released a travel report called “From Isolation To Connection – Travel in 2021”. In our “Airbnb trends 2021: ...
PriceLabs Review: Revenue management with dynamic and data-driven pricing
Whether you are a single-property owner, a co-host, or a property manager, chances are pricing right is a tricky subject ...
4 vacation rental data specialists predict 2021 travel trends through seven graphs
If proof is in the pudding, then pudding in the vacation rental industry’s context is data. We asked experts from ...
2021 Residential tech for vacation rentals: Cool upgrades to delight guests, beyond smart locks
Tech for vacation rentals is not just about self-check-in, locks with mounted cameras and smart thermostats. We look here at ...
Transparent Review: Consolidated vacation rental data tracking with Smart Rental PRO
From establishing baselines, setting goals, to moving forward, data must inform all business decisions for utmost efficacy. We understand the ...
Discover unknown giants: Awaze, Travel + Leisure, OYO Vacation Homes, and HHD Group
The European holiday rental industry counts major actors that get less exposure than their US vacation rental counterparts, such as ...
Why the buzz around a Vrbo IPO and why it matters to you
The incredible success of the Airbnb IPO has awakened the interest in competing vacation rental listing site Vrbo. Financial analysts ...
Smiling House’s Moriya Rockman on the way forward for luxury rental property managers
Bolstered by a renewed interest in niche listings, the market for luxury vacation rentals is poised to experience steady growth. ...
Airbnb’s Extenuating Circumstances Policy in 2021
Around the world, and especially in the UK, Airbnb guests have been surprised to learn that COVID-19-related government-issued travel restrictions, ...
Airbnb’s new cancellation policies: modified strict, non-refundable, and long-term
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Airbnb was offering only 3 different cancellation policies Strict Moderate ...
Marketing plan for rental companies: Acting on your Strengths and Weaknesses (SWOT)
How-to guide for multi-property owners (Part 1 of 2) The vacation rental market is an increasingly crowded place. Great vacation ...
Airbtics Review: Efficient property acquisition and competitive pricing for property managers
Expanding a vacation rental property management business requires due diligence. When looking to identify optimal acquisition opportunities, the more data ...
Airbnb.org for Hosts: Why and how to list with Airbnb’s Open Homes
While Airbnb was completing its IPO, it launched its non-profit, called Airbnb.org. We are looking here at what this new ...
Vacation Rental Marketing Strategies To Explore In 2021
Much like everything else this year, vacation rental marketing has quickly shifted to a “new normal.” 2020 has seen well-laid ...
2021 vacation rental trends for the industry and your market
After looking at 2020 through data and graphs from Google Trends, our team assesses here a few trends (predictions?) for ...
Surprising insights from 2020 Google Trends: While interest in Airbnb, cabins, and nearby destinations remained strong, topics like cleaning and cancellations faded away fast.
To help you look back at 2020 and see which ongoing trends you should prepare your rental business for in ...
Forecasting 2021 Revenue: Why is it vital for vacation rentals?
The basics of Forecasting The term forecasting can be intimidating for those who have not done it before, but it ...
