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.
Creating Delight: Elevating Vacation Rentals with Personalized Service and Technology
At RSU, we are dedicated to aiding professional short-term rental managers in growing their businesses, increasing efficiency, and boosting profitability. ...
The ‘Wolf of Airbnb’ Konrad Bicher Behind Bars
The case of Konrad Bicher, who styled himself as the “Wolf of Airbnb.” Bicher’s story serves as a cautionary tale ...
Why Should Property Managers Care About Creating a ‘Scalable’ Team Culture?
At the recent Scale Show Barcelona, Rental Scale-Up (RSU) made waves by curating and hosting the Knowledge Stage, an industry-first ...
Personalization and Profit: How Upselling Transforms Guest Experience in Short-Term Rentals
The Knowledge Stage at Scale Show Barcelona 2024 was a groundbreaking platform curated and hosted by Rental Scale-Up (RSU), exclusively ...
2024 Paris Olympics- Mixed Outlook for France’s Hospitality Industry Amid Airbnb’s Surprising Data
With the 2024 Paris Olympics scheduled from July 26 to August 11 and the Paralympic Games from August 28 to ...
How to Recruit and Retain Premium Properties And High Value Owners
At the recent Scale Show in Barcelona, Simon Tolson took the stage to share his expert insights on “Strategies for ...
Unlocking New Revenue With NFTs: A No-Nonsense Guide For Short-Term Rental Managers
At RSU, we are dedicated to aiding professional short-term rental managers in growing their business, increasing efficiency, and boosting profitability. ...
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: Massive Short-term Rental Bookings in Europe & North America
Taylor Swift. Again. Yes. We know. But bear with us. We’re coming with fresh and well-researched data from sources such as ...
ROUND-UP: Governor Vetoes CS/SB 280 Bill in Florida, NYC Approves Only 2,242 Str Hosts, Barcelona to Ban Str by 2028
Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed the Vacation Rental Bill (CS/SB 280) in Florida- STR Industry Rejoices Over the decision A new ...
How Otamiser’s Latest Funding Round Enhances OTA Ranking Solutions
Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Bart-Jan Leyts, CEO of Otamiser, at the Scale conference, where ...
Barcelona to BAN SHORT-TERM RENTALS BY 2028
On June 21, 2024, Barcelona’s current mayor, Jaume Collboni, announced a significant policy change aimed at addressing the city’s housing ...
EMBRACE ROMANCE: HOW FRENCH HOSTS BOOST OCCUPANCY WITH LOVE ROOMS
In the highly competitive world of vacation rentals, standing out is crucial. A unique trend that has gained traction in ...
Exciting News: Rental Scale-Up Launches the Vacation Rental Scale-Up Podcast!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new podcast, Vacation Rental Scale-Up, brought to you by Rental Scale-Up ...
From Green to Gold: Achieving 90% Direct Bookings Through Sustainability
In May, at Scale Show Barcelona, a premier industry conference for rental professional managers, Rental Scale-Up curated and hosted the ...
Cool to Be Kind: Building Lasting Partnerships in Property Management
The Scale Show Barcelona gathered some of the most experienced and innovative minds in the short-term rental industry, with the ...
Airbnb’s New Highlight System: Top 1%, Top 5%, and Bottom 10% Explained
In the competitive world of Airbnb, standing out is crucial. Our latest video sheds light on Airbnb’s new highlight system, ...
Discover Le Collectionist’s DETAILED Mergers & Acquisitions (M&a) PLAYBOOK IN the Luxury Rental Market
At the recent Scale Show Barcelona, Rental Scale-Up (RSU) took center stage by curating and hosting the Knowledge Stage, featuring ...
How Diversification Catapulted One Perfect Stay to 2500 Units in the UAE
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’ $10 Million Portfolio Success Story
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
Airbnb Purges 5,000 Experiences, Leaves Operators Concerned Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: Uvika’s View: HomeToGo Unveils Super AI Sunny ...
