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.
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 ...
Essential Changes from Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo: How to Boost Your Rankings Now
Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo are a double-edged sword for property managers. They offer crucial visibility ...
Airbnb Q1 2024 financials
Here are key data from Airbnb’s Q1 2024 results: A great quarter, but Q2 seems soft. Blame it on the ...
Airbnb 2024 Strategy (After the Summer 2024 Update)
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’ Set Stage For It to Expand Beyond The Core
In an impressive 34-minute video unveiling, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky rolled out the platform’s Summer 2024 release. Central to this ...
Airbnb 2024 Summer Release – An APPetite For Group Travel And Personal Profile Data
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?
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
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
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
During an exclusive conversation at the bustling Short Stay Summit on April 24, 2024, at Old Billingsgate in London, we ...
PriceLabs leverages Generative AI to turn data charts into text
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?
As urban centers grapple with skyrocketing rents and strained housing supplies, Airbnb has thrown its weight behind a new cause: ...
