Vacation Rental Market
Explore the global vacation rental market with insights into top regions like the US vacation rental market and the European vacation rental market, alongside platform performance from Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo. This category provides vacation rental managers and short-term rental managers with essential data on market share, emerging trends, and the best markets for growth, helping you make informed investment and strategy decisions.
EU Bookings Grew 4.8% in Q1 2025: Where Demand Rose (or Fell) Might Surprise You
Europe’s platform tourism is still growing, but not everywhere.In Q1 2025, platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Expedia collectively hosted 129.6 ...
The Destinations Airbnb Is Betting on for 2025—and Why
Where will travelers go next, and what will drive them there? Airbnb’s recently unveiled list of the 25 places to ...
How Vacation Rental Managers Can Tackle 2025’s Toughest Challenges
2024 has been a whirlwind year for vacation rental managers—demand may be steady, but shrinking margins, tightening regulations, oversupply, and ...
Vrbo Takes on Cities with 1 million new listings while Booking.com’s rentals segment outshines hotels
Booking.com is betting on its diverse accommodations to win over travelers, while Vrbo is jumping into the urban rental game. ...
2025 Travel Trends (Expedia + Booking.com): Actionable Insights for Vacation Rental Managers
Booking.com and Expedia have released their much-anticipated 2025 travel predictions and the way travelers think, book, and experience stays is ...
Booking Windows Tighten, but Early Bookings Still Drive the Revenue Engine
At this year’s VRWS conference in Porto, Key Data’s Sally Henry revealed a surprising trend: while short-term rentals are seeing ...
European Cities Clamp Down on Short-Term Rentals: How Property Managers Can Respond
The short-term rental (STR) industry in Europe (and elsewhere) is facing a growing wave of regulations that demand the attention ...
Profitable All Year Long: Sean Landreth’s Strategies for Smart Property Management
A property can make a whack load of revenue for two months of the year, but what about the other ...
How US Vacation Rental Managers Could Drive More Direct Bookings
In an industry dominated by platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, vacation rental managers are grappling with a significant shift. Skift ...
Q1 2024 Sees Record 123.7 Million Nights Booked in Europe
The first quarter of 2024 has brought great news for the short-term rental market in Europe. With guests spending a ...
Airbnb’s Latest Guidelines, Topkey + American Express, Maui STR Ban
Airbnb’s Latest Guidelines & Tips for Vacation Rental Managers Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: Snigdha’s View Topkey’s New Integration ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Round-Up: Airbnb Unveils Summer 2024 Trends, SUPERHOG Debuts Podcast, Smiling House Spotlights Top Luxury Destinations
Major Sporting Events and Play Amenities Dominate Summer 2024 Travel Trends Per Latest Airbnb Report Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental ...
Young Affluents and Travel Agents: What’s Driving the Luxury Vacation Rental Market in 2024?
The luxury rental market is soaring. With the global sector expected to be valued at a staggering $82 billion by ...
2024 Travel Trends from Booking.com: Key Takeaways for Vacation and Short-Term Rental Managers
Every year, Booking.com shares its eagerly anticipated travel predictions, offering a wealth of insights for those in the travel industry. ...
