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In this episode of the Vacation Rental Scale-Up Podcast, we explore Expedia’s new AI Trip Matching feature, a tool that lets travelers send a Reel to Expedia’s Instagram and instantly receive: 💬 Personalized itineraries 🏨 Real-time hotel listings with prices & reviews 📍 Hidden gem suggestions It’s not full booking (yet), but it’s a powerful bridge between inspiration and action — where travel discovery now begins in feeds, not search bars. For property managers, this marks a major shift in guest visibility. Your next booking could start in a Reel before a traveler ever visits an OTA. 📺 Watch more in our “AI in Travel” series: ▶️ @perplexity-ai Travel Inspiration Hub: https://youtu.be/DQ-3SBh2xyM ▶️ GuideGeek on @WhatsApp : https://youtu.be/NZYdy5LYvCc ▶️ @Google AI mode: https://youtu.be/Uw74n0UbMa0 🔔 Subscribe to the Vacation Rental Scale-Up Podcast for more insights on how AI is changing the way guests discover, plan, and book stays. #AITRAVEL #Expedia #VacationRentalScaleUpPodcast #ShortTermRentals #PropertyManagers #AIinTravel #UvikaWahi #RSUbyPriceLabs #VacationRentalManagement #TravelTech #InstagramReels #TripPlanning
How Expedia is Using AI to Turn Instagram Inspiration into Bookable Trips
Can a simple Instagram Reel inspire, and even start, your guest’s next booking? 🎥✨ In this episode, we break down Expedia’s new AI Trip Matching feature, which lets travelers send an Instagram Reel to Expedia’s account and instantly get: 💬 Personalized itineraries 🏨 Real-time hotel listings with prices and reviews 📍 Hidden gem suggestions It doesn’t book inside Instagram yet — but it bridges the gap between inspiration and action, turning social media moments into travel plans. For property managers, this shows how AI is reshaping guest discovery — from feeds, not search bars. Your next guest might discover your property through a Reel before ever opening an OTA. Read our detailed article: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/expedia-ai-trip-matching-instagram-reels/ 📺 Watch more in our “AI in Travel” series: ▶️ @perplexity-ai Travel Inspiration Hub: https://youtu.be/DQ-3SBh2xyM ▶️ GuideGeek on @WhatsApp : https://youtu.be/NZYdy5LYvCc ▶️ @Google AI mode: https://youtu.be/Uw74n0UbMa0 🔔 Subscribe for more insights on how AI is changing the future of short-term rentals and guest acquisition. #aitravel #ai #expedia #vrbo #shorttermrentals #propertymanagers #propertymanagement #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #vacation #tripplanning #instagram #reelsinstagram #reels #booking #traveling #trending #uvikawahi #rsubypricelabs #pricelabs
Can You Really Turn a Reel Into a Real Trip? Testing Expedia AI Trip Matching
@Google just launched AI Mode, and it could completely change how travelers discover, plan, and book trips, all without ever leaving Google. 🧠🌍 In this episode, Uvika Wahi from @RentalScaleUp breaks down how Google’s AI Mode works, what travelers actually see when planning trips, and what it means for short-term rental visibility. 💡 Key takeaways: • Discovery and booking are merging; guests might not start on OTAs anymore. • Your Google Maps and Business Profile data now directly affect visibility in AI Mode. • Sponsored listings and AI-driven results are coming soon; property managers need to prepare. 📺 Watch more in our “AI in Travel” series: ▶️ @perplexity-ai Travel Inspiration Hub: https://youtu.be/DQ-3SBh2xyM ▶️ GuideGeek on @WhatsApp: https://youtu.be/NZYdy5LYvCc 🎯 This video is part of our ongoing AI in Travel series, exploring how emerging AI tools are reshaping guest discovery, communication, and bookings. 👉 Subscribe to @RentalScaleUp weekly videos breaking down industry trends, AI tools, and insights vacation rental managers should know. #ai #googleai #google #googleaimode #aitravel #propertymanagers #shorttermrentals #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #traveling #travelplanning #trending #video #youtube #youtubevideo #uvikawahi #rsubypricelabs #treding
How Google’s AI Mode Is Changing Travel Discovery and Booking
In Google’s new AI Mode, everything connects back to Google Maps — from hotel listings to vacation rentals. 🗺️ That means if your rental business info, reviews, or listings aren’t properly synced or verified on Maps, you could lose visibility not just in Google Search, but in AI-powered trip planning too. In this episode, Uvika Wahi from RSU by PriceLabs shows how @Google Maps acts as the backbone of AI Mode, what travelers actually see when searching for stays, and how property managers can prepare. Full walkthrough of Google AI Mode: https://youtu.be/Uw74n0UbMa0 📺 Watch more in our “AI in Travel” series: ▶️ Perplexity Travel Inspiration Hub: https://youtu.be/DQ-3SBh2xyM ▶️ GuideGeek on WhatsApp: https://youtu.be/NZYdy5LYvCc 🎧 Subscribe for more insights on how AI is reshaping short-term rental marketing and visibility. #ai #googleai #google #googleaimode #aitravel #propertymanagers #shorttermrentals #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #traveling #travelplanning #trending #video #youtube #youtubevideo #uvikawahi #rsubypricelabs #shortsviral #shortsfeed #googlemaps #googlemap #shorts_video
If Your Rentals Aren’t Synced with Google Maps, You’ll Miss AI Visibility
Google’s new AI Mode doesn’t just favor big travel brands; it rewards websites with clean, structured, information-rich content that AI can easily read. In this video, Uvika Wahi from RSU by PriceLabs explains how small property managers can improve visibility in Google’s new AI search experience by focusing on clarity, metadata, and guest-useful information rather than just scale. If your vacation rental website is easy for travelers and AI to understand, you could show up right beside major OTAs. Full walkthrough of Google AI Mode: https://youtu.be/Uw74n0UbMa0 📺 Watch more in our “AI in Travel” series: ▶️ Perplexity Travel Inspiration Hub: https://youtu.be/DQ-3SBh2xyM ▶️ GuideGeek on WhatsApp: https://youtu.be/NZYdy5LYvCc 🎧 Subscribe for more insights on how AI is reshaping short-term rental marketing and visibility. #ai #googleai #google #googleaimode #aitravel #propertymanagers #shorttermrentals #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #traveling #travelplanning #trending #video #youtube #youtubevideo #uvikawahi #rsubypricelabs #shortsviral #shortsfeed
Google AI Mode Gives Visibility to Information-Rich Vacation Rental Sites
Google just launched its new AI Mode, and it could completely change how travelers discover, plan, and book trips , all without ever leaving Google. 🌍💡 In this episode, Uvika Wahi from RSU by PriceLabs breaks down what Google’s AI Mode means for short-term rental managers, how it merges search and trip planning, and what you can do to stay visible as guest discovery shifts inside AI ecosystems. 🔍 In this episode: • How Google’s AI Mode changes trip discovery and travel planning • Why visibility now depends on clean, structured data and listings • What “AI Mode Ads” could mean for future competition in bookings 📖 Read the full article → https://www.rentalscaleup.com/google-ai-mode-trip-planning-short-term-rentals/ 🎧 Subscribe to RSU by PriceLabs for more insights on AI and short-term rentals #ai #googleai #google #googleaimode #aitravel #propertymanagers #shorttermrentals #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #traveling #travelplanning #trending #uvikawahi #podcast
How Google’s New AI Mode Can Reshape Guest Discovery and Trip Planning
Google just rolled out AI Mode, a new way for travelers to discover, plan, and (soon) book trips without ever leaving Google. In this episode, Uvika Wahi from @RentalScaleUp tests Google’s AI Mode step-by-step, from finding family-friendly destinations in Europe to exploring stays near Disneyland Paris, and breaks down what it means for short-term rental managers. You’ll see how: 🔹 Google AI Mode turns search into trip planning, merging discovery and booking. 🔹 Google Maps acts as the backbone for visibility and pricing. 🔹 Clean, structured listing data and website info are key to being found. 🔹 Paid placements and AI Mode ads are already on the horizon. 🔹 The future is heading toward agentic booking — where AI can handle full trip reservations. 💡 Why this matters: If travelers start (and finish) trip planning inside Google, your rental’s visibility will depend less on OTAs, and more on how well you show up in AI-powered environments. 📺 Watch more in our “AI in Travel” series: ▶️ Perplexity Travel Inspiration Hub: https://youtu.be/DQ-3SBh2xyM ▶️ GuideGeek on WhatsApp: https://youtu.be/NZYdy5LYvCc 🎯 This video is part of our ongoing AI in Travel series, exploring how emerging AI tools are reshaping guest discovery, communication, and bookings. 👉 Subscribe to @RentalScaleUp for weekly videos breaking down industry trends, AI tools, and insights vacation rental manager should know. #ai #googleai #google #googleaimode #aitravel #propertymanagers #shorttermrentals #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #traveling #travelplanning #trending #video #youtube #youtubevideo #uvikawahi #rsubypricelabs
Google’s New AI Mode Could Rewrite How Guests Discover and Plan Trips
In this episode, Uvika Wahi from RSU by PriceLabs sits down with Michael LeClerc, Founder of SkyRun Vacation Rentals, Park City, Utah, to explore how the hybrid franchise model helped him scale his short-term rental business while staying true to what matters most: great guest experiences. Michael shares how his background as a professional chef shaped his approach to guest service, how he turned historic homes into successful vacation rentals, and why being part of SkyRun’s franchise system allowed him to focus less on backend operations and more on people, guests, homeowners, and his team. 🔍 In this episode: How SkyRun’s hybrid franchise model supports growth while preserving hospitality Why bundling convenience and quick response time is key to guest satisfaction Michael’s “recipe for success” for property managers balancing scale with service 💼 Explore @PriceLabs-DynamicPricing tools: 👉 Curious how top managers set smarter prices and outsmart market shifts? Try PriceLabs, our trusted dynamic pricing and market data tool. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, $10 in credit, 1 Market Dashboard, and 2 Revenue Estimator Pro tokens when you add your first listing. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=RSU&utm_source=rsu&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=video 🔔 Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to stay updated with new episodes in our Property Manager & Founder Interview Series, featuring real stories and insights from short-term rental leaders worldwide. #shorttermrentals #hotelmanagment #propertymanagers #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #franchisemodel #skyrunvacationrentals #propertymanagementcompany #utah #trending #videoviral #video #youtube #interview #founder #uvikawahi #podcast
How a Hybrid Franchise Model Helped a Property Manager Focus on Hospitality
Running a short-term rental business often means juggling everything: marketing, bookings, tech, and guest communication. But what if you could hand off the operational chaos and focus purely on what you love most: hospitality? In this episode, Michael LeClerc of SkyRun Vacation Rentals, Park City (Utah), shares how the company’s hybrid franchise model helps property managers grow faster by taking care of the backend, from onboarding to marketing, while empowering them to focus on guests, quality, and service. 💡 It’s a smarter, more sustainable way to scale a vacation rental business without losing the personal touch. Subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes in our Property Manager & Founder Interview Series by RSU by PriceLabs. Catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/BzehBgpHEGo #propertymanagement #propertymanagers #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #shorttermrentalsuccess #propertymanagementcompany #utah #hybridfranchisemodel #rsubypricelabs #trending #shortsviral #shortsfeed #shortsbeta
How a Hybrid Franchise Model Can Help Vacation Rental Managers Focus on Hospitality
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