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How to Book Mid-Term Guests on Airbnb (MTR)
Most people associate rentals with short-term vacation rentals or long-term rentals. However, there is a middle segment ...
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How To Use The Booking.com Extranet | A Complete Guide
Booking.com stands tall as one of the biggest travel platforms globally, connecting millions of travelers with places to...
Vrbo Owner Login: A Guide to the Vrbo Dashboard for Owners and Property Managers
Maximizing your property's visibility is key to keeping it booked year-round, and online booking platforms like Vrbo mak...
The Best Ski Resorts for Airbnb in the USA
Tempted to ski? Skiing is a well-known leisure activity luring ski enthusiasts, property investors, families, and friend...
Airbnb Reviews Policy | How to Remove Reviews on Airbnb
Reviews are the lifeblood of every Airbnb host's success story. Before locking in a stay, savvy guests turn to reviews f...
How to Capitalize on Last Minute Bookings
A last minute booking is generally defined as a booking made within 14 days of check in. There is variability even withi...
10 Best Performing Vacation Rental Ski Markets in the World
Ski markets have long since grown out of being a single-season market and have evolved to attract guests year-round. Dis...
How to Manage Homeowners | Hostaway Owner Portal
Being a property manager involves more than operating the vacation rental, managing staff, and maximizing profit. Mainta...
The Strategy behind Setting Airbnb Fees | Cleaning, Pet, Etc
In operating a successful Airbnb, you will be able to earn additional income, but you will also incur expenses, includin...
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What is a Property Management System (PMS)?
Property management systems are becoming increasingly important to manage short term rentals more efficiently as the ind...
Vacation Rental Accounting Software: What It Is and Why You Should Use It
Renting out your vacation rental on Airbnb can be a great way to make some extra cash. But let's be honest, keeping trac...
Best Vacation Rental Property Management Mobile Apps in 2025
Managing short-term rentals in 2025 requires more than just listing on Airbnb it’s about automating operations, streamli...
The Most Important Airbnb Hosting KPIs
As the management guru Peter Drucker famously said, “If you can't measure it, you can't manage it.” Tracking your proper...
Airbnb Dynamic Pricing Guide | Vacation Rental Revenue Management
Dynamic pricing is a pricing strategy that takes into account multiple factors to adjust price continuously. This is dif...
Top 10 Airbnb Vacation Rental Markets in England
England, along with Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, makes up the United Kingdom. England is both the economic epi...
The Best Zapier Tools to Use for your Airbnb Business
Did you know Zapier has over 3 million users globally, helping more than 100,000 paying customers automate workflows acr...
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What is Hopper and How Does it Work for Vacation Rentals?
Hopper, known for helping travelers find great flight deals, is now making an impact in the vacation rental market. With...
Complete Beginners Guide to Vrbo
With 17.5 million visitors and 15 million app downloads last year Vrbo is really taking off. If you want a slice of the ...
Smart Locks For Vacation Rentals
Key handovers can be stressful, especially if you have several listings. They take an inordinate amount of time, necessi...
Ways To Make More Money With Your Vacation Rental
You're in the property rental business to make money. It might be difficult to stay ahead of the competition and make mo...
Airbnb Host-Only 15.5% Fee Explained – What Hosts Need to Know (August 2025 Update)
Airbnb is rolling out a 15.5% host-only fee for PMS-connected hosts starting October 27, 2025. Here’s what it means for ...
Vrbo Reviews Policy | How to Remove Reviews on Vrbo
Most travelers rely on reviews when choosing a vacation rental, making it vital for Vrbo property owners to prioritize p...
How to Make a Book Direct Website with WIX
Like every vacation rental business, attracting customers and standing out requires a professional website that allows p...
Airbnb Travel Insurance for Guests | What it is and How it Works
Traveling opens doors to new experiences and cultures, but unexpected events can disrupt even the best-laid plans. Trip ...
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