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Follow the Hostaway blog! Our blog covers all aspects to managing short term rentals. Covering vacation rental topics as diverse as cleaning, automation, investing, revenue management, insurance, industry trends, guest service, and much more! Our vacation rental blog is dedicated to the development of short term rental hosts and managers listing on Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and more.
Using Pay-Per-Click Marketing for Your Airbnb Vacation Rental
Using Pay-Per-Click Marketing for Your Airbnb Vacation Rental
It’s vital to employ different marketing tactics for your vacation rental in order to attract potent...
Smart Solutions for an Eco-Friendly Rental Property | How Technology Can Help
Smart Solutions for an Eco-Friendly Rental Property | How Technology Can Help
The 2023 short-term rental trend forecast by Forbes predicts an increasing focus on sustainability i...
Unlocking the Benefits of Influencer Marketing for Vacation Rental Owners | Tips and Best Practices
Unlocking the Benefits of Influencer Marketing for Vacation Rental Owners | Tips and Best Practices
In today's digital age, how people plan and book vacations has changed drastically. The rise of soci...
9 Ways You Can  Make Your Airbnb Vacation Rental Eco-friendly
9 Ways You Can Make Your Airbnb Vacation Rental Eco-friendly
Going green is not just the right thing to do. It offers businesses — vacation rentals included — a ...
How to Respond to Negative Reviews on Airbnb
How to Respond to Negative Reviews on Airbnb
Have you ever received a negative review on Airbnb? It's never easy to read criticism of something y...
How to Prevent Smoking in Your Airbnb Rental: Everything You Need to Know About Airbnb’s Smoking Fee
How to Prevent Smoking in Your Airbnb Rental: Everything You Need to Know About Airbnb’s Smoking Fee
Maintaining and keeping your short-term rental clean for arriving and future guests is one of the pr...
How to Deal with Bad Airbnb Guests
How to Deal with Bad Airbnb Guests
Most Airbnb guests are respectful and a pleasure to host. However, even the most experienced Airbnb ...
The Best Places to Invest in Cabin Vacation Rentals in 2023
The Best Places to Invest in Cabin Vacation Rentals in 2023
Unlike hotels, cabin rentals provide peace and quiet, and are located in a beautiful landscape far a...
Everything to Know about Hosting Airbnb Guests with Disabilities
Everything to Know about Hosting Airbnb Guests with Disabilities
It is generally agreed that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 applies to vacation re...
The Ultimate Checklist for Preparing Your Rental Property for New Guests
The Ultimate Checklist for Preparing Your Rental Property for New Guests
The importance of being well-prepared for your guests' arrival cannot be overstated. A meticulously...
The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Property Management Company: Making the Right Choice for Your Business
The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Property Management Company: Making the Right Choice for Your Business
Owning and managing a rental property can be a lucrative investment, but it can also be a time-consu...
Airbnb 2023 Summer Release: What it Means for Airbnb Hosts
Airbnb 2023 Summer Release: What it Means for Airbnb Hosts
Each year Airbnb launches two major updates to its platform: Summer and Winter releases. Recently, A...
Ultimate Guide to Developing A Brand for Your Vacation Rental Business
Ultimate Guide to Developing A Brand for Your Vacation Rental Business
Most marketing experts and gurus will emphasize the importance of branding, regardless of what you'r...
Social Media Influencers in the Short-Term Rental Industry to Follow
Social Media Influencers in the Short-Term Rental Industry to Follow
Staying current with trends and insights is vital when trying to establish and grow your short-term ...
Why You Should Create a Welcome Basket for Your Airbnb This Summer
Why You Should Create a Welcome Basket for Your Airbnb This Summer
With the Summer season just around the corner, many travelers are planning their vacations, searchin...
Hostaway Raises $175 Million to Shape the Future of Short-Term Rental Management
Hostaway Raises $175 Million to Shape the Future of Short-Term Rental Management
Hostaway, the leading property management software for short-term rentals, has raised $175 million i...
Reducing Operating Costs: How to Cut Expenses and Boost Profit Margins on Your Airbnb Property
Reducing Operating Costs: How to Cut Expenses and Boost Profit Margins on Your Airbnb Property
Discover effective strategies to reduce operating costs and maximize profit margins for your Airbnb ...
Most Profitable Events, Weekends, Holidays, and Times of the Year for Airbnb Hosts
Most Profitable Events, Weekends, Holidays, and Times of the Year for Airbnb Hosts
The hospitality industry is subject to peak and low seasons, weeks, and even days that vary througho...
Airbnb Hosting Risks and How to Manage Them
Airbnb Hosting Risks and How to Manage Them
Have you ever wondered what risks lurk behind the scenes of running an Airbnb rental? As much as ho...
Why Guest Satisfaction is Key to Maximizing ROI on Airbnb Properties
Why Guest Satisfaction is Key to Maximizing ROI on Airbnb Properties
Learn why guest satisfaction is key to maximizing ROI on Airbnb properties. Discover the importance ...
Should I List on Airbnb and VRBO?
Should I List on Airbnb and VRBO?
If you're considering listing your home as a short-term rental, you've likely come across Airbnb and...
Pros and Cons of Rental Arbitrage: Is it Right for Your Property Management Business?
Pros and Cons of Rental Arbitrage: Is it Right for Your Property Management Business?
Discover the pros and cons of rental arbitrage, a popular strategy in the vacation rental industry. ...
Everything to Know about Hiring an Airbnb Property Management Company
Everything to Know about Hiring an Airbnb Property Management Company
Managing an Airbnb vacation rental property can be a daunting task, particularly for hosts who live ...
Airbnb Rules in Scotland: Complete 2025 Compliance Guide for Hosts
Airbnb Rules in Scotland: Complete 2025 Compliance Guide for Hosts
Scotland’s short-term rental regulations are among the most comprehensive in the UK, requiring stric...

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