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What is an OTA? Online Travel Agency Defined

Getting consistent bookings for your short-term rental isn’t as simple as just listing your property and waiting for gue...

Seven Tips for Marketing Your Short-Term Rental As a Wedding Location

As demand for unique and personalized accommodations rises among travelers, the short-term rental market is experiencing...

Best Vacation Rental Guest Experience Tools in 2025

The secret to providing an exceptional guest experience is to exceed their expectations, where comfort, convenience and ...

Tools and Technologies for Data-Driven Decision-Making in Property Management

Looking to optimize your short-term rental property management? This article explores the essential tools and technologi...

Targeting Domestic Guests to Your Airbnb

As we continue to navigate the ever-changing landscape of travel and hospitality, we've observed a significant trend amo...

Maximizing Profits and Efficiency: How Vacation Rental Management Software Can Increase Bookings and Save You Time

Navigating the competitive waters of vacation rentals requires more than just a standout property. It calls for smart, s...

Hostaway Release Roundup: October 2023

In case you missed it, here's a summary of all the exciting new features and updates we added to Hostaway over the past ...

Redefining Loyalty Programs for Your Vacation Rental | Innovative Ways to Reward Repeat Guests

As guest experiences and personalized services have become increasingly important, vacation rental loyalty programs hav...

Airbnb Vs Renting Out

In the ever-evolving world of property management, where the real estate market is ever-changing and diverse, one of the...

Enhancing Airbnb Vacation Rental Guest Communication: Leveraging AI, ChatGPT and Chatbots in Vacation Rentals

AI, ChatGPT and chatbots are transforming industries left and right, and vacation rentals are no exception. These advanc...

Investment Strategies: How to Profitably Scale Your Vacation Rental Portfolio

Successfully scaling your vacation rental portfolio requires careful planning, strategic decisions, and a deep market un...

Tips on How to Become a Booking.com Preferred Partner

Are you a property manager or host who's dedicated to taking your accommodations to the next level? Do you want to boost...

Unveiling Luxury in Unconventional Places: The Allure of High-End Vacation Rentals

Luxury travel isn't what it used to be. It's not just fancy hotels anymore. Now, it's about getting a real experience. T...

Remote Control: Effective Long-Distance Short-Term Property Management Strategies

In an era where innovation has become synonymous with progress, technology has emerged as a transformative force in ever...

What Are Blackout Dates?

As a host or property manager, you're likely familiar with the concept of managing your vacation rental property's avail...

Maximizing Your Short-Term Rental Property's Occupancy During the Off-Season

Are you wondering how to keep your listing’s occupancy rates soaring during the off-season? Well, you've come to the rig...

How to Use Short Term Rental Trends to Grow Your Airbnb Vacation Rental Business in 2023

Whether you list on just Airbnb or many platforms, short term rental trends can impact the success of your business. By ...

What is a Self-Catering Accommodation?

A self-catering accommodation is a type of lodging or accommodation that is a self-contained property where guests are p...

Short Term Rental Laws, Regulations, and Taxes | Everything Hosts Need to Know

As Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and other vacation rental booking sites have grown expeditiously and booking a vacation re...

Revolutionizing Vacation Rental Management: How Technology Is Shaping Property Management Today

Over the last few decades, the vacation rental industry has undergone a significant metamorphosis. Previously dominated ...

Must-Have Airbnb Host Tools for Seamless Hosting

Did you know that 85.9% of vacation rental companies and hoteliers surveyed by Operto identified automation as a top pri...

Beyond Photos: Exploring Virtual Reality Tours for Vacation Rental Marketing

Ever wondered how to truly captivate potential guests in today's dynamic vacation rental market? As static images and vi...

How to Use YouTube to Market Your Airbnb Vacation Rental in 2023

YouTube is second only to Google for getting the highest number of visitors worldwide and the channel is a powerful medi...

Preparing Your Vacation Rental for Last Minute Bookings

Unlock the secrets to mastering last-minute vacation rental bookings with our in-depth guide. From flexible policies to ...

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