Yagnesh Kubavat

On April 4, 2025, Joe Gebbia stepped down as chairman of Airbnb.org. As one of Airbnb’s original co-founders, Gebbia played a key role in shaping how Airbnb handled emergency housing through its nonprofit branch. His departure marks a shift in focus, both for Airbnb.org and for short-term rental operators watching broader developments at Airbnb. What […]

AI for Short Term Rentals: What Airbnb’s Viral White Lotus Moment Can Teach You What do you get when a hit HBO series meets an unforgettable Airbnb listing? For one luxury villa in Koh Samui, Thailand—it meant becoming a global sensation almost overnight. Thanks to prime screen-time in the award-winning show The White Lotus, the

After months of speculation, the short term rentals giant Vacasa has officially backed a revised acquisition offer from Casago, signaling a major shift in the vacation rental landscape. For homeowners, property managers, and industry operators, this raises a big question: What does this mean for your business—and how can you stay competitive in an industry

Navigating New STR Regulations and Tech Trends: What Lisbon’s Ban, Mabrian’s Tool, and Airbnb’s Experience Reboot Mean for You Short-term rental hosts and property managers across the globe are feeling the pressure. New government restrictions, shifts in guest expectations, and waves of fast-moving tech are changing the game almost overnight. If you’ve been keeping tabs

Vrbo’s Billboard Trolls Airbnb—But What Does It Mean for Short-Term Rental Hosts? A Bold Move in a Competitive Landscape Vrbo’s latest marketing stunt is turning heads in the short-term rental (STR) industry. The company placed billboards in major cities like New York and San Francisco, taking a direct jab at Airbnb. Most notably, one billboard

Spring 2025 is shaping up to be an interesting season for short-term rental hosts. Airbnb and Vrbo—two of the biggest vacation rental platforms—are taking radically different approaches to attracting travelers. Airbnb is focusing on urban event-goers, while Vrbo is drawing in families and sun-seekers. But what does this mean for property managers and hosts like

The short-term rental (STR) industry is evolving rapidly, with new regulations, strategic partnerships, and AI-driven innovations shaping the future for property owners and managers. Recent developments—such as Arizona mayors advocating for local control over STR regulations, Murcia teaming up with Airbnb to boost tourism, and Minut integrating Ecobee smart thermostats to optimize energy efficiency—highlight key

For short-term rental (STR) property managers, growth isn’t just about listing more properties—it’s about maintaining efficiency as your operations expand. If you can’t manage the increasing workload effectively, your business risks getting stuck in a cycle of inefficiency, frustrated guests, and declining profitability. This is where GuestReady’s success story offers a crucial lesson. GuestReady, a

The short-term rental industry is getting another tech-powered upgrade — Vrbo has quietly introduced “Rate Automation,” its own built-in dynamic pricing tool. Currently being tested with select property managers, this feature allows hosts to automate pricing based on demand — without needing third-party software. For property owners and managers, this signals a shift toward AI-driven

The Latest in Short-Term Rentals: Cape Town’s Rental Tax, Booking.com’s Maldives Partnership, and HomeToGo’s Expansion The short-term rental industry is constantly evolving, with new regulations, partnerships, and technological advancements shaping the way property owners and managers do business. Recent developments highlight key changes that could impact hosts and vacation rental managers worldwide, including: Cape Town’s