📞 Free Strategy Call: Discover how our airbnb virtual assistants can transform your short rental business Book Now Whatsapp Call Now Running a short-term rental business begins as a relatively straightforward venture – perhaps managing a single property or a handful of units in the same area. But success breeds expansion, and soon many hosts […]
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
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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
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In the competitive world of short-term rentals, response time can make or break your business. The difference between securing a booking and losing a potential guest often comes down to who responds first. But how can you maintain lightning-fast response times when you’re asleep, in meetings, or simply living your life? The answer lies in
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
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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
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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
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