Rentals United

MAY 16, 2025

Using a vacation rental channel manager like Rentals United can help you manage your listings across your channels. Online travel agencies Ranking high on big OTAs like Airbnb , Booking.com , Vrbo , Expedia , HometoGoTrip.com, and Agoda requires optimizing your content and gathering many positive reviews, which takes time.

Rental Unit

Hospitable

MAY 20, 2025

What Is a Property Management System? By The Hospitable Team Beginner's Guides , OTAs Running a short-term rental business means juggling many tasks: managing bookings and cancellations across different platforms, communicating with guests, optimizing prices , coordinating turnover cleanings , and delivering memorable experiences.

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Hospitable

JULY 29, 2025

Scaling Short-Term Rentals: From One Room to 20+ Properties By The Hospitable Team Industry Insights In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we chat with Waigwa Gatamu , an Airbnb Superhost and the founder of Host My Nest , which offers comprehensive property management services for short-term rentals in the UK.

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Avantio

MAY 26, 2025

From a wide range of platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo , which have over 10 million listings combined , guests are more savvy and using multiple channels and reviews to compare properties. What Is the Best Way to Advertise Your Rental Property? How Do I Advertise My Vrbo and Boost My Airbnb Listing?

Airbnb

Zeevou

JUNE 26, 2025

An Airbnb channel manager is an essential tool for UK property managers seeking to streamline operations across multiple booking platforms. It syncs availability, rates, and bookings between OTAs like Airbnb and Booking.com to prevent double bookings and save time.

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Avantio

JULY 14, 2025

If you’re a property owner or a property manager and you’re on the hunt for the top vacation rental platforms to showcase your listings, you’ve landed on the right page! However, despite its growing popularity, Airbnb has faced criticism and concerns in various cities around the world.

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Hospitable

MAY 29, 2025

Airbnb Hosting Guide for Beginners By The Hospitable Team Beginner's Guides , OTAs Airbnb is the largest online marketplace that connects travelers seeking a place to stay and enjoy a local experience with hosts looking to earn extra income or build a successful short-term rental (STR) business. Where is your Airbnb located? (Is

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Hospitable

JUNE 25, 2025

Airbnb Management Software: Boosting Your Business By The Hospitable Team Beginner's Guides , OTAs Airbnb management software is being used by thousands of property managers worldwide to scale up their operations on Airbnb. But is it reserved just for property managers?

Airbnb Management

Tokeet

JULY 23, 2025

How to Increase Rental Revenue: A Guide for Property Owners Are you a property owner feeling like you’re leaving money on the table with your rental properties? Managing vacation rentals can be tough. Many property managers face these same issues, leading to missed bookings or unhappy guests.

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Beyond

JUNE 11, 2025

Here’s What to Do: A Guide for Hosts & Vacation Rental Managers RACHEL SCOTT July 24, 2023 Are you an Airbnb host, Vrbo host, or a vacation rental manager and finding slow business lately? Maybe your property is falling behind its usual bookings…or worse yet, it’s not getting booked at all. No items found.

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Avantio

JULY 11, 2025

These updates mean your listings remain competitive across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc, and your direct booking site. With Avantio, this pricing engine is integrated directly into your property management software , syncing updates automatically across all channels. Is Airbnb Static or Dynamic?

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Rentals United

MAY 22, 2025

In Q42024, Airbnb reported a 12% increase in booked nights, Expedia saw a 15% uplift, and Booking.com recorded an impressive 19% growth when compared to the previous year. For shortterm rental managers, these figures are more than numberstheyre strategic signals. Its official: the big OTAs are not just backtheyre thriving.

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Beyond

JUNE 5, 2025

‍ As a property manager or host using a revenue management tool, you were likely sold on promises of time-saving automation, razor-sharp insights, and fatter profit margins. When a tool relies solely on what’s publicly visible on Airbnb or Booking.com, it’s only seeing surface-level pricing, not actual transaction data.

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Host Tools

JUNE 2, 2025

A catchy and memorable name not only captures attention but also evokes a sense of what your property represents. ” Improves online visibility : A unique and descriptive name improves searchability on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. Define your propertys vibe Start by thinking about the unique attributes of your property.

Airbnb

Hospitable

APRIL 25, 2025

A Comprehensive Guide for Hosts By The Hospitable Team OTAs Today's travelers can choose from many websites and apps to help them book their next vacations, including traditional OTAs like Airbnb, Expedia, or Booking.com and metasearch engines like HomeToGo. Here is what you need to do.

Airbnb

Zeevou

JUNE 12, 2025

For an STR manager overseeing multiple properties, maximising revenue while reducing reliance on Booking.com and Airbnb type websites. A branded search is when someone types your business name – or a variation of it – directly into a search engine. Best for: Professional property managers with multi-channel needs.

Engineering

Rentals United

JULY 29, 2025

These properties are in demand from business and leisure travellers alike, however, property managers know that juggling listings across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and others OTAs manually can lead to overbookings, inconsistent pricing, and long tedious weekends spent updating calendars.

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Hospitable

JUNE 18, 2025

Airbnb Must-Haves for Successful Hosting By The Hospitable Team OTAs While turning your property into an Airbnb is a great way to earn additional income, getting started may feel overwhelming. Still, Airbnb encourages hosts to ask travelers about their preferences in messages during the booking process.

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Host Tools

MAY 15, 2025

Marketing is the heartbeat of any thriving property management company. Its what turns casual browsers into dedicated clients and ensures consistent bookings for your short-term rental properties. For property managers navigating platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, standing out in a competitive marketplace can feel challenging.

Property Management

Beyond

JULY 21, 2025

Get It Now All posts 10 Up-and-Coming Markets for Short-Term Rental Investment in 2025 RACHEL SCOTT July 22, 2025 Looking for your next big short-term rental or Airbnb investment opportunity? Try using an Airbnb estimator to model expected margins. to identify 10 destinations where STRs are thriving. Nightly Rate : $204 Avg.

Airbnb

Beyond

JUNE 24, 2025

FREE REPORT The Rise of the Stays Industry Get It Now All posts The Best Strategies for Remote Vacation Rental Management RACHEL SCOTT June 25, 2025 Managing an Airbnb property or a vacation rental can be a rewarding venture. ‍ This guide will delve into effective strategies for remote Airbnb management.

Rental Management

Beyond

JUNE 11, 2025

FREE REPORT The Rise of the Stays Industry Get It Now All posts How to Start a Vacation Rental Part 3: Pricing, Reviews, and Social Media Strategies RACHEL SCOTT February 16, 2022 Now that your Airbnb rental is up and running and prepped for guests , it’s time to think about improving on your success. I didn’t know where to start first.

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Beyond

JUNE 11, 2025

While it's easy to get bogged down in the details of furnishing the space or creating great listings, there is another aspect of your rental property you should consider - automating it. Smart Locks Behind every successful short-term rental property is a well-functioning and secure smart lock. Check out our list here.

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Rentals United

APRIL 30, 2025

More and more travelers opt for vacation rentals over hotels, and high-net-worth guests are looking for outstanding stays in one-of-a-kind properties where every aspect of the experience is tailored to suit their desires. However, this isnt the case in the luxury market.

Property Management

Zeevou

MAY 14, 2025

Designed by Freepik This drives growth through several key areas: Increased Portfolio Profitability Direct bookings allow you to bypass the high commission fees charged by OTAs, such as Airbnb’s typical 18% host fee. This reduces labour costs by 1020 hours/property/month (1,8003,600 annually for 10 properties at 15/hour).

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Zeevou

JULY 15, 2025

In the dynamic world of the hospitality industry, automation tools for vacation rentals are revolutionising how hosts and property managers operate. It supports multiple languages, integrates with Property Management Systems (PMS), and focuses on reducing repetitive tasks while increasing revenue through stay extensions.

Airbnb

Lifty Life

JULY 18, 2025

Address: 555 Lillooet Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0 Pricing: Coming Soon… Building: 4-storey wood-frame construction with 38 strata units Airbnb: Allowed and purpose built. Wood-frame construction meets BC Building Code safety standards Engineered for structural integrity and fire resistance.

Airbnb

Beyond

MAY 2, 2024

This task has become even more top-of-mind with Airbnb's recent introduction of its " Icons " category, which spotlights one-of-a-kind stays ( like Barbie's Malibu DreamHouse ). So, if you are an Airbnb host or vacation rental manager looking to optimize your pricing strategy, try Beyond today !

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Rentals United

APRIL 7, 2025

Google Vacation Rentals is not an OTA, so the search engine doesnt actually play a role in processing bookings. In this guide, well explain everything you need to know about what Google Vacation Rentals is , its benefits, and how to list on Google Vacation Rentals to increase your properties visibility. Let’s dive into it!

Rental Unit

Zeevou

APRIL 16, 2025

Visual consistency is a key element in property marketing and contributes significantly to converting impressions into bookings. Invest in a High-Converting Direct Booking Website As your portfolio grows, relying solely on OTAs (like Airbnb or Booking.com) limits your brand potential.

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Beyond

JUNE 17, 2025

RACHEL SCOTT June 18, 2025 Creating a top-tier Airbnb experience goes beyond just comfy beds and charming decor. Why Kitchen Essentials Matter in Travelers often pick vacation rentals, a Vrbo stay, or Airbnbs over hotels to enjoy a more home-like stay. ‍ In fact, Airbnb itself highlights a functional kitchen as a must-have amenity.

Engineering

Beyond

JULY 23, 2025

‍ For STRs, that means: Tracking all income (Airbnb, Vrbo, direct bookings, cleaning fees, etc) all year round. ‍ Commonly Missed Deductions for STR Hosts ‍ ‍ Tax deductions are one of the biggest benefits of owning rental property, but only if you’re tracking them. Documenting expenses throughout the year.Â

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Hospitable

APRIL 30, 2025

We can now also officially calol ourselves a Property Management Software (PMS)the source of truth for your pricing and availability. Were proud to share that our growth and innovation have earned us Airbnb Preferred+ and Booking.com Premier statussignificant milestones that mark just how far weve come.

Property Management Software

Hospitable

JUNE 12, 2025

Listing your home on them is the easiest way to market your property and start getting bookings. It’s also better to rely on more than just one source of bookings and list your property on several popular online travel agency platforms, such as Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Agoda, and local listing sites.

Media

Beyond

JULY 17, 2025

‍ President Trump’s newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill (July 4, 2025) delivers sweeping tax changes that could transform how Airbnb hosts and Vrbo owners operate, invest, and grow their businesses. This is a huge win for Airbnb hosts and Vrbo operators looking to reduce their tax bills and reinvest in upgrades.

Airbnb

Rentals United

MAY 6, 2025

Why branding matters for vacation rentals The vacation rental market is highly competitive, so property managers need to find ways to stand out from the crowd. You can customize your site with your branding and manage all direct bookings in your channel manager, including social media marketing via creative new platforms like TikTok.

Rental Unit

Hospitable

JUNE 13, 2025

Rate automation gives Vrbo hosts and property managers a helping hand in setting competitive prices so they can focus on marketing their vacation rentals and spend more time on enhancing the guest experience. This complimentary service is limited only to the Vrbo platform , just like Airbnb Smart Pricing works only for Airbnb listings.

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