Rentals United

MAY 16, 2025

Relying on only a handful of channels is risky algorithms can change, booking sites can go bust, and you could be putting your business on the line. If you manage to find the channels that fit your properties and align with your target audience, they can be a great source of bookings.

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Zeevou

APRIL 30, 2025

Direct bookings have become essential for maximising profitability, building stronger guest relationships, and reducing reliance on third-party platforms in todays hospitality landscape. Reports show that in 2024, hotel websites made about 60% more money per booking than any other way people booked rooms.

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BetterWho

MAY 28, 2025

Step 3: Create a Lead Generation Engine Your growth wont come from referrals alone. Book a free discovery call with our consulting team You need a predictable system for generating property management leads. And Google wont always help.

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Hospitable

APRIL 1, 2025

From Engineer to Remote STR Pro: Eric Bell’s Journey to Automating Success By The Hospitable Team Industry Insights In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we're excited to welcome Eric Bell , founder of Milux , a property management company that offers co-hosting services in Michigan. Start today with a 14-day free trial.

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Beyond

JUNE 5, 2025

Do you use actual booking (source) data, or just scraped data? ‍ That means it doesn’t know what the guest really paid, how long they stayed, or whether they booked during a last-minute discount. ‍ That means it doesn’t know what the guest really paid, how long they stayed, or whether they booked during a last-minute discount.

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Avantio

MAY 26, 2025

Key Takeaways A direct booking website is essential in 2025: Travelers trust brands with a strong online presence more than OTAs alone.   Multi-channel visibility combined with a synced calendar boosts exposure and booking potential. Multi-channel visibility combined with a synced calendar boosts exposure and booking potential.

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Get Paid For Your Pad

MARCH 22, 2022

Author: Keiran Griffiths | CMO Lifty Life Vacation Rentals Many short term rental operators are looking to improve their online visibility, rely less on the large booking platforms, and grow their direct reservation business.

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Rentals United

MARCH 31, 2025

From major OTAs like Booking.com to niche platforms like Plum Guide, as a property manager you have a world of options beyond Airbnb to expand your reach and maximize bookings. What differentiates Booking.com from Airbnb and Vrbo is that its not exclusively for vacation rentals in fact, it was originally a search engine for hotels.

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Beyond

JUNE 11, 2025

Is your booking engine charging for every change made? Are you not capturing as many direct bookings as you know you should? Take your direct bookings to the next level with Signal by Beyond. ‍ Beyond is constantly investing in reducing your workload while bringing you more direct bookings.

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American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Leveraging cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team of licensed engineers and inspectors , the company simplifies the compliance process for property owners. Book Your Inspection Today Before Slots Fill Up! How DrBalcony Can Help DrBalcony is at the forefront of Californias balcony and deck inspection industry.

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Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 18, 2025

Stephanie has spent the last 20 years immersed in all aspects of real estate, holding roles across various specialtiesfrom being a Licensed Realtor to working in home inspections, Home Energy CAD design, utilities, and even an engineering firm. Her favorite books? If she could meet anyone, Dolly Parton is at the top of her list!

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Hospitable

MAY 13, 2025

Direct Bookings, AI Magic, and 2025 Forecasts with Michael Elefante By The Hospitable Team Industry Insights In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we welcome Michael Elefante , a successful STR investor, entrepreneur, and coach. In this e-book, we cover: Decisions to make and things to check before you start. Sign up now!

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Rentals United

MARCH 24, 2025

To achieve high conversion rates and maximize your bookings from Vrbo, you also need to make sure your listings are optimized to rank high in Vrbo search results. Vrbo works similarly to other online booking platforms in that they have their own, unique factors that affect the ranking of your properties in search. Quality matters, too.

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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. Google Vacation Rentals is part of Googles broader Google Travel platforma powerful metasearch engine that displays vacation rental listings directly in Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Travel.

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Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

It’s an operations engine for property managers who want to turn chaos into clarity. Appointments are booked via text, email, or chatbot, and the platform handles everything from calendar syncing to ID verification for self-guided tours. LeadSimple: Process Automation and CRM for Growing Teams LeadSimple® is more than a CRM.

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Rentals United

APRIL 30, 2025

To attract high-value bookings, its crucial to convey how your property meets these criteria. Our guide breaks down how you can optimize your marketing to increase your bookings and conversions without compromising your brand. Over-exposing your properties can reduce their exclusivity in the eyes of discerning guests.

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Hospitable

DECEMBER 19, 2024

From Engineer to Empire Builder: Grace Gudenkauf’s Journey to 20+ Units By The Hospitable Team Industry Insights In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we're excited to welcome Grace Gudenkauf , a real estate investor who quit her engineering job in 2021 to build a thriving rental business. Why Real Estate Investing?

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Beyond

JUNE 11, 2025

In part three of this series, we’ll cover how to price your Airbnb (including suggestions for dynamic pricing), how to maintain critical five-star reviews, whether you should Instant Book, and how to start an active social media presence. These dates draw larger crowds, and accommodation gets booked quickly.

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Beyond

JUNE 11, 2025

Be sure to research your options before implementing any automation systems, add an element of convenience to your rental properties, and enjoy more bookings. Why That’s a Problem in 2025 May 9, 2025 Categories Product Engineering Technology Company Saas Subscribe to our newsletter Thank you! June 10, 2025 Anchoring to the Past?

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Tokeet

OCTOBER 29, 2024

How a Software Engineer Transformed His Flat into a Thriving Vacation Rental Business Overview Michael Clark, a software engineer from Hampton Hill, London, converted his flat into a vacation rental to achieve financial freedom and focus on his passion for Artificial Intelligence.

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Hospitable

JUNE 12, 2025

But as a vacation rental homeowner, you’ll need to take care of marketing to help potential guests find and book your property. That means you need the right vacation rental marketing strategy in place to build your vacation rental brand, keep your property visible to your target audience, and get bookings.

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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. All bookings made through Hopper are confirmed and prepaid by guests.

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Beyond

JUNE 12, 2025

Even more importantly, though, we're guessing at least some property managers have already taken low bookings and calls from upset owners. June 10, 2025 Categories Product Engineering Technology Company Saas Subscribe to our newsletter Thank you! Your submission has been received! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

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ADDA

JANUARY 27, 2025

Your collections engine keeps running without you having to worry about it. ADDA helps management committees with an effective tool to manage the bookings of such facilities, and also to ensure fair usage while maintaining harmonious relationships among neighbors.

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Avantio

JUNE 14, 2025

To avoid major mistakes, like double bookings, look for platforms with secure API integrations. Modern property management systems (PMS) automate daily tasks like bookings, guest communication, calendar syncing, and payment tracking, saving managers time and reducing human errors. Use a unified system for managing multiple channels.

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Hospitable

MAY 20, 2025

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. What Is a Property Management System?

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Thanks For Visiting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dive In To See How Powerful A Direct Booking Site Is In Your Hosting Business For over a decade, I’ve watched the short-term rental industry evolve—from its humble beginnings to the booming business it is today. The rise of the direct booking website. Why Choose a Direct Booking Website? One of the most notable changes?

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Hospitable

MAY 12, 2025

Setting your rate too low will reduce profits; if you put it too high, youll lose bookings. Your entire STR business in one convenient platform Automate communication, create a direct booking website, manage channels, sync calendars, use dynamic pricing, notify your team, and much more! Start today with a 14-day free trial.

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Thanks For Visiting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Ready To Build Your Direct Booking Site? In the world of short-term rentals, direct bookings have become a golden opportunity for property owners and managers to take control of their revenue and reduce dependency on online travel agencies (OTAs). Here’s 5 Features You Need!

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Rentals United

JULY 13, 2023

A direct booking website will give you more control over your business, and help increase your profits. When you set up a website, you can earn more from commission-free direct bookings, develop your brand, and get more recommendations and repeat guests. However, direct bookings are commission-free, meaning you keep all the profits.

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Zeevou

JUNE 5, 2025

This streamlined process builds trust, and drives more direct bookings. It also boosts the chances of guests booking directly with you next time, enhancing your Airbnb property management strategy. Designed by Freepik How Does Contactless Check-In Increase Direct Bookings? Ready to optimise your direct bookings?

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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. Expedia s focus on loyalty members, who now account for over 50% of bookings, signals the need for managers to optimize for repeat guests. What is OTA growth?

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Host Tools

JUNE 2, 2025

Whether youre naming a beach house, lake house , or mountain cabin, the goal is to create an identity for your property that resonates with guests and convinces them to book. Youll also learn how a great name can elevate your propertys appeal and drive more bookings. Stick with two to four words if possible.

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Hospitable

JUNE 13, 2025

When travelers search for a place to stay, pricing is one of the key factors that influence their decision to book. To attract bookings, it’s important to set competitive rates that reflect current market trends in supply and demand. Our STR super app offers a comprehensive set of features, helping to put your business on autopilot.

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Beyond

JUNE 10, 2025

FREE REPORT The Rise of the Stays Industry Get It Now All posts Best Sheets for Vacation Rentals: Wrinkle-Free & Stain-Resistant Options Caitlin Cassady There is nothing better than a good night’s sleep, so one of the most important things guests look for when they book a vacation rental is high-quality, clean, and comfortable bedding.

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Hospitable

JANUARY 16, 2025

A vacation rental website with a booking engine provides a centralized platform for potential guests to explore your property and its amenities. It gives you more control over bookings and lets you do your business on your own terms. By accepting bookings directly, you can save on OTAs' commissions and boost your bottom line.

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Hospitable

MAY 29, 2025

In this e-book, we cover: Decisions to make and things to check before you start. Then, you'll be able to create a listing that appeals to people most likely to book with you. Making your home picture-perfect can help your listing stand out in search results and increase your bookings. Admin work.

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