Tokeet

JULY 28, 2025

How To Grow Your Conversion Rate for Vacation Rentals Are your vacation rental listings getting plenty of views but not enough bookings? It’s a common challenge for property managers, hosts, and property owners. It’s simply the percentage of visitors to your website or listing who end up making a reservation.

Engineering

Haustay

APRIL 18, 2025

Why Guest Reviews Matter In today’s digital era, travelers heavily rely on online reviews to make booking decisions. According to industry statistics, more than 80% of guests read reviews before booking a vacation rental. Positive reviews build trust, enhance credibility, and directly influence booking choices.

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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. As for pricing, property managers who connect to Vrbo through a channel manager like Rentals United pay a service fee of 12-15% per booking.

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Thanks For Visiting

JUNE 12, 2025

They seem to offer a way to simplify your booking calendar and possibly enhance profits per guest. We will look at how such stay policies can influence your visibility on booking platforms and affect your occupancy rates. They may not align with guest demand, leading to lost bookings and decreased flexibility.

Rental Income

Tokeet

JUNE 24, 2025

AI is a powerful tool that’s truly changing how you connect with guests, improve your online listings, and gain smart insights to grow your business. This article will show you how AI makes guest communication better, helps your property listings grab attention, and uses data to find new opportunities.

Property Management

Host Tools

APRIL 17, 2025

Essentially, it matches hosts who list their Airbnb properties with guests searching for accommodations, ranging from cozy apartments to luxurious vacation homes. Hosts start by creating a property listing, which should include detailed descriptions, high-quality photos , pricing, and availability.

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Beyond

JUNE 24, 2025

A property management system can effectively handle bookings, guest communications, and financial reporting. The Importance of a Reliable Property Management System A reliable property management system is essential for remote operations. They help you to avoid double bookings and keep everything organized.

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Rentals United

MAY 22, 2025

Airbnbs latest summer 2025 update marks a major shift from a pure travel-booking platform to a broader lifestyle ecosystem. In addition to redesigned Homes search and booking, Airbnb now offers In-Home Services (chefs, massages, hair & makeup, etc.) Guests can even book in their home city when not traveling. in 650+ cities.

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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. If you dont have a website, it can also send searchers to your listing on a compatible OTA. Bookings from Google can also be completely commission-free. Commission-free bookings Google charges zero commission.

Rental Unit

Hospitable

JULY 14, 2025

Not all STR hosts hire property managers—they choose to self-manage their properties and use short-term rental software like Hospitable to streamline their operations and manage their listings across multiple channels hassle-free. Get started free So, what do property managers do? Start today with a 14-day free trial.

Property Management

Rentals United

MAY 27, 2025

You can have the right price at the right time, but if your listings on sales channels arent effective, your properties wont get booked. While this can increase revenue per booking, it may lead to unsold rooms on less busy days, potentially lowering overall RevPAR. Operations.

Management

Buildium

JUNE 28, 2025

Stage property listing photos and virtual tours with digital furniture and decor. Clyr lets you capture and upload receipts for property-related expenses and automatically categorizes them. Among other things, AI can: Generate working drafts of common communication assets such as emails or reports.

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Host Tools

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

By providing a platform to list and manage properties, OTA travel services offer hosts an opportunity to reach a global audience and increase their nightly bookings. For hosts, navigating this competitive marketplace requires a blend of strategic pricing, compelling property listings, and exceptional guest experiences.

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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

Hospitable

MAY 22, 2025

Airbnb Smart Pricing uses an algorithm that analyzes and evaluates relevant data for each property listing to calculate and adjust the nightly price. The tool uses various factors about your listing and area and automatically updates the nightly rate to match the demand of the relevant market. Sign up now!

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Rentals United

MAY 6, 2025

Its about creating a consistent experience for guests throughout the whole process, from booking to check-in, checkout, and beyond. Todays travellers expect an experience tailored to their needsfast, friendly communication, frictionless direct bookings, and personalized touches that make their stay feel special.

Rental Unit

Hospitable

MARCH 31, 2025

Your entire STR business in one convenient platform Automate communication, create a direct booking website, manage channels, sync calendars, push pricing updates, notify your team, and much more! When determining the potential profits of your Airbnb property in Canada, measuring the occupancy rate is a must. Sign up now! Discover now!

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Hospitable

JUNE 13, 2025

By The Hospitable Team OTAs If you list your vacation rental property on Vrbo , setting the right nightly rates is crucial for your success on the platform. When travelers search for a place to stay, pricing is one of the key factors that influence their decision to book. Start today with a 14-day free trial. Sign up now!

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Hospitable

JULY 23, 2025

Airbnb Experiences: Make Money for Doing Something You Enjoy By The Hospitable Team OTAs Airbnb is known as the largest online service for booking short-term rentals, but in 2016, the company expanded its offerings by launching a platform called Airbnb Experiences. In many cities, guests can also book Airbnb Originals.

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Rentals United

AUGUST 19, 2024

Until recently, a significant challenge for property managers was the lack of flexibility in booking options on major platforms. This year, Booking.com made its Request to Book feature available in all locations. What is the difference between Instant Book and Request to Book? This is called ‘Instant Booking’.

IT

Rentals United

AUGUST 6, 2024

Earning bookings for your vacation rentals takes more than just listing them on the right channels. To truly stand out and maximize your occupancy rates, you need to optimize your listings according to each platform’s unique audience and algorithms. Read on for our Airbnb listing tips.

Airbnb

Rentals United

MAY 30, 2023

The luxury travel industry continues to grow in 2023, with guests booking longer, more expensive stays. So, to maximise bookings and revenue, luxury property managers must list their properties on specialist sites. Weve curated a list of the top 13 sites to list your luxury property on in 2023.

Rental Unit

BetterWho

JANUARY 3, 2025

Highlights your available properties. Consider integrating an app for property management into your site to allow users to book viewings or submit inquiries directly. Use the Best Property Manager Apps Technology can simplify your lead-generation process. Make sure it: Is mobile-friendly.

Media

AirKeeper

JANUARY 5, 2025

Requirements vary depending on the area, with some councils mandating development approvals or permits for properties listed on platforms like Airbnb. For example, the Sunshine Coast Regional Council requires a development application for properties operating as short-term accommodations in certain zones.

Airbnb

Thanks For Visiting

MAY 1, 2025

Elevate Your Airbnb Business with Hostfully So, you’re doing well with your Airbnb listing. The bookings are coming in, guests seem happy, but you have this feeling, don’t you? Click here to grab everything you need to curate your property and start earning 5-star reviews. A sense that maybe you could be doing more.

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Hospitable

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Agoda Refund Policy 101 By The Hospitable Team OTAs Travelers who book vacation rental properties on OTA platforms like Vrbo, Agoda, or Booking.com often plan their trips in advance and typically complete their stays. Information about cancellation policies for a specific property is provided on the listing's webpage.

Rental Property

Zeevou

DECEMBER 28, 2024

As a Vrbo host, protecting your property and ensuring a smooth guest experience are top priorities. Vrbo Host Insurance offers valuable coverage for unexpected incidents, such as guest injuries, giving you peace of mind with every booking. A total limit of $1 million for all claims per property listed on Vrbo during the policy period.

Insurance

Thanks For Visiting

JANUARY 16, 2025

What Makes A Good Airbnb Listing Looking for Airbnb listing tips to boost your bookings? This post shares proven tactics to make your property shine and attract potential guests. This instant book strategy will boost your bookings. Most bookings happen on phones, so put the most compelling words first.

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Avantio

JUNE 6, 2024

A robust process management system ensures that all aspects of property management are streamlined and error-free. Allocating tasks effectively and managing bookings, owner inquiries, and supplier coordination can be overwhelming, especially with a small team. Time Management Time management is critical in vacation rental management.

Airbnb

Rentals United

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Property management systems (PMS’s) offer essential tools to streamline operations, manage bookings, and enhance the guest experience. Diversifying across multiple online travel agencies (OTAs), direct booking platforms, and niche channels are essential to maximize occupancy rates and revenue.

Management

Hospitable

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

By The Hospitable Team OTAs Listing vacation rental properties on multiple online platforms is a smart approach for STR hosts. Regarding Airbnb alternatives, you can choose from dozens of booking websites. Furnished Finder Airbnb Number of listings 150,000+ listings More than 7.7 Sign up now!

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Rentals United

MAY 25, 2023

To get more bookings and increase your revenue, you must list your vacation rental properties on a wide range of sites. These might be luxury travel sites if you manage premium properties or wellness sites if you manage a retreat. Book a demo to see these benefits in action.

Rental Unit

Rentals United

JULY 19, 2023

In the vacation rental industry, branding means creating a consistent experience for guests throughout the whole process, from booking to check-in, checkout, and beyond. Its about establishing your brand values, delivering exceptional quality, and offering a unique experience to ensure guests remember you and book again.

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Hospitable

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The first website that comes to your mind is likely Airbnb, but there are also a lot of other popular OTA platforms, such as Agoda, which is a part of Booking Holdings. Traditionally known for its hotel bookings, Agoda encompasses many travel services, including flights and airport transfers, and offers vacation rentals through Agoda Homes.

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LearnBNB

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Tips & Education for Airbnb Hosts Having your property listed on multiple vacation rental platforms is an excellent way to get more exposure and more bookings. However, managing your short-term rental property on several sites is a challenging task, even for experienced hosts. You can expect an 8-10% commission fee.

Airbnb

Rentals United

JULY 12, 2024

When you’re looking to generate more bookings from your vacation rental properties, how you position yourself on the channels you’re listing on is all-important. According to a 2023 Booking.com survey: So making sure the Airbnb reviews for hosts are up to scratch is essential to receiving the bookings your properties deserve.

Airbnb

Hospitable

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Chatting with Miles, Natalia and Kevin share their story of starting a small family-run property management business with just three units and becoming professional Airbnb co-hosts who manage 14 STR properties. In this e-book, we cover: Decisions to make and things to check before you start. How Did It All Begin? Sign up now!

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