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How to Book Mid-Term Guests on Airbnb (MTR)

Most people associate rentals with short-term vacation rentals or long-term rentals. However, there is a middle segment ...

How To Use The Booking.com Extranet | A Complete Guide

Booking.com stands tall as one of the biggest travel platforms globally, connecting millions of travelers with places to...

VRBO Owner Login | The Guide to the VRBO Dashboard

If you own a vacation rental property, you want to maximize exposure in order to keep it [booked all year](https://www.h...

The Best Ski Resorts for Airbnb in the USA

Tempted to ski? Skiing is a well-known leisure activity luring ski enthusiasts, property investors, families, and friend...

Airbnb Reviews Policy | How to Remove Reviews on Airbnb

Reviews are the lifeblood of every Airbnb host's success story. Before locking in a stay, savvy guests turn to reviews f...

How to Capitalize on Last Minute Bookings

A last minute booking is generally defined as a booking made within 14 days of check in. There is variability even withi...

10 Best Performing Vacation Rental Ski Markets in the World

Ski markets have long since grown out of being a single-season market and have evolved to attract guests year-round. Dis...

How to Manage Homeowners | Hostaway Owner Portal

Being a property manager involves more than operating the vacation rental, managing staff, and maximizing profit. Mainta...

The Strategy behind Setting Airbnb Fees | Cleaning, Pet, Etc

In operating a successful Airbnb, you will be able to earn additional income, but you will also incur expenses, includin...

What is a Property Management System (PMS) ?

Property management systems are becoming increasingly important to manage short term rentals more efficiently as the ind...

Vacation Rental Accounting Software: What It Is and Why You Should Use It

Renting out your vacation rental on Airbnb can be a great way to make some extra cash. But let's be honest, keeping trac...

Best Vacation Rental Property Management Mobile Apps in 2023

Mobile app adoption has skyrocketed over the last decade all around the world. There are approximately 6.8 billion Smart...

The Most Important Airbnb Hosting KPIs

As the management guru Peter Drucker famously said, “If you can't measure it, you can't manage it.” Tracking your proper...

Airbnb Dynamic Pricing Guide | Vacation Rental Revenue Management

Dynamic pricing is a pricing strategy that takes into account multiple factors to adjust price continuously. This is dif...

Top 10 Airbnb Vacation Rental Markets in England

England, along with Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, makes up the United Kingdom. England is both the economic epi...

The Best Zapier Tools to Use for your Airbnb Business

Zapier is an automation platform that allows for two different apps that are not integrated to connect and work together...

What is Hopper and How Does it Work for Vacation Rentals?

For anyone who thrives on scoring amazing travel deals, Hopper is a name you likely recognize. While it’s best known for...

Complete Beginners Guide to Vrbo

With 17.5 million visitors and 15 million app downloads last year Vrbo is really taking off. If you want a slice of the ...

Smart Locks For Vacation Rentals

Key handovers can be stressful, especially if you have several listings. They take an inordinate amount of time, necessi...

Ways To Make More Money With Your Vacation Rental

You're in the property rental business to make money. It might be difficult to stay ahead of the competition and make mo...

Airbnb Host-Only Fee | What to Know about the 15% Host Fee

Did you know that listings using Airbnb's simplified pricing structure saw up to a 17% increase in bookings during its t...

Vrbo Reviews Policy | How to Remove Reviews on Vrbo

The vast majority of travelers will check reviews before making the decision to book, so getting good reviews consistent...

How to Make a Book Direct Website with WIX

Like every vacation rental business, attracting customers and standing out requires a professional website that allows p...

Airbnb Travel Insurance for Guests | What it is and How it Works

Traveling opens doors to new experiences and cultures, but unexpected events can disrupt even the best-laid plans. Trip ...

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