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Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Rules in Mexico City
Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Rules in Mexico City
Airbnb’s rise as a global disruptor in the hospitality sector is transforming cities worldwide and Mexico City is no exc...
6 Key Insights for Boosting Your Airbnb Listing Appeal
6 Key Insights for Boosting Your Airbnb Listing Appeal
Every Airbnb host knows that simply listing a property isn’t enough to guarantee bookings. Even with stunning photos and...
5 Insider Airbnb Short-Term Rental Stats
5 Insider Airbnb Short-Term Rental Stats
In today’s hyper-competitive short-term rental market, standing out is more than just having a beautiful property — it's...
Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Abu Dhabi
Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s skyline isn’t the only thing on the rise — its short-term rental market is booming. With regulations more re...
How Airbnb Star Ratings Can Make or Break Your Vacation Rental Business
How Airbnb Star Ratings Can Make or Break Your Vacation Rental Business
Star ratings on Airbnb are a critical metric that significantly influences a listing’s success. This article explores ho...
Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Laws in Toulouse
Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Laws in Toulouse
France remains a top travel destination, attracting millions of visitors each year and it’s no surprise why. According t...
Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Laws in Bordeaux
Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Laws in Bordeaux
Bordeaux isn’t just famous for its world-class wine. It's also a hotspot for Airbnb and short-term rentals. Of course, ...
The Everyday Realities of a Short-Term Rental Property Manager
The Everyday Realities of a Short-Term Rental Property Manager
Managing short-term rental properties might seem like a straightforward venture — list your property, wait for bookings,...
7 Boring Tasks You Can Automate with Vacation Rental Software
7 Boring Tasks You Can Automate with Vacation Rental Software
It is expected that the vacation rental industry will grow at an exponential rate, with global revenue expected to reach...
Protecting Your Airbnb From Squatters
Protecting Your Airbnb From Squatters
As an Airbnb host or vacation rental manager, protecting your property from unwanted guests, especially squatters, is a ...
Making the Most of Concerts and Events in Short-Term Rentals
Making the Most of Concerts and Events in Short-Term Rentals
Your favorite band just announced a massive concert in town. Fans are scrambling for tickets, hotels are sold out and su...
Airbnb Rules and Regulations in Nice, France
Airbnb Rules and Regulations in Nice, France
Nice is a highly sought-after French destination, making it a favorite of both travelers and short-term rental hosts. In...
Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Regulations in Paris
Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Regulations in Paris
Paris, the city of lights, is one of the world’s most iconic cities and its global popularity has made it a hotspot for ...
Airbnb Rules in Marseille | Short-Term Rental Laws, Regulations and Taxes
Airbnb Rules in Marseille | Short-Term Rental Laws, Regulations and Taxes
Marseille, France is where sun, sea and short-term rentals meet. In this article we explore what makes Marseille a hotbe...
6 Lessons for Independent Hotels from the Short-Term Rental Industry
6 Lessons for Independent Hotels from the Short-Term Rental Industry
The short-term rental industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience and agility, embracing technology, data usage and ...
Maximizing Direct Bookings for Your Short-Term Rental
Maximizing Direct Bookings for Your Short-Term Rental
For many property managers, relying solely on platforms like Airbnb or Booking.com may seem convenient, but it also mean...
Victoria’s Short Stay Levy: What Airbnb Hosts Need to Know and Do
Victoria’s Short Stay Levy: What Airbnb Hosts Need to Know and Do
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia is home to about 10.9 million properties and over the past y...
Crisis Management in Short-Term Rentals
Crisis Management in Short-Term Rentals
Hosting short-term rentals is usually smooth sailing, but when something unexpected happens, it can throw everything off...
Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Laws in Alabama
Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Laws in Alabama
In 2023, Alabama’s tourism industry reached a milestone, generating $24 billion from 31.4 million visitors, with Gulf Sh...
New Short-Term Rental Rules and Regulations in Nova Scotia
New Short-Term Rental Rules and Regulations in Nova Scotia
According to a provincial housing needs assessment by the government of Nova Scotia there will be a shortage of 41,200 h...
What is a Booking Window? How to Optimize Booking Lead Time
What is a Booking Window? How to Optimize Booking Lead Time
In this article we dive into what a booking window is, how it impacts revenue and how you can master your vacation renta...
Data Shows Short-Term Rental Bookings Are Growing in Europe
Data Shows Short-Term Rental Bookings Are Growing in Europe
Short-term rental bookings in the EU are growing according to the latest Eurostat data, as more travelers turn to online...
5 Ways to Increase Your Rental Income with Hostaway Dynamic Pricing
5 Ways to Increase Your Rental Income with Hostaway Dynamic Pricing
Maximizing your rental income hinges on setting the right price. The right price however changes when the season changes...
What’s the Impact of STRs on Canada’s Housing Supply?
What’s the Impact of STRs on Canada’s Housing Supply?
Regulators have Short-Term Rentals in their crosshairs. But a recent report by Statistics Canada showed STRs are only a ...

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