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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The short-term rental industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience and agility, embracing technology, data usage and ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Regulators have Short-Term Rentals in their crosshairs. But a recent report by Statistics Canada showed STRs are only a ...

6 Airbnb Scams Targeting Hosts & How to Avoid Them

Airbnb scams are a very real thing. Imagine you're working on your computer, browsing emails perhaps, when suddenly, the...

How ChatGPT Will Impact Short-Term Rentals for Hosts

Dive into how GenAI and ChatGPT is set to change the game for short-term rental hosts, becoming an essential tool for th...

Airbnb Property Management: Everything You Need to Know

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the nitty gritty of Airbnb property management, from the tasks and tools invo...

How to Become an Airbnb Property Manager

The short-term rental market keeps growing, creating fantastic opportunities for those looking to get into vacation rent...

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