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Short-Term Rental Laws in Houston | What You Should Know!

Houston's vibrant culture, booming economy, and major events draw visitors year-round, making short-term rentals an unde...

How to List a Boutique Hotel on Airbnb

Over the past few years, Airbnb has significantly grown and evolved to offer travelers a number of accommodation options...

How to Generate Direct Bookings for Your Vacation Rental

OTAs like Airbnb and Booking.com dominate the online vacation rental market. But an often-overlooked addition to diversi...

How to List a Tent Cabin on Airbnb

A tent cabin is far more than a regular dome tent that you pitch on any land and rough out the elements. Spacious, with ...

How to list your Hostel on Airbnb

So you want to start a Hostel? Wondering where to begin? It's an exciting venture! Hostel ownership and management can ...

8 Tips to Growing your Airbnb Revenue, Nightly Rate, and Occupancy

Setting up and running an Airbnb requires investment -- of your time, effort and money. Like any other business, it requ...

Corporate Leasing | How to get around Airbnb Subletting Restrictions

Due to the current state of the economy, renting properties on short-term rental sites such as Airbnb is becoming more p...

Pinterest for your Vacation Rental Business | The Do’s and Don’ts

Social media is an essential component of marketing your vacation rental. Most hosts however tend to focus on Facebook a...

VRBO Premier Host - Requirements and Is It Worth It?

VRBO Premier Host is the ultimate hosting achievement on the sales channel. Are you not being recognized for the extra m...

Is it Profitable to Own an Airbnb? Airbnb Ownership Guide

The idea of owning a short-term vacation rental can be enticing, but is Airbnb profitable in reality? It's no secret th...

Florida Airbnb Laws & Taxes | Guide to Vacation Rental Rules

Welcome to the sunny state of Florida, where the allure of sandy beaches and vibrant cities makes it a top destination f...

Airbnb Accessible Filters | Disability Friendly Vacation Rentals

Today, Airbnb highlights 21 Accessible Filters features that make guests with disabilities find travel accommodation eas...

What Is an Airbnb Cohost? | The Airbnb Cohosting Guide

Are you a busy Airbnb host? Need a break from the daily grind? Our goal is to help you relieve some of the load! There...

Top 10 Tips for Vacation Rental Renovations | Airbnb Reno Guide

It is important to keep revamping and upgrading your vacation rentals to keep them attractive and relevant to your targe...

How to Target International Business Travelers to your Airbnb

International travel has become a significant part of the economic landscape all over the world. While people have start...

Airbnb Welcome Book: How to Wow your Guests?

Being a host, our guests are our priority. It is always nice to know that we greet our guests with a warm welcome and an...

Vacation Rental Photography: The Guide to Stand-Out Airbnb Photos

In the vacation rental market where almost every property offers its distinct panache in an aesthetically pleasing desig...

How to List on Expedia | Step-by-Step Guide

Among many others, here are some key advantages of listing your property on Expedia: - Access to millions of vacationer...

Using Social Media to Market Your Airbnb

Let’s think! A vacation renter would have discovered your property at Airbnb though may not be convinced whether your pr...

How to Target International Holiday Travelers to your Airbnb

The market for international travel is as diversified as it can get. With most countries finally opening up to tourism p...

Airbnb vs Booking.com | The Key Hosting Differences

Converting a part/all of your property into a vacation rental is a really cool way to make some extra money especially i...

How and Why to List Your Airbnb on Google My Business

Are you finding it challenging to attract attention to your vacation rental among potential guests? Google Business Pro...

How to List on Booking.com | Step-by-Step Guide

Today, Booking.com has over 28 Million listings in 226 countries worldwide and is available in 43 languages. It is one o...

How to Market Pet-Friendly Airbnb Units

The travel industry is seeing a significant increase in pet-friendly vacations as more travelers opt to bring their pets...

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