Higher reviews and ratings mean more visibility for your listing, higher booking rate and the ability to charge more per night. This is especially critical for short term rental property managers, whose business relies on achieving high occupancy at higher rates. Read on for tips on how to improve your Airbnb rating…
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Transparent & AirDNA alternatives: Which vacation rental data solution?
Choosing a vacation rental data platform can be overwhelming. We want to make it as easy as possible to understand the differences between Transparent and AirDNA alternatives and pick the best platform for you, even if it’s not us. Here is a handy feature comparison to help you compare Transparent, AirDNA and in-platform data tool alternatives.
Airbnb at IPO part III: How meaningful are Airbnb’s competitors?
Airbnb has positioned and acquitted itself as THE alternative to hotels. Synonymous though it is with vacation rentals, Airbnb faces competition from big budget companies. While the biggest threat to Airbnb’s revenue is a fall in reservations, the most likely driver of this scenario is competition. The strength of Airbnb’s competitors therefore carries big weight in the forthcoming Airbnb IPO.
What is the Vrbo / Booking.com / Airbnb cancellation policy?
As a vacation rental property manager it is important to know your cancellation policies well to ensure happy guests and no surprise revenue losses. Here we take a look at Airbnb, Vrbo & Booking.com cancellation policies.
OTA differences: Airbnb vs Vrbo vs Booking.com
No matter if you’re a guest, host or property manager, this guide to OTAs, will help you understand the differences between Airbnb and Vrbo and Booking.com. Which services do they offer? What are the costs? And crucially for hosts & property managers, how do the typical bookings on each platform differ?
Will COVID Catapult Google Past the OTAs?
Introduction Conventional wisdom – at least as espoused by OTA CEOs – is that economic shocks strengthen OTAs’ position. On…
How satisfied are US property managers with their OTAs?
In 2018, an estimated 75% of vacation rental reservations were made through third-party booking sites – up from just 35%…
United States of Distribution: How Vacation Rental Distribution in the US is Evolving
Within the short-term rental world, we hear many different reports of the successes and strengths of our various distribution options.…