Vacation rental data shows unprecedented demand sweeping the sector. Questions resurface about how standardized the rental experience is. How do they compare with hotels for example, and how often your trip is managed by a professional property manager? So how professionalized are short-term rentals? Read on for a deep dive into the professionalization of short-term rentals across world regions and cities, and the the overall trends since 2018.
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6 common misconceptions about vacation rentals – in data
Vacation rentals may be an ever-growing topic of conversation socially and within travel and accommodation, but so much of the industry remains misunderstood. In this article, we tackle 6 of the most common misconceptions surrounding short-term rentals.
Vacation Rental Map of the World
Over the past 3 years, growth in vacation rental rooms has been equivalent to all the existing hotel rooms in Italy, France, Spain & Germany combined. Now, as travel trends mould to post-pandemic reality and vacation rentals appear primed for even greater growth, we’ve built a ‘Vacation Rental Map of the World’. The report takes you through current industry trends, including supply, rates, occupancy & professionalisation.
Airbnb at IPO part I: Who are today’s Airbnb hosts and how loyal are they?
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