Optimal listings and having amazing photos are both really helpful when it comes to grabbing guests’ attention, but reviews are the real meat and potatoes when it comes to the decision to book with you.
We talk with Superhog about the importance of building strong reviews in increasing occupancy, and how to protect yourself from the associated risks.
Vacation Rental
US Vacation Rentals Summer 2021 Outlook: Occupancy, Rate & Demand
Wondering what the summer 2021 outlook is for US vacation rentals? Look no further! We have compiled data into pricing, occupancy and demand in key US markets to bring some insight to performance relative to 2019. Read on to learn which short term rental market types are booking and how.
How to improve your Airbnb rating & reviews – top tips
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…
Global hospitality outlook: demand data for vacation rentals & hotels
With the hospitality industry still riding the wave of uncertainty through the COVID-19 pandemic and all its ramifications, Transparent & Amadeus have taken a minute to understand the demand outlook in hotels and vacation rentals across the globe.
Vacation rental return estimator & client proposal generator from a free template
Preparing a proposal for a new owner or property can be one of the most time consuming, critical and common tasks that a property manager has to face day to day.
In this article we are going to show you how to use our free google sheet template for estimating revenue for a new property and building a solid client proposal.
Europe: How much money do vacation rentals make in your area?
With our new free Smart Rental account you can visualise any vacation rental market worldwide, and evaluate average daily rate, occupancy, revenue and platform distribution.
Let’s take a look at the big short term rental hitters in Europe and see how they compare.
Airbnb Plus: what, how & why?
Recently we wrote about Airbnb’s Superhost program; what it is, how to get it and what it’s worth. Now, it’s the turn of Airbnb Plus. How do you get a listing awarded a Plus badge, and what does the data say you stand to gain if you do? Read on for more…
Rental Arbitrage: How to make money on Airbnb
Rental arbitrage is the act of renting a property longer term, to re-rent it on a short let basis in order to turn a profit. So how does it all work?
Airbnb Superhost: what, how & why
Airbnb’s host reward program ‘Superhost’ exists to highlight top performing hosts in the community to potential guests, but exactly what is a Superhost? How do you become an Airbnb Superhost? And what does the data say about the benefits of being a Superhost?
US: How much revenue do vacation rentals in your area make?
With our new free Smart Rental account you can visualise any market worldwide, and see how it compares in terms of average daily rate (ADR), occupancy, revenue and platform distribution.
Let’s look at the big vacation rental hitters in the US and how they stack up.
Italy vacation rentals: the impact & the recovery
Italy was the first European nation to feel the full force of COVID-19. Now, we analyse the damage & understand how demand is recovering for vacation rental property managers.