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Ever wanted to get a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of a SaaS business? On the latest episode of the Highway to Scale podcast, our CEO James Burrows reveals how he and his partners built Rentals United from the ground up, how they raised their first rounds of funding and what challenges they faced running a SaaS business in the vacation rental industry. Learn more in today’s article.

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Preparing for Shoulder Season: 5 Summer Booking Trends to Learn From

Vacation rentals experienced a huge surge in demand this summer. But how can you maintain the momentum and keep business booming in the shoulder season? Here are 5 summer booking trends to learn from – and take action on.

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Reinventing Revenue Management: Turn Your Short-Term Rental Business Into a Profit Machine (New Ebook)

Having a foolproof revenue management strategy is key to improving your business performance – but it’s no longer enough. In our new ebook, Doug Truitt, Head of Revenue Succes at Rentals United offers actionable advice on how to combine your revenue management and distribution strategies and harness the power of data to achieve optimal business results.

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The Top-Performing Cities in the USA and Europe

How are cities performing? We looked at data across twelve cities in 6 counties – Spain, United Kingdom, France, Greece, Italy and the USA – and how cities are recovering compared to 2019 data and top-performing channels. Here is how each city is performing, with data insights from Rentals United Data Studio.

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3 Pricing Strategies to Fill Gaps Between Bookings & Maximise Occupancy

Gone are the days when guests used to book vacation rentals for a full week, from Saturday to Saturday. Now, property managers often find themselves with awkward gaps in their calendars in between bookings. So, what can you do to sell out those gap days and avoid losing money on an empty rental? Here are three pricing strategies that’ll help you maximise your occupancy throughout the summer.

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6 Vacation Rental TV Shows to Watch on Netflix & More

Looking for a new show to binge-watch on Netflix or online? These vacation rental TV shows will keep you busy for many summer evenings to come. See the world's quirkiest vacation rentals, get home renovation tips and steal some ideas on how to impress your guests!