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How Much Airbnb Takes From Hosts and Guests?
Airbnb Host Fees: What You Need to Know Airbnb charges a host a service fee for each booking made through the site. The fee covers operational costs, such as customer support, secure payment processing, and development of new features. What Percentage Does Airbnb Take From Hosts? The percentage Airbnb takes from hosts typically ranges from 3% […]
Rentals United Awarded Vrbo & Airbnb Preferred Connectivity Partner Status 2024
We’re excited to announce that both Vrbo and Airbnb, two of the world’s biggest OTAs, have yet again named us one of their Preferred Connectivity Partners. The channels have recognised Rentals United’s impressive channel integration, extensive range of advanced features, and overall contributions to the vacation rental ecosystem. We’re delighted with the news, but our customers […]
Airbnb Competitors: Top 16 Alternatives for Property Managers
Airbnb is one of the most popular travel brands in the world. Since its launch in 2008, the listing site’s offering of unique vacation rental properties and experiences has grown immensely. With over 150 million users, Airbnb has a global reach that all property managers should take advantage of when trying to attract bookings from […]
Maximize Bookings: Tips for Managing Your HomeAway Listing
Previously known as HomeAway, VRBO is now part of the Expedia Group and operates one of the largest vacation rental marketplaces with over 2 million properties listed worldwide. For the vacation rental owner, making your VRBO listing stand out amidst intense competition, such as other short-term rentals, can pose a significant challenge. This comprehensive guide […]
Get commission-free direct bookings with a direct booking website
A direct booking website will give you more control over your business, and help increase your profits. When you set up a website, you can earn more from commission-free direct bookings, develop your brand, and get more recommendations and repeat guests. This article will explain the benefits of publishing a website, and how to get […]
Membership-Only OTAs: Why They’re the New Outlook for Vacation Rentals
Membership only OTAs are quickly becoming a guest favourite. Find out why they are popular right now, as well as exclusive insights from Golightly and Bidroom on why membership models are different from typical OTAs and why property managers should consider getting listed on them.