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Reach the Most Exclusive Luxury Guests Through Smiling House

“Whoever is dealing with luxury, it doesn’t matter where you are in the world, we understand your journey, and we understand your guests’ journey,” says Moriya Rockman, founder of Smiling House. Rentals United has partnered with niche travel platform Smiling House, and by listing on the platform you can expose your luxury properties to international jet-setters and travel professionals.

Vacation Rental Statistics and Trends 2022

The future looks bright for vacation rentals in 2022. Travellers are returning to the market with gusto, property managers are optimistic about recovery and revenue is projected to rise significantly over the next 12 months. See our list of the latest and most compelling vacation rental statistics and trends for 2022.

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How to Market Luxury Vacation Rentals: A 3-Pillar Strategy for 2022

The luxury vacation rental market is booming. Property managers have a never-seen-before opportunity to attract high-value bookings and generate incremental revenue. But marketing luxury vacation rentals is an art in itself. In this article, we explore how to strategically market and distribute your high-end rentals, with insights from luxury rental experts.

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How to Use Vacation Rental Reviews to Increase Occupancy in 2022

It’s prime booking season, the perfect time of year to lock in reservations for the spring and summer season. You’re probably already busy optimising your distribution and revenue management, but have you looked at your reviews yet? Vacation rental reviews help you get more visibility on OTAs and build trust with guests. And yet, most property managers don’t give reviews the attention they deserve. Here’s what you’re not doing with your reviews – and what you should be doing to boost your occupancy in 2022.

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Booking.com Opportunities & Promotions: Everything You Need to Know

If you are listed on Booking.com, have you been taking advantage of their Group Opportunity Centre? Not only does it help you access tailored Opportunities, but you can also get data on your properties. This makes it easier to track and improve your overall performance. Here’s everything you need to know about Booking.com Opportunities and Promotions – and how you can benefit from them.

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2022 Trends Forecast: How to Prepare Your Vacation Rentals

Travellers are already booking for 2022. Demand for travel is on the rise and flexible cancellation policies are giving travellers the confidence to book in advance. But will 2022 be a record-breaking year for your property management business? Here’s our forecast of the trends that will define the New Year – and how you can get ready for it.