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Direct bookings vs OTA: rethinking enterprise acquisition costs

The ultimate guide to vacation rental distribution 2026

Automation

Automation

How to use AI for vacation rentals

Around 100 million people currently use ChatGPT, and as that number grows, the impact of artificial intelligence will be felt across almost every industry you can think of. Travel is no exception, and in fact, travellers are already using AI to compare prices, get recommendations and plan and book ideal trips from start to finish. […]

Branding

Branding

The 2026 short-term rental outlook report: Navigating the new era of hospitality

The future looks bright for vacation rentals in 2026. 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 2025.

Channels

Channels

Sites like Airbnb: main competitors and their differences (2026)

When exploring Airbnb competitors, it’s crucial to understand who are Airbnb competitors and how does Airbnb differentiate itself from its competitors. From OTAs like Booking.com to niche platforms like Plum Guide, there are several competitors to Airbnb that property managers should consider listing on to diversify their reach and maximize bookings.

Distribution

Distribution

Best serviced accommodation channel manager in the UK (2026)

Quick answer: For most UK serviced accommodation businesses managing five or more units across Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo, Rentals United is the best serviced accommodation channel manager overall — it connects to 90+ listing channels, integrates with 15+ PMS platforms, and generated over €1.1 billion in revenue for clients in the past year alone.

Ebooks

Ebooks

Reinventing revenue management: what data and analytics can do for your business in 2025

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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Master your distribution mix. Learn how enterprise property managers balance direct bookings vs OTAs to scale portfolios and maximize operational efficiency.

Direct bookings vs OTA: rethinking enterprise acquisition costs

The 12 best vacation rental website builders

Vrbo cancellation policy for hosts and property managers: everything you need to know

Selecting the best vacation rental channel manager for luxury properties

Secure Payment Solutions:
Protecting Your Financial

March 8, 2026

Preguntas frecuentes

Rentals United es un channel manager de alquiler vacacional diseñado para anfitriones y gestores de propiedades de corta estancia. En lugar de reemplazar su sistema de gestión de propiedades (PMS), se conecta directamente a él, sincronizando sus anuncios en tiempo real en más de 90 portales de alquiler vacacional, incluidos Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia y Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, todo desde un único panel de control. Con analíticas impulsadas por IA y herramientas de comunicación con huéspedes, automatiza la distribución y aumentando las reservas sin añadir trabajo manual.

Un channel manager de alquiler vacacional, a veces llamado channel manager de alquiler de corta estancia, es un software que conecta sus anuncios con múltiples plataformas de reserva como Airbnb, Vrbo y Booking.com, manteniendo sincronizadas las tarifas, la disponibilidad y las reservas para que nunca corra el riesgo de una doble reserva. Rentals United es el mejor channel manager de alquiler vacacional al tener las conexiones más robustas a más de 90 portales de alquiler turístico, sincroniza precios y multi-tarifa, disponibilidad, contenido y más en todos los anuncios.

No se requiere un tamaño mínimo. Como channel manager para alquileres vacacionales de todos los tamaños, Rentals United funciona para anfitriones que gestionan desde una sola propiedad hasta carteras corporativas; forma parte de una red de más de 240.000 propiedades conectadas en todo el mundo. Ya sea que se conecte directamente a través de Rentals United, a través de su PMS actual o mediante nuestra API de channel manager, la plataforma escala con usted, para que pueda añadir canales, funciones y propiedades a medida que crece sin cambiar de sistema.

El proceso de onboarding es sencillo, ya sea que se conecte directamente, a través de su PMS con push o pull. Tras registrarse, los especialistas en onboarding de Rentals United importan sus anuncios, conectan sus canales de reserva, precios, disponibilidad y le recomiendan la combinación de canales adecuada para su cartera. El proceso de onboarding es personalizado y cuenta con una revisión de configuración de promociones y funcionalidades especiales de cada canal, desde el primer día.