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Our Takeaways From This Year’s Vacation Rental Conferences

Had to skip some of the big vacation rental conferences this year? Don’t worry; we’ve summarised the biggest takeaways for you. Here’s our recap of the discussions we had with industry peers and the sessions we attended about everything from industry consolidation to emerging technologies and distribution trends.

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How Fintech is Changing Travel and Vacation Rentals

What if you could offer customers more flexibility while preserving your financial security? Rental United's new channel partner, Hopper Homes, plans to add innovative travel fintech add-ons, which will satisfy customers’ desire for protection and flexibility while keeping your conversions intact. Find out why travel fintech should be on your radar in our new post.

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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.