Tips & Tricks

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.

Do you manage ski chalets or apartments close to popular ski resorts? Your peak booking season may be just about to start. Here’s what you need to do to prepare for the rush and get your business ready for a record-breaking year, from optimising your channel mix to perfecting your listings.

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.

Sometimes, asking for the help of an expert is the only way to solve a specific business challenge. Whether you need support with business development, marketing, performance optimisation, investment, revenue management or technology, these vacation rental consultants can help you enhance your business.

The most successful people never stop learning – and this couldn’t be more true for those in the vacation rental sector. Our industry is rapidly changing, and constant learning is key to success. That’s why, in today’s article, we’ve rounded up the top 10 short-term rental courses and educational training sites built by experts for property managers and other vacation rental professionals.

Tracking your property management KPIs is the only way to truly know if your business is a success or heading for trouble. But tracking absolutely everything is a one-way ticket to overwhelm and burnout. Here’s why it’s crucial to track property management KPIs, the 8 most effective ones to measure and our favourite tools to help you do it.

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.

Does your revenue management strategy need a revamp? In this article, revenue management expert John deRoulet shares his best tips on how to hit your revenue goals in 2022. Find out what KPIs to track, how to make distribution and revenue management work together, how to talk to homeowners about revenue management and more.

Looking to upgrade your vacation rental damage insurance policy? Here’s how to protect your homeowners’ properties and your company’s reputation, with damage protection best practices from SUPERHOG COO Andrew Boldt.

Want to get more reservations from Booking.com? There are actionable steps you can take to push your listings to the top of search results. Here are 6 ways to improve your Booking.com ranking and boost the visibility of your vacation rental properties.