{"id":33668,"date":"2024-03-05T14:12:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T14:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.247.233.135\/?p=33668"},"modified":"2026-07-17T11:53:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:53:51","slug":"what-to-expect-from-vacation-rental-technology-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rentalsunited.com\/es\/blog\/what-to-expect-from-vacation-rental-technology-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"What to expect from vacation rental technology in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The vacation rental industry is now worth a staggering $100+ billion dollars. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests have more options than ever when choosing a property, and property managers are using technology to take advantage of surging demand and grow their businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the wide range of vacation rental tools available, property managers can automate their work and deliver better experiences for guests.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are endless ways property managers can harness technology to revolutionise their businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll discuss how the rental industry is changing, and how property managers are overcoming new challenges with the help of specialised vacation rental technology and tools.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New vacation rental technology offers unprecedented opportunities for growth. Want to know how to use vacation rental technology to boost your bookings? Check out this article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How has technology changed the vacation rental industry?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Technology has revolutionised the vacation rental industry, changing the experience for guests and giving property managers new ways to increase their income.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at some of the major shifts that have happened over the past decade:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More booking channels than ever<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Guests have more choice than ever and there is no shortage of online platforms to choose from when booking a property. While big players like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo still boast a large market share, smaller channels continue to grow. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Niche channels are especially attractive to guests who are looking for unconventional stays, whether that be luxury properties or homes that offer a unique experience that they might not get from mainstream sites. Some smaller sites individually vet each listed property, offering guests a guarantee of quality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced tools for managing listings<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With more channels on the market, property managers can simultaneously list on major sites and several smaller channels that suit their offering, getting their properties in front of a diverse audience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, property managers require an advanced channel manager to be able to sync all these listings and avoid double bookings without hours of manual work. And many channel managers now offer a comprehensive range of tools.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rentals United, for example, offers world-class channel management, a guest communication platform, a website builder, an AI-powered data tool, and more, making it possible to manage your entire business in one place. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listing optimisation<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Large OTAs list millions of properties, meaning property managers face steep competition. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tools like Rentals United\u2019s Elevate data platform allow you to accurately see what\u2019s missing from each of your listings and how you could improve the content to rank better according to each channel\u2019s criteria. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart home technology<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many property managers are now embracing smart home technology that allows them to have more control without needing to greet guests in person. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart home technology includes tools like smart locks, electronic security devices, smart thermostats and digital guidebooks that contain all relevant information easily accessible for guests.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tools like smart locks allow for seamless experiences like self-check-in, where property managers don\u2019t need to attend each booking in person. This means they can grow their portfolio and spread across new locations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As another example, smart thermostats allow property managers to reduce waste and excessive utility costs without harming guest experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rise of mobile bookings<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

42% of travellers use their smartphones to plan and book trips<\/span><\/a>. This means booking sites must offer a seamless, mobile-friendly experience. If you hope to attract direct bookings, you should also ensure your website is optimised for mobile.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result of the boom in mobile bookings, channels like Booking.com allow property managers to set special <\/span>Mobile Rates<\/span><\/a> that offer discounts for travellers booking through the app. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guest screening and safety solutions<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, property managers have become more concerned about safety and preventing property damage. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technologies have come about to help property managers lower the risk of hosting. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n