What the press says
Boostly partners with Rentals United to enhance direct bookings
UK / Spain: Boostly, an online training platform for hospitality owners, has joined forces with channel management solution Rentals United to provide users with direct booking technology and custom-web design.
Boostly partners with Rentals United
The partnership between Rentals United and Boostly will mean that guests can enjoy an undisturbed booking experience on a WordPress website, without needing to visit a third-party platform or OTA [online travel agency]. The Book Direct Revolution is therefore being placed at the heart of booking processes.
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. […] Learn more
Branding
Branding
How to build a vacation rental marketing plan for 2027
Every short-term rental property management company needs a solid marketing strategy. Here are 14 ways to get more bookings, strengthen your brand, and drive revenue. Learn more
Channels
Channels
Airbnb vs. Expedia: a distribution guide for property managers
Airbnb built its reputation on urban apartments and spontaneous, short stays. Expedia Group built its own packaged trips, loyalty points, and a marketplace where Vrbo’s whole-home inventory sits next to hotels and flights. When comparing both platforms in 2026 most property managers aren’t choosing a favorite so much as deciding how much inventory, budget, and […] Learn more
Rentals United
Rentals United
Best vacation rental channel manager: signs it’s time to switch
Switching to the best vacation rental channel manager can feel like a big project: it means investing real time, money, and resources to get it right. Here’s the best solution, no migration required. Learn more
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What is the lifeblood of every SaaS business / Interview with James Burrows — CEO of Rentals United
In today’s episode I’m joined by James who is the CEO of Rentals United. James will tell us more about the current state of the rental market, the importance of focusing on solving user issues, how his company helped their customers during the COVID-19 pandemic and why is sales the lifeblood of every SaaS company.
Rentals United reinvents revenue management as the key to optimizing short-term rental performance
The crux of Revenue Success Management is that revenue management strategies should always be intrinsically linked to your distribution strategies.
The top performing cities at the peak of summer 2021
The vacation rental channel manager looked at data across ten cities in six countries – Spain, United Kingdom, France, Greece, Italy and the USA – and looked at how cities are recovering compared to 2019 data. Here is how each city is performing, with data insights from the Rentals United Data Studio.
Evolve chooses Rentals United for channel management
Rentals United announces a partnership with Denver-based Evolve. As part of the top 10, of The Top 50 Property Managers of the World List of 2020, Evolve is a property management company with approximately 15,000 properties under management across the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Rentals United synchronizes rates, availability, and pricing across Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo. We rely on direct, two-way API connections to push real-time updates from your PMS to all connected channels.
Connected listing sites are the OTAs, metasearch engines, wholesalers, and specialist booking sites you can distribute your properties to through Rentals United’s channel manager. You connect once, through your existing PMS or directly with Rentals United, then publish to a mix of global names like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com alongside niche channels built for specific markets, think luxury villas, mid-term stays, or glamping.
Rentals United connects you to 90+ channels across five categories: OTAs, metasearch engines, vacation rental sites, website builders and booking engines, and wholesalers. Filter by curated list (budget, business, premium and luxury, glamping, mid-term stays), location, or travel trend to find the channels that fit your portfolio instead of scrolling through every option.
Major OTAs like Airbnb and Booking.com give you broad reach. A niche channel targets a specific traveler or property type, business travel, glamping, luxury villas, and often converts better with a smaller, more relevant audience. Relying on one or two big channels leaves revenue on the table. Most portfolios grow faster with a mix of both.
Use the filters on the connected listings page: curated lists like premium and luxury or mid-term stays, location (Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, European, worldwide), and travel trends (coastal, mountain, urban). Narrow the full list down to the channels that match your property types and target guests, then connect through your dashboard.
No. Rentals United plugs into your existing PMS rather than replacing it. Your PMS stays your system of record for property data and bookings. Rentals United handles distribution to every connected listing site and keeps it all in sync.