Rethinking Tourism for the Short-Term Rental Industry
Fostering the awareness of world tourism and understanding the short-term rental sector’s role in driving the economy and providing environmental sustainability is vital in influencing a positive impact on the planet. As a property manager, know how you can be a driving force for change.
Weighing up the new Booking.com damage policy
When short-term rentals spring to mind, you’re either thinking from a host’s perspective or a guest’s. Popular online distribution sites such as Booking.com and Airbnb act on behalf of both parties: without hosts, there’d be no properties to list, and without guests, there’d be no bookings, per see. So why, with the latest damage policy […]
Techsplained: an introduction to Superhog
Since 2007 (the birth of Airbnb), the vacation rental industry has been rapidly expanding in size and popularity not just within the US, but globally. With that, the need for trust and protection is now more important than ever. That’s where Superhog comes in. You want to know you’re safe, protected, and will have a […]
To do or taboo: price gouging in the vacation rental market
The line between ‘taboo’ and ‘to do’ is somewhat precarious when it comes to price gouging. There are two sides to the coin. As a guest, you’re asking yourself ‘can I afford to pay the price?’ – It’s an internal question posed as they scour the internet, seeking their next getaway. You know they’re looking […]
How to prevent website fraud in the vacation rental industry
Running a legitimate business with an online presence can be a daunting process. Especially when you wake up to the news of the next website scam. Yet, in today’s climate, can you really afford to be put off? Every day, travellers are flocking to the next best holiday deal. Whether that’s through booking direct on […]
Vacation rental fraud: the reality of the Airbnb Doll House
Since 2007, the hotel industry disruptor, Airbnb, has well and truly fragmented the vacation rental sector. Airbnb caught fire, turning heads in the sphere and growing into the platform we know today. But with 6 million active listings worldwide and 4 million+ hosts and counting, how trustworthy can Airbnb truly be? How do they monitor […]
The importance of 3D Secure payments for vacation rentals
When it comes to protecting your property management business, every aspect of the booking journey needs some sort of safety measure in place. A booking begins when a guest goes to process the payment for their stay at your property, and this is a prime target for fraudulent activities. The type of fraud that we […]
How women are diversifying leadership in the vacation rental industry
What is bias? A bias is formed when a disproportionate weight in favour falls for or against a particular notion, object, or individual. This inclination is often closed-minded or unreasoned, which is why in society a bias typically has negative connotations attached in relation to gender, race, religion, and sexuality. Did you know, everybody is […]
How to choose a vacation rental management system
The vacation rental sector is rapidly expanding in terms of the technology on offer to property management companies. New and innovative forms of software are appearing frequently, all with the aim of making property management as easy and profitable as possible. If you are a property management company that is looking to scale and run […]
5 tips for marketing your direct booking website
Having a direct booking website is an incredible investment and opportunity for vacation rental owners. But you may be asking, “why do I need a direct booking website when there are OTAs like Airbnb and Booking.com?” The answer is simple. There are lots of great benefits that come with increasing your direct bookings. For example, […]