Transforming vacation rentals through technology
Travel as a whole took a massive hit due to the emergence of COVID-19 in 2020. However, the pandemic brought about the acceleration and adoption of new vacation rental technology to help solve pain points in the short-term rental ecosystem. People who had never considered using short-term rentals for their holidays have been enticed by […]
How to turn your house into a rental property paradise
This is a guest post by Agostina Chemello, Content Marketing Specialist at Porch, a platform that connects homeowners with high-quality home improvement professionals. Renting out your home to guests is an awesome way to meet new people, host travellers from all over the world, and boost your income. Whether you want to rent out your […]
Property management security: how to prevent fraud and minimise risk
This is a guest post by the team at Zeevou. Zeevou is a Property Management System and Channel Manager that automates your short term rental business. Preventing fraud and the use of stolen IDs or credit cards is a concern for any online business, and with no exception, for vacation rental businesses. Both the seller […]
What the latest data and traveller trends tell us about the future of the short-term rental ecosystem
This is a guest post by Alon Eitan, Director of Strategy and Business Development, at short-term property management platform Guesty With travel starting to resume in parts of the world, coupled with domestic vacations on the rise, we’re seeing some promising numbers in regards to reservation volume along with new booking patterns. After analysing Guesty’s […]
Airbnb’s new policy: why the STR sector should be embracing Gen Z rather than shunning them
Airbnb announced on Friday that in an effort to stop unauthorised house parties, it will introduce measures that will prevent under 25’s from booking a home near where they live if they have less than three positive reviews and are booking it for a short period of time. We’re not contesting the mission; any attempt […]
Summer 2020: the rise of the staycation nation
Holidays overseas might usually be your go-to in the summer, but it’s fair to say that the idea of going abroad may not be on a lot of people’s radar at this moment in time. The confusion about where you can and can’t go, along with the amount of time that you might have to […]
How to make sure you’re protected from Coronavirus holiday scams
As travel restrictions begin to be lifted in the UK and abroad, we know what you’re thinking: I need to book a holiday and get away from all this for a bit. Whilst we’re also clamouring for a holiday this year, there are obviously problems that could easily arise from the current situation. As Action […]
Guide on How to Rent Your Home for Photo Shoots
Low season shouldn’t make a hole in your budget, especially when you have wonderfully designed houses. Why not let your property shine in movies and photo shoots? If you rent your property for filming, you will earn much more than with vacation rentals. Seize the opportunity to showcase your portfolio, meet interesting people, and spice […]
A message of hope and advice from our co-founder
After the lockdown comes the excitement. For all of us, whether in the travel industry or not, Boris Johnson’s confirmation that the UK’s domestic tourism market was open for business again with effect from 4th July has triggered a frenzy of excitement. For holiday accommodation owners, businesses and Airbnb hosts, this gives hope for an end […]
Giving Guests the confidence to book after quarantine
When lockdown rules are finally relaxed, people will be thinking about what they can do in order to have some form of holiday this summer. Flights will eventually get up and flying, but how many people will have in the back of their minds a hint of trepidation? Getting on a plane with hundreds of […]