11 Game-Changing Vacation Rental Events in 2025

An overview of the short-term rental industry’s recognised events, conferences and tradeshows of 2023, who they are for, what they are about and how to get tickets, so you don’t miss out.

How Damage Waiver Fee Helps You Never Run Out Of Money

Professionalising your short-term rental can be overwhelming. As a property manager, understanding and comparing the difference between damage waivers and deposits can help you improve your guest experience and reduce risky reservations, while streamlining your business.

Avoid Vacation Rental Scams: 8 Red Flags and What to Do

As reported by the FBI, over 11,500 individuals fell victim to online property or rental scams in 2021, with total losses exceeding $350 million. Vacation rental scams and chargebacks can be disastrous for you as a property manager or host, likely leaving you out of pocket or with costly damage to your listing. Sometimes, your […]

10 short-term rental influencers to follow for Airbnb success

Harness your industry knowledge with the help of short-term rental influencers from across the globe and various social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. We’ve put together a list of 10 expert short-term rental influencers you should follow to help take your business to the next level.

15 Things to Include in Your Vacation Rental Brand Strategy

Elevate your vacation rental brand strategy by establishing a clear vision for your short-term rental business and build trust and loyalty with your guests. Check out our 15 ideas, including expert tips, marketing initiatives and even how you can use Airbnb to your advantage.

Debunking Direct Booking Myths to Elevate Your STR Independence

Explore how to build independence as a short-term rental host by unravelling the truths about many direct booking misconceptions that could be holding your business back from success in our latest roundtable with 6 industry experts. Including appearances from Boostly, Hospitable, StayFi, Bookster, The Book Direct Show and an Airbnb Coach.

Expert Tips on Fostering Guest Loyalty to Maximise Repeat and Direct Bookings

Know Your Guest interviewed 6 industry experts to highlight the importance of direct bookings and all the ways you can foster guest loyalty and captivate your guests for endless return visits. Our inside look at how to attract repeat guests is loaded with industry tips and tricks to help maximise your direct bookings, deliver exceptional guest experiences and build your strategies for success.

How to Market Your Short-Term Rental Business on Instagram

If you’re struggling to get to grips with your vacation rental marketing strategy and feel something is missing, Instagram could be your missing puzzle piece. With these valuable tips and tricks provided by The Short-Term Rental Hotelier, you can master your Instagram vacation rental marketing strategy and grow your business. The podcast episode is also available now.