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Property Managers: Do These Pain Points Sound Familiar?

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As a vacation rental property manager, you undoubtedly understand the necessity of two things: Listing your vacation rental properties on the major OTAs (such as Vrbo and Booking.com) Making sure those listings are visible—that they are front-and-center for the world to see You also understand the complexities and difficulties that come with vacation rental distribution.  […]

A Quick Guide: Manage Vacation Rentals Remotely

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Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work was trending upward in a big way.   Roughly seven million people in the U.S. worked remotely prior to March 2020. That number had spiked 44% in five years, and now that remote work is as much a necessity as it is a luxury, we can expect those […]

Vacation Rental Inventory Checklist for Property Managers

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As a vacation rental property manager, you’ve got a lot of questions to answer:   Should I decorate my vacation rentals? (Yes.)    Should I name my vacation rentals? (Also yes.)    How do I respond if I get a poor guest review?! (Like this!)   But once you’ve answered all of those big questions—and […]

What is a Workcation and How Can Vacation Rental Property Managers Capitalize?

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The leisure and hospitality industry loves a good trend.   Every year, new trends emerge while old ones fade, but since the start of the pandemic, trends have taken on new importance. They’ve kept us informed on what travelers want during COVID-19, and critically, they’ve shed light on the industry’s direction from one season to […]

Travel Trends 2022: Will These 4 BIG Trends Continue?

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At the beginning of 2021, travel trends were murkier than ever.   Data collected throughout the pandemic-stricken 2020 made it clear what travelers want during COVID-19, but it was tough to say with any certainty which trends would or wouldn’t carry into the new year and beyond.    Some of the travel trends identified at […]

Ask an Expert: How Do Property Managers Improve Vacation Rental Reviews?

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Depending on the data you’re viewing, the number of travelers who read vacation rental reviews before booking a property is anywhere between 75% and 90%. No matter the exact number, the takeaway is simple: reviews are really, really, really important!    Reviews are one of the few universal must-haves across the hospitality industry. Online travel […]

Who are Private Channel Travelers, and Why are They “Golden Guests”?

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Not all travelers are the same.    That’s an obvious statement at face value, but when you stop to consider all of the Who? What? Where? When? and Why? variables, well, the equation gets a bit complicated.   These days, online travel agencies (OTAs) and all other travel websites are a critical part of that […]

What is Expedia TravelAds for Vacation Rentals?

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The vacation-rental marketplace is extremely competitive. No doubt about that.   There are a number of tried-and-true strategies that lodging providers use to set their portfolios apart from the competition. Some utilize promotions for property managers, while others rely on superior content—especially photos and virtual tours—to stand out in the crowded space.    As an […]