While browsing vacation rentals online, travelers click on certain properties for the same reason they skip past others: visual content. Visual content builds trust. Research shows that within a 30-day shopping window, travelers flip through an average of more than 400 photos while browsing online. In fact, roughly 85% of travelers report photos as being […]
READ MOREFlexibility has always been a necessity in the short-term vacation rental industry. In 2020, though, that’s been more true than ever as property managers and travelers have been forced to reevaluate what really matters. Months of uncertainty at the beginning of the pandemic eventually gave way to stabilization; restrictions loosened in most parts […]
READ MOREThe income your vacation properties generate has a floor and a ceiling: how much money you should be making is a lot different than how much money you could be making Really, the vacation-rental market is more competitive than ever, and the data necessary to determine the possibilities on that spectrum can be downright […]
READ MOREThough it can be an extremely complicated arena, the short-term rental industry really boils down to a pair of critical metrics: exposure and revenue. Property managers can’t simply open their doors and expect bookings to flood their calendars. Rentals need to be listed on travel sites, of course, and those listings need to be […]
READ MOREWith parts of the country opening up piece by piece, travelers are hitting the road in search of adventures outside their homes. But they’re not being reckless: safety, trust, and flexibility remain top priorities as families and friends try to navigate the still-uncertain landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic. Property managers are of course in […]
READ MOREOver the past years Expedia has worked diligently to become the most well-known, most powerful marketing machine site for travel packages. They offer a full suite of bundle options (flight/accommodation, flight/car, hotel/car, and flight/accommodation/car). Their consistency of pricing, global coverage and ease of use makes Expedia the favorite site for package travelers. Vacation […]
READ MOREReviews, Reviews, Reviews (both ways) – it is extremely important not to only receive and actively solicit reviews (i.e. at check-out, etc), but properties that provide traveler reviews receive higher rankings. Time is of the essence – the faster a property responds to guest questions, inquiries and booking requests the better it scores placement. Frequent […]
READ MOREAs the saying goes: you never have a second chance to make a great first impression. While photos can convey the look of your properties, virtual tours provide the guest an immersive experience of what it’s like to walk through your property. Virtual tours have been the standard in the real estate and traditional hospitality […]
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