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European Journal of Tourism Research: Airbnb listings’ performance: determinants and predictive models

The present study analyzes the performance of Airbnb listings in terms of occupancy rate, number of bookings, and revenue, employing data mining methodologies. The...

Speaking to Owners About Sensitive Revenue Opportunities

Revenue management is often presented as a data problem. At DARM 2025, Scott Bunce reframed it as a communication problem.¹ In a panel discussion titled...

Early World Cup Demand Is Uneven — But Pricing Power Is Already Emerging

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule now public, early performance indicators across host markets are beginning to take shape. In a recent analysis...

Key Data and BookingsCloud Announce Direct Revenue Partnership

A newly announced partnership between Key Data and BookingsCloud aims to address one of the vacation rental industry’s most persistent challenges: scalable, measurable direct...

The Future of Ad Tracking: Why Clean Data and Server-Side Infrastructure Matter Now

At DARM 2025, Jeff Sauer, Co-founder, Measure U, delivered a timely message to revenue and marketing leaders: ad tracking, as many teams still understand...

From Lone Rangers to a Thriving Collective: The Evolution of Revenue Management in STRs

Five years ago, “revenue management” in short-term rentals was barely a phrase. Today, it’s one of the most dynamic, fast-moving functions in hospitality —...

PriceLabs To Unveil AI Tools At VRMA Las Vegas To Unlock Hidden Revenue

CHICAGO, 9 October 2025 — PriceLabs, the revenue management software solution for short-term rentals (STR), will unveil two groundbreaking new products at this year’s VRMA...
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The Science of Why Tourists Don’t Care About Your Slogan

(And why the ones that work are chemically engineered, not cleverly worded.) Let’s start with the uncomfortable truth: Tourists don’t care about your slogan because...

Congratulations on Your Throw Pillows (Now Let’s Build a Brand)

You’ve nailed the aesthetic. Your photos look great. Your linens are crisp. You’ve got a charming local coffee setup that says, “I care.” But here’s...

Marketing Messaging That Actually Converts Vacation Rental Homeowners

You've probably heard it before: some vacation rental manager claiming to be "the best in the city" or promising "guaranteed best revenue," which sounds...

How Visual Storytelling Builds Stronger Vacation Rental Brands with Marissa Galle of Click Media

In this episode, Alex & Annie are joined by Marissa Galle, founder of Click Media, to explore the real impact of photography, video, and social content...

The Future of Short-Term Rentals & What Hosts Need to Know

The short-term rental industry stands at a pivotal moment. While explosive growth promises unprecedented opportunities—with the market racing toward an $8.9 billion valuation by...

Beyond Logos: Why Brand Strategy Comes Before Visual Design

Your brand is an energy. It’s an experience. It's the emotional connection people feel when they interact with you or your business. And if...

The Danger of OTA Dependence: Building a Strong Direct Booking Strategy with Mark Simpson of Boostly

When Airbnb changes its policies, the ripple effect can shake operators everywhere. For many, the problem is deeper than one policy update. Relying too...
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Wheelhouse’s Guide to “Active Revenue Management”

Introduction Whether you're a seasoned Revenue Manager of 10 years or someone recently taking on the role for your team, everyone can benefit from implementing...

Recession-Proofing Your Vacation Rental Business

The short-term rental (STR) industry has shown incredible resilience over the past couple of years. Even since the beginning of this year, we have...

How to Increase Your Occupancy in a Competitive Market through Monthly Rentals

This Fastest-Growing Trip Length Category Can Increase Your Occupancy  “Longer stays are on the rise. In fact, bookings that meet or exceed 28 days is...

Tourism Boards and DMOs Offer Seat at the Table for Vacation Rentals

While election season is upon many local communities across the country, polls are not the only place where vacation rental operators are changing policies...

Geotargeting & SEM: A How-To Guide on Spending Less & Getting More

As a Digital Marketing and SEM specialist, I work with location-based marketing daily, but I know that is not the case for everyone. In...

All About the Data: Predictive Indicators with Jason Sprenkle

With all eyes on the economy and pockets of the U.S. seeing dips in rental bookings, Tuesday morning’s session at this year's Vacation Rental...

Blue Star Acquires Majority Stake in TravelNet Solutions

Blue Star Innovation Partners has acquired a majority stake in TravelNet Solutions (TNS), one of the largest software providers in the vacation rental industry....
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Why Not A Hotel? A Guest and Homeowner’s Perspective: There’s No Place Like Home … Or Is There?

Since the late seventies our family has opted for vacation rental homes over hotels. We are well into the fourth generation of vacation rental...

Vacasa (VCSA) Stock Falls as Lock-up Period Expires

Since Monday, Vacasa (NASDAQ: VCSA) stock has fallen over 30 percent as trading volume increased and lock-up restrictions expired. The stock had a trading...

5 Steps to Clean Up and Organize Your Vacation Rental Website

Vacation rental managers have a lot on their plates. Outdated website content and overall “website cleanliness” is often something VRMs know they need to...

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