Vacation Rental Insights & Tips
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Why Your STR Revenue Is Plateauing — And What To Do About It
Five quiet mistakes that compound into a revenue ceiling for short-term rental operators — from Smart Pricing dependency and misconfigured PriceLabs setups to over-automation, stale seasonal pricing and OTA over-reliance.
Why Your STR Brand and Website Matter More Than Your Airbnb Listing
Most vacation rental operators invest everything in their OTA listing and nothing in their brand. Here's why that's the wrong priority — and what to fix first.
How to Structure Your Distribution Strategy When You Manage 30+ Short-Term Rental Properties
A practical playbook for short-term rental operators with 30+ properties on building a deliberate, multi-channel distribution strategy — reducing Airbnb dependency, activating direct bookings, and managing channel mix at the portfolio level.
The Airbnb 15.5% Host Fee: What It Actually Costs Operators at Scale
A data-driven breakdown of Airbnb's new 15.5% host-only service fee — what it costs operators at 10, 25 and 50 properties, why direct booking is now mathematically obvious, and how to rebuild your channel mix in 2026.
How STR Property Managers Can Win More Owner Mandates in 2026
A practical playbook for STR property managers with 20+ properties on how to systematically win more owner mandates — covering data-led pitches, referral systems, ideal owner profiles, market visibility, and using technology as a trust signal.
Short Stay Summit 2026 Recap: Key Takeaways from London's Premier STR Event
A first-hand recap of Short Stay Summit 2026 at Old Billingsgate London — covering STR regulation, AI in guest communication, direct booking, last-minute booking trends, and the rising operator mindset shaping the short-term rental industry.
Top 10 Short-Term Rental Events in the World for 2026 | US & Europe
The definitive guide to the top 10 short-term rental events and conferences in 2026 — covering the biggest STR industry gatherings across the US and Europe, from Short Stay Summit London to VRMA Nashville.
Top 10 Vacation Rental Consultants for STR Businesses in the US & Europe (2026)
Looking to hire a vacation rental consultant? Here are the top short-term rental consultants and consulting firms for property managers and vacation rental companies in the US and Europe — ranked by specialism, experience, and real-world results.
Guesty Consultant: What Does a Guesty Consultant Do and When Do You Need One?
Learn what a Guesty consultant does, when to hire one, and how expert Guesty consulting can help property managers optimise their PMS setup, scale operations, and increase revenue.
Full-Time Employee vs STR Consultant: Which One Is Better for Growing a Vacation Rental Business?
Should you hire a full-time employee or bring in a specialist STR consultant? Compare cost, flexibility, expertise, and long-term impact on your vacation rental business.
AI Guest Communication for Short-Term Rentals: Why Autopilot Is the Future
Discover how AI guest communication and Autopilot are transforming short-term rentals. Learn the differences between AI tools, PMS drafts, and full automation for vacation rental operators.
How AI Search (AEO) is Revolutionizing Travel Bookings: Why Your Vacation Rental Needs a Multi-Channel Strategy Now
AI-powered search engines are changing how travelers discover accommodations. Learn how Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) impacts your bookings and why a robust direct booking website plus multi-channel distribution is now essential for success.
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