by Paris Achen | Jun 9, 2025 | Accessibility, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Marketing, Responsible Renting
When LGBTQ+ travel advocate Rachel Covello bought a vacation rental in Mount Dora, Florida, she wasn’t just investing in real estate. She was deepening her mission to promote welcoming spaces for marginalized travelers. A longtime storyteller and community builder,...
by Paris Achen | Mar 29, 2025 | Hosting and Management, Marketing
Many Canadian travelers are pressing pause on U.S. vacations in 2025 – and the effects are starting to show. According to a new report from Key Data, bookings from Canada for U.S. vacation rental properties are down 21% compared with the same period last year. That’s...
by Paris Achen | Feb 18, 2025 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
It can be incredibly frustrating when your short-term rental property vanishes from Airbnb or Vrbo search results — especially if you have a strong rental history, glowing five-star reviews, and a finely tuned listing. After all, if your listing doesn’t show up or has...
by Paris Achen | Jan 17, 2025 | 2024 RR Summit, Event Recaps, Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
We can’t all afford to hire an intern to handle the repetitive tasks of operating a short-term rental business, but with artificial intelligence (AI), we can enlist the help of a free or low-cost “robot” to accomplish much of the daily drudgery that overwhelms our...
by Paris Achen | Nov 25, 2024 | 2024 RR Summit, Event Recaps, Hosting and Management, Marketing
Social media can be a potent tool for sharing your story, building trust, growing your brand, and boosting your bookings—if you know how to use it effectively. In this session at the RR Summit: Rise and Thrive, John Hildebrand, founder of Hilde Homes and Vice...
by Paris Achen | Oct 28, 2024 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
Every interaction with your property matters from when guests book to when they check out. Well-optimized check-in and check-out processes reduce your stress and enhance the guest experience. Whether you choose a hands-off, self-check-in approach or prefer to greet...
by Paris Achen | Oct 28, 2024 | Hosting and Management, Marketing, Short-Term Rental Regulation
As 2025 approaches, it’s never too early to start preparing to host travelers intent on experiencing the excitement of concerts, festivals, sports events, and natural phenomena coming to your area. This influx of guests offers short-term rental hosts a unique...
by Paris Achen | Oct 14, 2024 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing, Property Care
With the rapid growth of AI, the number of new apps and platforms for increased productivity can feel overwhelming. Learning all of them consumes time and money, but these tools can be worthwhile if you start small and grow gradually. This is especially true for small...
by Paris Achen | Oct 8, 2024 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing, Property Care, Safety
Short-term rental influencers and thought leaders can provide much-needed information and guidance for new and developing hosts in an industry without formal education or training. These insider voices offer insights, lessons from experience, practical tips, best...
by Paris Achen | Aug 12, 2024 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
How can you enhance your guests’ experience at your short-term rental and attract more 5-star reviews? The trick often lies in excellent communication. Communication is “the most cost-effective piece to your hospitality operations puzzle that you have ever put into...
