The path to growing alternative revenue for short-term rentals
Operational best practices of short-term rental (STR) businesses, whether from small hosts or larger property management firms, are still unfolding as more tools and resources enter the market according to Phocuswright’s United States-focused research report U.S. Short-Term Rentals 2025: B2B Technology and Distribution Landscape. For companies that serve STRs, it is
Short-term rentals segment: Living on an arc of its own
The short-term rental (STR) sector has truly been living on an arc of its own. The space, packed with a fragmented set of small operators, was hit hard during the initial COVID lockdowns, but quickly became a pandemic darling once consumers realized the benefits of private and spacious accommodations that
How I maximize reward travel at independent hotels and vacation rentals
There are many great reasons to stay at independent hotels and vacation rentals. Unfortunately, the ease of earning rewards on these stays is not one of them — or so you might think. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed a variety of unforgettable stays and picked up several tricks to maximize
