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January 2015

Short-term rental industry news and updates

8 articles

Articles

EP054: Huzefa’s Inaugural Airbnb Hosting Experience

This article discusses revenue management strategies for short-term rentals, emphasizing the importance of a structured pricing routine and analyzing booking data. Hosts can improve their revenue by reviewing bookings, adjusting pricing, and understanding market trends like the FIFA World Cup.

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NYC debates: Does Airbnb help or hurt affordable housing? - Brooklyn Eagle

This 2015 article from the Brooklyn Eagle discusses the debate in NYC regarding the impact of Airbnb on affordable housing. Hosts in NYC and similar markets should be aware of potential regulations and the ongoing discussion surrounding short-term rentals.

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New York City council to consider regulation of Airbnb sharing economy - The Guardian

This article reports that the New York City council is considering regulations for the Airbnb sharing economy. Hosts in NYC should monitor for updates on potential restrictions and requirements that could impact their ability to operate short-term rentals.

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EP053: Managing 14 Airbnb Listings in Chicago with Anwar Shabazz

This article discusses revenue management strategies for short-term rentals, emphasizing the importance of scheduled routines, data analysis from booking reviews, and the use of Market Penetration Index (MPI). It highlights how consistent daily and weekly pricing reviews, analyzing booking behavior, and understanding market trends can lead to better revenue optimization.

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EP052: Paula Pant, CEO at AffordAnything.com, Shares her Experience with Airbnb in Atlanta

This article discusses revenue management strategies for short-term rentals, highlighting the complexities compared to hotels. It emphasizes the importance of daily and weekly pricing routines, understanding booking signals, and the impact of operational constraints. Hosts should focus on regular pricing reviews, analyzing booking behavior, and adjusting strategies based on demand and operational factors.

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EP051: Elvina Beck is the Owner of The Podshare in LA and has Hosted the Airbnb Founders

This article from Get Paid For Your Pad discusses STR revenue management strategies, emphasizing the importance of daily and weekly pricing routines. It highlights the value of reviewing booking data, understanding booking windows, and making small adjustments to optimize revenue, offering actionable steps for hosts of all sizes.

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EP050: Chris Backe, Established Author and Travel Enthusiast, Talks Airbnb in Thailand

This article discusses revenue management strategies for short-term rentals, including daily and weekly pricing routines, booking analysis, and the importance of adapting strategies based on market dynamics. Hosts are advised to schedule revenue management, review booking data for pricing signals, and consider how factors like booking windows and last-minute adjustments affect revenue.

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EP049: Airbnb Hosting in Lake Atitlan, Guatamala, with Jeanne Mendez

This article discusses the importance of revenue management in short-term rentals, highlighting the need for scheduled pricing routines and understanding booking behaviors. It also emphasizes the shift in a CEO's focus as a business scales and how to avoid the 'hectic host' stage. Finally, it explores the complexities of STR revenue management versus hotel revenue management, and provides insight on how to optimize pricing and leverage major events like the FIFA World Cup.

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