The Short-Term Rental Hosts Spending Big to Trick Out Their Vacation Properties - The Wall Street Journal
Summary
This Wall Street Journal article discusses the trend of short-term rental hosts investing significantly in their properties' amenities and aesthetics. Hosts should consider how to differentiate their listings to attract guests and potentially increase their ADR and occupancy.
Key Insights
- •The article highlights hosts spending more on amenities and design to attract guests.
Action Items
- ✓Hosts should evaluate their current amenities and consider improvements to meet guest expectations and market trends.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓Review your listing descriptions and photos. Highlight unique amenities or features to stand out from competitors.Effort: lowImpact: medium
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