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My experience with OneFineStay, the unhotel, as a Luxury Vacation Rental owner - RSU by PriceLabs

This article discusses the host's experience with OneFineStay, a luxury vacation rental platform, in relation to revenue management using PriceLabs. Hosts should consider how different platforms and pricing strategies impact their revenue, especially when catering to a luxury market. Analyze the performance on different platforms and consider integrating a dynamic pricing tool to optimize revenue.

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Streamline self-checkins using Smartlocks

This article from Get Paid For Your Pad discusses various aspects of STR revenue management, including pricing routines, booking behavior analysis, and the impact of the FIFA World Cup on demand. Hosts should focus on implementing daily and weekly pricing routines and analyzing booking data to optimize revenue. Furthermore, they should prepare for potential ADR spikes during events like the FIFA World Cup.

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Biggest Airbnb Update EVER - What you need to know

This article from Get Paid For Your Pad dives into essential strategies for STR revenue management, emphasizing the importance of scheduled routines, data-driven booking reviews, and understanding booking windows. It also covers CEO focus in scaling an STR business, highlighting how to avoid overwhelm and prioritize tasks. Lastly, it contrasts hotel and Airbnb revenue management, discussing the complexities of STR pricing and the impact of the FIFA World Cup on STR demand.

almost 5 years ago85
Airbnb Is Taking A Look At Their Fees After Social Media Outcry - Scary Mommy

This article discusses Airbnb's potential adjustments to their fees, prompted by social media backlash. Hosts should stay informed about potential fee changes as they can impact profitability. No immediate action is required, but monitoring Airbnb's announcements is suggested.

almost 5 years ago75
How to set and track KPIs in your Airbnb business

This article from Get Paid For Your Pad discusses revenue management strategies for STRs, including daily and weekly pricing routines, booking review, and the use of Market Penetration Index (MPI). Hosts should focus on structured revenue management, interpreting booking data, and making small, consistent price adjustments. A free revenue review is offered to assess portfolio performance.

almost 5 years ago82
Lessons from the Legends X Accelerator

This article discusses revenue management strategies for STRs, emphasizing the importance of scheduled pricing routines, analyzing booking data, and adjusting prices based on demand signals. It provides insights into daily and weekly pricing workflows, booking windows, and the impact of minimum stay rules, offering practical advice for hosts to optimize revenue. Furthermore, the article delves into CEO strategies for scaling and avoiding the "hectic host" stage and compares STR revenue management with hotel strategies.

almost 5 years ago82
In The Big Chair - Julie Brinkman of Beyond Pricing - PhocusWire

This article is an interview with Julie Brinkman of Beyond Pricing. While the specific content isn't detailed, it offers a glimpse into the dynamic pricing landscape and the perspectives of a key player in the revenue management space for short-term rentals.

about 5 years ago75
Million Dollar Marketing Secrets

This article from Get Paid For Your Pad highlights key strategies for revenue management, CEO focus, and overcoming operational challenges in the short-term rental business. It emphasizes the importance of scheduled revenue management, identifying and addressing business bottlenecks, and making strategic decisions to scale your STR business effectively.

about 5 years ago85
Introducing the Legends X Accelerator

This article discusses revenue management strategies for short-term rentals, emphasizing the importance of a structured pricing routine and analyzing booking data. It highlights how consistent daily and weekly reviews can help hosts optimize pricing and identify opportunities, especially regarding booking windows and market penetration. Hosts should establish a pricing routine and regularly review their bookings and market data to maximize revenue.

about 5 years ago78
How to use systems to make your life easier as an Airbnb host

This article discusses revenue management strategies and operational insights for short-term rental hosts, emphasizing the importance of scheduled pricing routines, understanding booking behavior, and recognizing CEO-level tasks. Hosts can benefit from these practices to optimize pricing, identify bottlenecks, and move their businesses beyond feeling overwhelmed.

about 5 years ago78
Vacation Rental Management Conference: AirDNA reviews the dramatic changes in Airbnb market data (COVID-19) - RSU by PriceLabs

This article discusses insights from an AirDNA review at a Vacation Rental Management Conference. It focuses on how market data from Airbnb has dramatically changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The review, presented by PriceLabs, likely provides data-driven analysis to inform pricing and occupancy strategies in the evolving short-term rental market.

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The Launch of Overnight Success

This article discusses episodes from "Get Paid For Your Pad" podcast. Episode topics cover revenue management routines, CEO focus for STR businesses, differences between hotel and STR revenue management, and the 'hectic host' stage. Hosts can gain insights into optimizing pricing, recognizing bottlenecks, and streamlining operations.

about 5 years ago75
The 15% Airbnb Host Fee and Adjusting Your Prices

This article discusses how Airbnb hosts who use third-party property management software are subject to a 15% host fee as of December 7, 2020 (unless in US, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Taiwan, Uruguay or the Bahamas) and how to adjust pricing accordingly. It recommends hosts raise prices, monitor market data, and leverage tools like PriceLabs to optimize revenue.

about 5 years ago85
Pricing Tips for 2021

This article from Get Paid For Your Pad discusses pricing strategies for short-term rentals in 2021, focusing on how COVID-19 impacted travel trends such as shorter lead times and longer stays. It suggests hosts analyze their market's lead time data and adjust their pricing using tools like Wheelhouse and dynamic minimum stays to maximize revenue.

about 5 years ago78
Outlook on the Real Estate Market

This article discusses the current real estate market outlook and how short-term rental investors can potentially benefit from it, particularly due to inflation. It suggests that now is a good time to invest in real estate and highlights the importance of aligning interests with governments and central banks. For hosts, this means considering how the economic climate may influence investment strategies.

about 5 years ago75
Airbnb occupancy rates not expected to recover until September 2021 - PhocusWire

This article from PhocusWire states that Airbnb occupancy rates are not expected to recover until September 2021. Hosts should be prepared for continued lower occupancy rates in the first half of the year and adjust pricing and marketing strategies accordingly.

over 5 years ago75
Revenue Management Secrets

This Get Paid For Your Pad episode discusses revenue management secrets for short-term rentals, focusing on how to identify demand drivers like seasonality, day-of-week, and local events. The episode provides free resources for hosts to leverage these insights and improve their pricing strategy to optimize revenue. Hosts should listen to learn how to react to market changes and implement a successful revenue management routine.

over 5 years ago78
How to Grow an STR Investment Portfolio

This article discusses the importance of a structured revenue management routine for short-term rental businesses, with a focus on daily and weekly pricing workflows. It highlights the significance of reviewing bookings, understanding booking windows, and making small, consistent price adjustments. Hosts should implement a regular pricing review schedule, analyze booking data for pricing signals, and consider their minimum stay rules for optimal revenue.

over 5 years ago85
Everything to know about Airbnb’s IPO - Fortune

This article discusses Airbnb's IPO. While specific details are not provided, hosts should be aware of the overall financial health of Airbnb as it can impact the platform's features, regulations, and overall market dynamics.

over 5 years ago75
From Host to Hospitality Brand

This Get Paid For Your Pad episode discusses revenue management strategies for STRs, the importance of CEO focus and decision-making, and the differences between hotel and STR revenue management. Hosts should schedule revenue management routines, recognize CEO bottlenecks, and understand the nuances of STR pricing compared to hotels.

over 5 years ago82