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H World International, the parent company of Deutsche Hospitality, achieved its first profit since its 2019 acquisition, generating €63 million in adjusted EBITDA in 2025. This success marks a turnaround from a loss the previous year. Hotel turnover grew 8.5% year-over-year. The CEO aims to maintain profitability.

Expedia's recent CFO turnover, with Derek Andersen replacing Scott Schenkel just 16 months into his tenure, and being the third CFO in less than two years under CEO Ariane Gorin. This abrupt change is occurring in a turbulent economic climate, and signals potential challenges for the travel industry. Understand the implications.

An Airbnb host discovered removing cleaning fees attracted more bookings and increased guest satisfaction. This shift led to higher occupancy rates and a potentially better guest experience, but requires careful consideration of cleaning costs and turnover management for profitability. It shows how pricing strategies impact both guest perception and operational efficiency.

This article highlights the financial benefits of allowing pets in your short-term rental, including higher rents and faster occupancy. It provides insights into pet fee structures, tenant preferences, and the potential for reduced turnover, while also cautioning hosts about the evolving landscape of pet-related regulations.

This article recaps key trends and challenges in the short-term rental industry from 2021, including market competition, the importance of dynamic pricing, and the ongoing struggles with cleaning and turnover management. Hosts should pay attention to how dynamic pricing can increase revenue and consider the impact of market competition and cleaning challenges on their business.

This article is an episode of the "Get Paid For Your Pad" podcast discussing revenue management strategies. It focuses on how STR operators can schedule revenue management activities to analyze booking data, identify pricing signals, and adjust pricing strategies accordingly to maximize revenue. The advice covers topics such as daily and weekly pricing workflows, booking reviews, and the Market Penetration Index (MPI).