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At the Vacation Rental Management Conference, Houseys CEO discussed pivoting their business model. The article highlights the importance of adapting to changing market conditions and using tools like PriceLabs for dynamic pricing. Learn how property management companies are navigating industry shifts.

This article from 2019 discusses the potential of short-term rentals in small towns, highlighting less competition, fewer regulations, and the ability to charge higher rates. It offers insights from an experienced property manager on optimizing listings, handling seasonality, and making guests feel special. Hosts should consider exploring smaller cities for STR opportunities and implementing dynamic pricing and personalized guest experiences.

Beyond Pricing, a dynamic pricing tool for short-term rentals, received $42.5 million in funding. This is relevant to hosts as it indicates continued investment and growth in revenue management technology, potentially leading to new features and improved pricing strategies.

This article from Get Paid For Your Pad discusses a variety of topics relevant to Airbnb hosts, including the hotel industry's negative advertising campaign, the growth of Airbnb's Chinese competitor Tujia, and the impact of the upcoming solar eclipse on bookings. Hosts should be aware of dynamic pricing strategies and consider using third-party services like Beyond Pricing to optimize their pricing.