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The Skift State of Travel 2026 Is Out. Here’s What Stood Out.
The Skift State of Travel 2026 report highlights key travel trends. Podcasts featuring industry experts discuss significant findings, presented by StayFi & Bilt Hospitality. StayFi offers a special deal for direct booking optimization.
UK short-term rental rates rise as late-summer occupancy softens
UK STRs see rising ADR for August/September, up 3-5%, but occupancy lags by 5%. RevPAR is down 1-2% year-on-year. Direct bookings lead in reservations (58%) and revenue (66%). Property managers must adapt to split booking windows.
Merchant of Record for Vacation Rentals: What It Means and How to Become Your Own
Understanding the 'merchant of record' (MoR) is crucial for STR hosts. While Airbnb acts as MoR, Vrbo, Booking.com, and direct bookings make you the MoR, granting control over cash flow, refunds, and deposits in exchange for financial responsibility. Reconciling payouts is a key challenge.
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