Communication can help with stressful hosting...see how.

Take a break: running a short term rental is work, stress, and time. If you're running out of patience, and profits, rethink your plan.

Do you actually know who your guest is? Once you understand what draws guests to your listing, you can intentionally design your space—and your listing—to attract the right people and increase bookings.

Brian Chesky tells The Economist how Airbnb prepares itself for the next chapter. #Airbnb

PriceLabs’ Global Host Report 2025 surveyed over 1,400 hosts across the world—representing Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and direct booking operators—to understand what hosting really looks like today.

Airbnb has always been a disruptor in the travel industry, guided by the mission to facilitate deeper connections between hosts and guests through an innovative platform. For years, the company focused on three core strategic pillars: making the service better, expanding globally, and expanding offerings.

For short-term rental hosts and managers, understanding this new competitive landscape is crucial. Here is an analysis of what hotels look like on Airbnb, how the platform compares to Booking.com, and the implications for your business.

A basic primer for understanding pricing and pricing tools for your short term rental on Airbnb.

Earlier this year, Airbnb began using AI technology to handle disputes with guest reviews. (Interestingly, however, Airbnb never really formally announced the shift and has been vague about how AI is being used when asked about it.) To help us make sense of how this new tech is being used and what you can do to when making your case to a machine, we have tapped AI to draft this handy guide--except for this opening, which was written by me with help from other real live board

Fifty years after its founding, Mountain Laurel Chalets remains a model of what hospitality can be when it’s rooted in trust, family, and care.

Airbnb is testing hotel listings in restricted markets.

Planning a trip just got a whole lot smarter. Expedia has launched a new app inside  ChatGPT that lets travelers find and plan their stays through a simple conversation — no switching between tabs, no endless searches. Starting October 6, 2025, anyone logged into ChatGPT (outside the EU) can simply type something like: “Expedia, find me a hotel room in New York for under $400 in November.” Instantly, the Expedia app will respond in chat with real-time results — including hote

Airbnb is quietly reshaping travel again — this time, not with new fees or filters, but with new social features.

The 2025 State of Work Report from Breezeway confirms what most short-term rental operators already know deep down: this work is more complex, more demanding, and more human than ever before.

The U.S. short-term rental market remains strong and resilient — but it’s also maturing. As regulations tighten and guest expectations evolve, hosts who blend technology, professionalism, and local authenticity will rise to the top. The future belongs to those who run their rentals like businesses, not hobbies.

Compliance is working, responsible hosts are being recognized, and the City is finally capturing the revenue that keeps tourism strong and neighborhoods supported.

If you’ve ever wondered how much your reviews really matter — or why some guests spend weeks deciding where to book — here’s your answer. Reviews are money.

San Antonio is one of the most profitable and active short-term rental (STR) markets in Texas. Whether you’re a local homeowner or investor looking at your first (or next) Airbnb property, running the numbers before you commit is key.

Design is so important when thinking about guest comfort. Have you stayed in your STR listing to try it out?

Professional, high-quality photos aren’t just decoration — they’re a business investment.