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How to Beat Short-Term Rental Hosting Anxiety and Host with Confidence
Communication can help with stressful hosting...see how.
Dec 19, 20252 min read


Don't Quit Your Airbnb: How to Conquer Burnout and Turn Your Rental into a Performing Asset
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.
Dec 16, 20254 min read


Stop Guessing, Start Targeting: Engineer Your Airbnb Bookings by Understanding Your Guest
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.
Dec 5, 20253 min read


Has Airbnb Peaked? What Brian Chesky Says About What’s Next
Brian Chesky tells The Economist how Airbnb prepares itself for the next chapter. #Airbnb
Dec 3, 20252 min read


The Reality of Hosting in 2025: What 1,400+ Hosts Told PriceLabs
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.
Dec 1, 20254 min read


Why Airbnb Is Betting on Specialized AI to Win the Future of Travel
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.
Nov 21, 20255 min read


Hotels on Airbnb: What this Means for Short-Term Rental Hosts
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.
Nov 18, 20254 min read


Understanding Pricing and Pricing Tools (for the Average/Small Airbnb Host)
A basic primer for understanding pricing and pricing tools for your short term rental on Airbnb.
Nov 18, 20255 min read


Removing Bad Airbnb Reviews: An AI Guide
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
Nov 14, 20256 min read


Staying Power: How Mountain Laurel Chalets Turned 50 Years of Family, Faith, and Trust into a Timeless Brand
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.
Nov 12, 20254 min read


Airbnb Launches Hotel Pilot
Airbnb is testing hotel listings in restricted markets.
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Expedia Meets ChatGPT: Smarter Trip Planning, All in One Chat
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
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Sizing up Airbnb's New Features
Airbnb is quietly reshaping travel again — this time, not with new fees or filters, but with new social features.
Nov 5, 20252 min read


The Real Work Behind Every Stay: Insights from Breezeway’s 2025 State of Work Report
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.
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Lessons from TouchStay's Short-term Rental Industry Trends Guide 2025
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.
Oct 31, 20254 min read


STRs: The City of San Antonio Annual Report for 2025 is Out!
Compliance is working, responsible hosts are being recognized, and the City is finally capturing the revenue that keeps tourism strong and neighborhoods supported.
Oct 29, 20253 min read


What Hotel Research Teaches Us About Airbnb Reviews, Pricing, and Guest Behavior
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.
Oct 29, 20254 min read


How to Analyze a Short-Term Rental Deal in San Antonio Using AirDNA
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.
Oct 27, 20253 min read


Design That Delivers: How Smart Layouts Boost Bookings
Design is so important when thinking about guest comfort. Have you stayed in your STR listing to try it out?
Oct 25, 20254 min read


3 Reasons Your Short-Term Rental Needs Professional, High-Quality Photos
Professional, high-quality photos aren’t just decoration — they’re a business investment.
Oct 23, 20252 min read
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