Airbnb’s COVID-19 Cancellation Policy: An Ethical Analysis
Peter Kwan is a retired law professor and Founder of the Home Sharers Democratic Club. I am a fairly typical Airbnb Host. I rent out part of my residential home in San Francisco. I’ve been doing so for nine years, and for most of that time, I’ve been a Superhost. And like the vast majority […]
2008 vs 2020: The Hospitality Industry During Downturns
The unprecedented growth of the travel industry leading into 2020 made 2008’s crash look like an anomaly. And while a shocked and stuttering economy under the strain of coronavirus might seem overwhelming, it’s not unprecedented. In addition to the 2008 crash, the travel industry also experienced fallout after 9/11, SARS, MERS, and Swine Flu before […]
Boost Revenue with Stripe: A Guide for Vacation Rental Management Companies
Once your vacation rental properties are up and running, it’s time to figure out how to increase revenue without raising nightly rates. To do this, vacation rental managers can take a lesson from the hotel industry and upsell products and services once the guests have checked in. Unfortunately, most vacation rental management companies (VRMCs) can’t […]
Lista de Hospedaje Airbnb: La Guía Definitiva
Airbnb ha conquistado el mundo del turismo. Ahora tiene más de 3 millones de anuncios en todo el mundo; y probablemente tu eres uno de ellos. ¡Eso es genial! Ser anfitrión de Airbnb tiene muchos impactos positivos para ti, como conocer gente de todo el mundo y obtener ingresos complementarios. No hay duda de que […]
11 Travel Industry Trends You Should Be Aware Of
If you’re like most vacation rental hosts, you’re continuously improving your properties to enhance guest experience. After all, a better experience leads to higher star ratings, which eventually translates to quicker bookings and more earnings. Just like any industry, the vacation rental one is continuously changing. And while reading blogs like this one are great […]
Voice Tech for Vacation Rentals
We are thrilled about our recent partnership with Virtual Concierge Service (VCS) that connects the Hostfully guidebook platform to VCS’ voice technology. Hostfully and VCS are leading the industry in voice technology by allowing hosts around the world to upgrade their guest experience without spending any extra effort. Voice technology is changing vacation rentals According […]
Hostfully wins ‘Best All-Around Vacation Rental Software’ from VRMB Keystone Awards 2019
One of the best software. period. I have ever seen. — Terry Whyte, Keystone Awards Judge The Hostfully team is delighted to announce that we WON VRMB’s Best All-Around Vacation Rental Software Award, as part of the 2019 Keystone Awards. Using data from 100+ hours of demos, 750+ completions of VRMB’s PMS Selector Tool, and […]
How-To Guide: Making Social Impact a Win-Win for your Business
This how-to guide was inspired by a 2019 VRMA Spring Forum panel presentation by Lynn Thurston of Watersound Management, Michelle Williams of Atlantic Vacation Homes, and Sue Jones of KLS Group, moderated by Victoria O’Connell of WeGoLightly.com Why social impact matters “Today people expect a company to do business and do good – both, not […]
Tips to Help your Property Stand Out to Travelers with Small Children
Julie Schoelzel is the founder of Weekends Around, where she features vetted vacation rentals, hotels, easy itineraries, and local guides to help people make the most of their precious time away. After staying in nearly a dozen Short-Term Rental properties while looking for a home in a new state, she quickly realized that a five-star […]
Wedding Trends are Good News for Vacation Rental Owners
Connor Simpson has a history working with vacation rentals and recently launched a marketplace, Weddings by Owner, where property owners can list their space as a wedding venue. Have you ever thought about hosting a wedding at your vacation home? If you have, there couldn’t be a better time. The current wedding industry trends reflect […]