The entire web playing field is about to change because of AI. Are you ready or at least thinking about it? A few stats:- Over four in five (81%) shoppers conduct online research before making a purchase. (Invoca, 2024) Nearly four in 10 (38%) would stop engaging with…
How OTAs Are Undermining Local Economies and Industry Sustainability PLEASE NOTE that this article is written for commercial managers, not independent or small portfolio owners, particularly those based in urban areas. However, we do recognise that there is still a significant and historic pushback in many leisure destinations…
Is Airbnb strategically moving from a channel to a siloed, fully controlled marketplace moderating PMCs?
This summary gives you a snaphsot of what to expect on the newsletter page. Casago Acquires VacasaCasago buys Vacasa in a major M&A deal. What does it mean for the future of franchised property management?👉 Read the newsletter Airbnb's Intentions & OTA WarningsA sharp look at Airbnb’s next moves…
VRWS October 2024 This presentation, first shown at the VRWS in Porto, reflects the enormous variation in margins and allocation to which business ledgers and various functions are allocated, with particular attention to staff, marketing, and technology. To analyse performance, we all need data and comparators. Surprisingly, few…
An 11-page advisory document on choosing a PMS for short term and vacation rentals. The short-term rental industry has many market sectors. They are split primarily into RBO (Rent by Owner) and Agencies/Managers. The latter two terms are often misused or in the wrong context, but both increasingly…