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…
We have been moderating a new series of legislative STR webinars, hosted by Situ Living and attended by the experts in the UK and across Europe, but specifically Spain whch is recognised as being one of the most aggressive proponents of enforcing restrictions, highlighted by the mayor of…
Since January we have been snowed under as the STR industry comes alive with its plans for 2025. So what have we been up to apart from working on 3 M&A deals and working with clients in the US, France, UK, Spain and Portugal. Bookings! How are you…
The artwork, posted initially on SmartHosts.org some years ago, has been removed. The SmartHosts domain is now part of Yes Consulting and has the same authors. We look at the major trends affecting many short-term rental (STR) businesses. Could your business fall off a cliff tomorrow or require…