Happy Thanksgiving and Black Friday to those who celebrate! As you spend the long weekend with family or scan the internet for the best deals, don’t forget to set aside a few minutes to get up to speed on the latest industry news. This month, the top headlines include Airbnb’s Q3 financial results, an expanded Airbnb arbitrage program in the U.K., and Journey’s new vacation rental rewards program. We’ll also take the opportunity to share recent new legislation from around […] The post Lodgify Lowdown (Nov ’24): Airbnb Q3 Results & Global Legislation Spotlight appeared first on Vacation Ren ..read more

Happy Thanksgiving to our community in the U.S.! We couldn’t be more grateful for all of the hosts and property managers who have trusted us to help them manage their businesses. And we’re committed to showing our gratitude through ongoing product updates to help give you the best experience possible. This month, those product updates involve the ability to preview your site in Google’s search results, send guest invoices for direct and manual reservations, manage your Airbnb Resolutions more easily, […] The post Lodgify Product Updates: From Guest Invoices to Google SERP Previews appeared fir ..read more

Tired of coordinating with guests for key handoff, waiting for late arrivals, and lost and misplaced keys? Keyless property access is the answer, and homeit is the perfect solution to make this a reality. Here’s everything you need to know about homeit, our newest integration partner. What is homeit? Homeit is the ideal solution for managing keyless access to your vacation rental property. Using its multisided platform, you can instantly enable secure entry for guests and service providers without the […] The post Offer keyless access seamlessly with homeit appeared first on Vacation Rental Ow ..read more

Growing your portfolio, and worried about how this will impact your accounting? This Lodgify webinar is for you. On November 5, 2024, Lodgify joined forces with Corey Reid from Clearing and property management business owner Chris Luebbers to discuss accounting best practices for new and growing property managers. We explored the new complexities that come with handling other people’s assets, recommended strategies for smoothly managing this transition, and much more. Interested? Don’t worry—the webinar may be over, but you can […] The post Webinar Recap: Navigating Accounting for New and Grow ..read more

We were thrilled to get to attend the Short-Term Rental Conference & Trade Show in West Dover, Vermont on Friday and Saturday! For those of you who missed it, we’re covering Lodgify’s top highlights of the event below. Keep reading for all the details! What is the Short-Term Rental Conference & Trade Show? The Short-Term Rental Conference & Trade Show, organized by the nonprofit Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance (VTSTRA), is an annual event that brings together industry professionals, property owners, […] The post Lodgify at the 2024 Short-Term Rental Conference & Trade Show a ..read more

For some people, setting their clocks back an hour, the changing colors of leaves, and the first frost are sure signs that it’s getting to be the end of the year. But for those of us in the vacation rental industry, it’s Airbnb’s Winter Release and the first hint at 2025’s travel trends. We’ll be looking at both of these updates in this month’s lowdown, as well as other news from Airbnb and Expedia, an innovative new use of AI, […] The post Lodgify Lowdown (Oct ’24): Airbnb’s Winter Release & 2025 Travel Trends appeared first on Vacation Rental Owners & Property Managers Blog - Lodgify ..read more

Summary: Recent data reveals that U.S. bookings for winter holidays made 0-7 days before arrival tend to have lower prices, challenging the traditional notion that early bookings are always better. The holiday season is upon us, and you know what that means: Time to start making your plans for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. If any of these plans involve a trip or even a vacation rental for a staycation, you may be under the impression that booking earlier […] The post Lodgify Winter 2024 Report: When’s the Best Time to Book Your Winter Vacation? appeared first on Vacation Rental ..read more

We love spooky season here at Lodgify, but when it comes to your vacation rental software, there’s no room for anything remotely scary or worry-inducing. So, as always, we’ve been hard at work this October conjuring up new features and updates that will bring you nothing but peace of mind. Grab your pumpkin spice lattes and let’s dive into the latest spells updates that will elevate your rental game this Halloween and beyond! Stay organized with our new task calendar […] The post Lodgify Product Updates: Hauntingly Good New Features appeared first on Vacation Rental Owners & Property Manag ..read more

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election draws nearer, one of the hottest topics on voters’ minds is housing. With a shortage of about 4.5 million homes as well as record-high rental unaffordability, home price-to-income ratios, and homelessness, voters want to know: How will the next president improve the housing crisis? For vacation rental owners, this question takes on even more weight, as the policies introduced in the next four years will not only impact them personally, but also professionally. We […] The post Harris vs. Trump on Housing: Where Does Each Candidate Stand? appeared first on ..read more

Wish you could create a custom website for your vacation rental business to drive direct bookings? You’re in luck: Our latest integration partner, Hudson Creative Studio, can help you with just that. What is Hudson Creative Studio? A technology and web agency, Hudson Creative Studio creates custom, high-converting direct booking websites that seamlessly integrate with Lodgify. Hudson Creative Studio’s websites enable you to showcase your properties in a powerful and flexible way, allowing guests to easily find their ideal property, […] The post Hudson Creative Studio: Exceptional Direct Bookin ..read more