Ready for your first booking? If you’re just getting started, we’re here to help! Get ready for your first set of guests with our checklist designed to help you earn your first booking quickly. ms.spr.ly/6019YCbDz

Vrbo has a new extenuating circumstances policy that can be activated for large-scale travel disruptions. When activated, hosts must provide refunds for impacted reservations, and Vrbo will also refund the traveler service fee for affected bookings. ms.spr.ly/6012YC0C6

Make managing rental bookings and rates across one or multiple properties easier. But with our calendar tool for vacation rentals, you can easily manage your rates and reservations, plus more. ms.spr.ly/6019YCbBt

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects many people worldwide, and there’s a lack of accommodations for travelers with autism, particularly families. Consider opening your business to cater to these families with guidance from Rent Responsibly. ms.spr.ly/6019lM8MU

Have you checked out the largest study of its kind exploring the short-term rental industry from Rent Responsibly? Get your copy of the full report to gather new insights that will support strategic decision-making for vacation rentals. ms.spr.ly/6015lr3OB

Bark Point Ventures partnered with Hostfully for their software solution to improve guest communication and business growth. The software increased efficiencies and automated operations and led to a 40% increase in Vrbo bookings. ms.spr.ly/6010lZmBw

Consider reducing the minimum stay to attract more travelers. If your calendar is flexible, you could shorten the minimum stay to increase visibility in traveler search results. Explore four useful tools that can help you increase vacation rental bookings. ms.spr.ly/6019l9Mb9

Did you know shows like Game of Thrones and Emily in Paris are major ‘set-jetting’ locations in the short-term rentals world? James Cassidy will be explaining this trend and sharing his top five tips to achieve success on Vrbo during this week’s podcast! Episode drops Friday!

Here are 8 tips for efficiently managing your vacation rental business using the calendar tool, from setting your base rate to establishing your payment terms. ms.spr.ly/6015l9MlW

Today, we publish our 50th(!) podcast episode – featuring James Cassidy from Expedia Group. James shares five top tips to achieve success on Vrbo and outlines a host of industry trends, including ‘set-jetting’ and ‘go-cations’. Listen now: holidaycottagehandbook.com/podcast/episod…

Looking to boost your vacation rental bookings and make the most of your earnings? Part of your strategy should involve having a transparent pricing strategy, balancing it with discounts, and setting up a simple fee structure. Dive in and find out how, ms.spr.ly/6014lsmb4

Providing the most up-to-date and accurate listing information is one of the best ways to help prevent cancellations and create a seamless booking experience for you and your guests. Dive into our top tips to maintain a low cancellation rate, ms.spr.ly/6010latc4

Ensure your Vrbo listing is optimized to perform at its best. A couple of pro tips? Prevent avoidable cancellations to maximize earnings and maintain your listing's performance, and be sure to have flexible cancellation policies in place. ms.spr.ly/6011lsW0W

Are there benefits to allowing guests to book instantly? Turning on Instant Booking can improve your visibility and potential to attract more bookings. Learn more about it and the benefits of this valuable feature for hosts and travelers alike. ms.spr.ly/6015l4c5P

Let travelers know you’re dedicated to welcoming guests to your vacation rental by maintaining a high acceptance rate. A high acceptance rate means a higher search result ranking and showcases your commitment to helping travelers book their perfect stay. ms.spr.ly/6018l4cl4

Eager travelers are searching for vacation rentals just like yours. Enable Instant Booking now to save time, increase bookings, and improve your performance in traveler search results ms.spr.ly/6012mDQj8

Register to watch Tim Rosolio, Vice President of Partner Success, and others speak with ShortTermRentalz on September 17th about the (One)Key to unlocking loyalty in the vacation rental industry. ms.spr.ly/6011mDv8J

As Hurricane Helene approaches, we understand that this is a stressful and uncertain time. We are closely monitoring the storm’s path and have activated our Vrbo Extenuating Circumstances policy in several Florida counties. For more information visit: bit.ly/4dkVbdh

We have activated our Extenuating Circumstances policy Sept. 28 – Oct. 2, 2024 in the counties impacted by Hurricane Helene: Georgia: Chatham County, South Carolina: Greenville County, North Carolina: Transylvania, Haywood, Buncombe, Henderson counties. bit.ly/3TPPk8N

We are closely monitoring the Hurricane Milton's path and have activated our Emergency Travel Waivers and Policies for areas impacted. expedia.com/newsroom/emerg…