What does smarter revenue management look like in 2026?

In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, your host, Kyle Driskell, breaks down the biggest market shifts of 2025, how PriceLabs adapted, and what revenue managers should expect in 2026.

From the growing importance of listing quality and 5-star reviews, to shorter booking windows, early event demand, and the challenges of scaling portfolios, this episode covers what’s actually driving performance in today’s short-term rental market.

Whether you manage a single listing or hundreds, this episode explains how to stay visible, competitive, and profitable as the market evolves.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• Market shifts in 2025
• Why quality determines pricing power
• Hyper-local data vs broad market averages
• Scaling challenges for large property managers
• Event demand showing up earlier than ever
• Dynamic minimum stays explained
• What’s coming to PriceLabs in 2026

🎧 Rev Labs is a podcast for revenue managers managing 100s of listings looking to stay ahead of the market with data-driven insights.

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In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Aviva Llorens sits down with Preston Smelt, Director of Revenue Management at Your Pad, overseeing nearly 300 listings in Charleston, to unpack what revenue management really looks like at scale.

With a 20+ year background spanning Hilton, IHG, and now large short-term rental portfolios, Preston shares how hotel-grade revenue fundamentals translate into STRs — and where they break down. From competing with your own inventory to structuring a weekly revenue workflow that balances firefighting with long-term strategy, this conversation offers practical insights for revenue teams managing complex portfolios.

Key Takeaways:

• Why revenue management fundamentals stay the same — but execution changes at scale
• How to structure a weekly revenue cadence for 250+ listings
• The hidden challenge of competing with your own inventory in dense portfolios
• Where STR revenue managers gain efficiency compared to hotels — and where they don’t

🎯 Built for revenue leaders managing 100+ listings who need structure, clarity, and scale-ready systems.

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In this episode of PriceLabs' Insider on RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Thibault Masson sits down with Joaquin Lozada, Solutions Consultant at PriceLabs, to unpack the most common revenue management mistakes that quietly erode owner trust in large short-term rental portfolios.

Drawing from his journey from frontline operations to revenue leadership, Joaquin explains why many revenue teams focus too narrowly on pricing outputs—while missing the broader expectations of owners.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why revenue management is often perceived as a trust function by owners
• The most common mistakes large portfolios make
• Revenue management isn’t just about growth—it’s about protecting owner income

This episode is especially relevant for revenue and property managers overseeing large, multi-market portfolios.

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Shorter booking windows. Event-driven spikes. Quality gaps that reduce revenue.

In this RevLabs by PriceLabs Masterclass, Thibault Masson and Richie Khandelwal (Co-founder, PriceLabs) unpack what large operators (100+ listings) should change going into 2026, using real data and enterprise tactics.

You’ll learn:

• How booking windows are shifting—and how to think about last-minute rules, min stays, and pricing
• Event playbook: Olympics/Super Bowl/FIFA driving demand, lessons to avoid oversupply traps and capture early demand
• Why large portfolios often run lower occupancy than market—and how they show performance with higher RevPAR
• Quality as a revenue lever: listing standards that unlock hidden revenue without changing prices

Built for revenue and portfolio managers running 100+ listings, expect clear frameworks that enable faster, clearer decisions—not just more dashboards.

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In the new series Life of a Property Manager of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Kyle Driskell sits down with Nate Klatt, Co-Founder/CEO of HomeHop Property Management, to unpack how he scaled from a handful of listings to 100+, all while operating remotely from San Diego.

Nate shares his journey from CPA and real estate flipper to STR operator and the systems, processes, and tech stack that keep HomeHop performing at top tier levels.

He talks about expansion, revenue management, burnout prevention, team structure, and what it really takes to grow beyond the 50-unit ceiling.

You'll learn:

• How Nate scaled from solo operator → 17-person org while staying focused on vision and process.
• The tech stack powering HomeHop: dynamic pricing, AI messaging, PMS infrastructure & workflow tools.
• When and why he outsourced revenue management to reclaim time and increase performance.
• Why defining long-term goals (50 units vs. 500+) determines your entire business model and scalability.

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“I know that Christmas time is the time that we all pump up our rates, but for this year we might need to be more conservative.”

In this episode of Revenue Radar on RevLabs by PriceLabs, Becca (Madigan) Greenawalt is joined by Emily Pattillo and John An to break down the top-performing and bottom-performing US markets for the upcoming holiday season. Using real booking data and on-the-ground insights, the trio walks through what’s driving slower demand in some destinations — and surprising strength in others.

From Cocoa Beach’s snowbird-driven softness to Park City’s shifting ski-season pacing, this episode gives revenue leaders a clear view of where booking windows are compressing, where rates are misaligned with demand, and how large portfolios can still capture late-stage revenue.

🎙 Speakers:

Emily Pattillo – Partner, REVZEN & Co-Founder, RevProf

John An – Founder & CEO, TechTape

Becca (Madigan) Greenawalt – Solutions Consultant, PriceLabs

✅ Key Takeaways

• How booking windows are shifting across winter markets and why
• What’s behind underperformance in snowbird destinations — and how to adjust pricing and stays accordingly
• How to avoid far-out rate anchoring mistakes that force last-minute discounting
• What operators pacing ahead should do differently from those pacing behind

📊 Designed for revenue and portfolio managers overseeing large Short Term Rental portfolios, this session delivers data-backed insights and real-world strategies to help you prepare for the upcoming season.

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Booking behavior is changing fast, and 2026 will reward large portfolio managers who plan ahead.

In this RevLabs Live Masterclass, host Kyle Driskell (PriceLabs) is joined by industry leaders Meg Park (VRM Advocate), Rick Jernigan Jr. (Brett/Robinson), and Aaron Addison (VRM Advocate) to break down the real shifts that defined 2025 and what they mean for the year ahead.

This session covers the strategies top-performing revenue managers are prioritizing for 2026: understanding demand volatility, responding to shorter booking windows, strengthening owner communication, refining segmentation, and improving listing performance to stay competitive in tighter markets.

Key Takeaways:

• How to stay ahead of shrinking booking windows with flexible pricing and stay rules
• Why micro-pacing and segment-level analysis outperform macro trends
• What owners expect in 2026—and how to communicate proactively
• What top operators are changing now to protect revenue next year

Whether you manage 100 listings or 1,000+, you’ll leave with clear, data-driven actions to help you pace smarter and prepare for a year where agility matters more than ever.

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In this PriceLabs Insider episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Thibault Masson sits down with Joana Pires Coelho, Senior Solutions Consultant at PriceLabs, and a seasoned revenue leader whose career spans over a decade across Portugal, Qatar, and Spain.

From rebranding international hotels to managing complex portfolios, Joana shares how cultural understanding, strategic thinking, and operational discipline come together to drive real revenue results. Revenue Management goes beyond pricing, it’s about creating alignment across people, processes, and data so teams can perform at scale.

Key Takeaways:

• How to build a revenue management culture that drives adoption and consistency.
• Lessons from managing diverse markets and adapting global strategies locally.
• Why communication and collaboration are as critical as pricing tools.
• The common blind spots large portfolio managers should avoid.

Learn how top operators align culture and strategy to outperform their markets—no matter where they are in the world.

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In this Life of a Revenue Manager episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Kyle Driskell chats with Jeff Martinez, Executive Assistant & Revenue Manager at Red Rock Companies in St. George, Utah.

From collegiate athlete to data-driven revenue leader, Jeff shares how he helped scale Red Rock’s multi-division business—spanning vacation rentals, long-term management, and real estate—by combining analytics, adaptability, and cross-department teamwork.

👉 What You’ll Learn:

• How Red Rock aligns operations, marketing, and revenue management for better results
• The role of local market knowledge in pricing for desert–mountain hybrid destinations
• How to balance growth with owner expectations and trust
• Strategies to adapt to shortening booking windows and daily pricing shifts

“It takes a village. You need your marketing, owner-services, and business development teams—revenue management doesn’t work in isolation.” — Jeff Martinez

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Shorter booking windows are changing how large property managers plan and price.

In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Thibault Masson talks with Alex Alioto, Founder and Head of Growth at Whimstay, about what it takes to build a smarter last-minute pricing strategy.

They explore how the rise of spontaneous travelers and flexible work has redefined demand patterns and how property managers can capture these guests profitably. You’ll hear how Whimstay helps operators fill unsold nights, and how dynamic pricing tools like PriceLabs can support data-driven decision-making.

🎧 Key Takeaways:

• Adjust strategies for shorter booking windows using market and internal data.
• Combine OTAs like Whimstay with other platforms to improve occupancy and pacing.
• Identify when to use last-minute discounts.
• Align your pricing strategy with evolving traveler behavior.

Whether you manage 100 or 1,000 listings, this conversation reveals how leading property managers are adapting to a faster, more flexible booking landscape.

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