Airbnb has officially ended the split fee model, moving to a new 15.5% host-only fee in the U.S. This change means property managers and hosts will see new payout rules that directly affect earnings.In this podcast, we break down: • What “split fee” was and why Airbnb ended it • How the 15.5% host-only fee works • What property managers need to know about payout changes • Why this shift matters for your bottom lineWhether you manage one property or hundreds, understanding these updates is crucial.📌 Stay tuned for more insights on Airbnb updates, short-term rental trends, and property management strategies.Read our detailed article on this: ⁠https://www.rentalscaleup.com/airbnb-new-service-fee-single-fee/⁠🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next.👉 Curious how top managers set smarter prices and outsmart market shifts? Try PriceLabs, our trusted dynamic pricing and market data tool. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, $10 in credit, 1 Market Dashboard, and 2 Revenue Estimator Pro tokens when you add your first listing. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=RSU&utm_source=rsu&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=podcast#airbnb #airbnbnews #airbnbhost #vacationrentalmanagement #propertymanagers #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #hospitalityindustry #splitfee #airbnbhosttips #thibaultmasson #pricelabs #podcast

Vrbo is shifting gears in 2025. With U.S. travel growth slowing and guests watching every dollar, Vrbo is responding fast, launching aggressive promotions, shortening stays, and expanding trip types to stay competitive.In this video, Uvika Wahi from RSU by PriceLabs breaks down Vrbo’s full Q2 2025 performance and what it means for professional property managers. You’ll learn: • How Vrbo’s new Promotion Suite is driving 10 percent of bookings • Why last-minute deals are now a central part of Vrbo’s search and ad strategy • What shorter booking windows and midweek trips signal about guest behavior • How Vrbo is using Expedia’s tech to bundle value without chasing new markets • Why Airbnb’s international growth softened the blow while Vrbo had to adapt fasterVrbo isn’t chasing global expansion. It’s focusing on squeezing more value from each U.S. trip. If you list on Vrbo, or are considering it, this is what you need to know to stay visible and competitive.Read our detailed article on this: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/vrbo-q2-2025-promotions-shorter-stays-and-bundled-value/📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next.👉 Curious how top managers set smarter prices and outsmart market shifts? Try PriceLabs, our trusted dynamic pricing and market data tool. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, $10 in credit, 1 Market Dashboard, and 2 Revenue Estimator Pro tokens when you add your first listing. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=RSU&utm_source=rsu&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=newsletter⁠⁠#shorttermrentals #vrbo #vrbohost #airbnb #bookingdotcom #propertymanagement #propertymanagers #vacationrentals #videoviral #uvikawahi #pricelabs #rsubypricelabs #strindex

Airbnb is shifting gears — and fast. In its latest strategy update, CEO Brian Chesky confirmed that the platform is going aggressively after B&Bs, boutique inns, and small hotels. But what does that really mean for hosts and vacation rental managers?In this video, we break down: • Why Airbnb is pushing around B&Bs, inns, and small hotels right now • The 3 big reasons behind this supply shift (think: growth, regulation, competition) • How this impacts your listing visibility, pricing power, and bookings • What you should be doing as a property manager to stay competitiveWhether you’re a solo host or manage 100+ properties, Airbnb’s growing supply mix directly affects your strategy.📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next.👉 Curious how top managers set smarter prices and outsmart market shifts? Try PriceLabs, our trusted dynamic pricing and market data tool. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, $10 in credit, 1 Market Dashboard, and 2 Revenue Estimator Pro tokens when you add your first listing. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=RSU&utm_source=rsu&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=newsletter⁠⁠#airbnb #airbnbhosting #airbnblife #airbnbrules #cancellation #airbnbguide #airbnbnews #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #hospitalityindustry #vacationrentalmanagement #propertymanagers #trending #thibaultmasson #trending #videoviral #hotels #bedandbreakfast

With this new direct integration, you can now connect your Booking.com listings to PriceLabs without needing a PMS. Dynamic pricing comes to Booking.com. That means you can:✅ Sync rates, minimum stays, and pricing rules in real time✅ Apply consistent revenue strategies across OTAs✅ Skip manual updates and messy spreadsheets✅ Start optimizing your Booking.com listings in minutes Connectivity Partner certification shows that Booking.com recognizes PriceLabs as a reliable, secure, and innovative platform built to empower hosts of all sizes.📈 In this video, we’ll break down: • What the certification means for the industry • How the integration works • Why this matters in a time when OTAs are tightening control • What it unlocks for independent hosts and growing teams📣 Whether you’re managing one listing or fifty, this move opens the door to professional pricing tools without the full tech stack.Read our detailed article on this: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/new-pricelabs-integration-with-booking-com/📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next.👉 Curious how top managers set smarter prices and outsmart market shifts? Try PriceLabs, our trusted dynamic pricing and market data tool. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, $10 in credit, 1 Market Dashboard, and 2 Revenue Estimator Pro tokens when you add your first listing. Get started here: ⁠⁠https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=RSU&utm_source=rsu&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=newsletter⁠⁠#bookingdotcom #dynamicpricing #pricingtool #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #propertymanagers #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #pricelabs #hosts #thibaultmasson #podcast

Airbnb is rewriting the rules in 2025, and that means big changes for how you operate.You’re losing control over the things that matter most: 💸 payouts, ❌ cancellations, 💬 guest communication, and 💼 upsells.In this webinar replay, we break down what’s changing in Airbnb’s 2025 policies, and how short-term rental pros are adapting in real time. Whether you’re a host, co-host, or property manager, this session gives you the clarity (and strategy) you need to stay in control.👥 Panel of Experts:– François Gouelo, CEO, Enso Connect– Heather Fillmore, CEO, StayLuxe Properties– Thibault Masson, Founder of RSU by PriceLabs & Head of Product Marketing, ⁠ @PriceLabs-DynamicPricing ⁠ 👇 What we cover:🔹 What’s happening with cancellation policies (yes, the strict option is going away)🔹 New limits on off-platform messaging and guest communication🔹 Why fees, deposits, and upsells may no longer be in your hands🔹 How delayed payouts are already affecting operators🔹 Real-world strategies from managers and tech tools adjusting to the shift🎯 If you list on Airbnb, this isn’t just a policy update; it’s your 2025 survival guide. Watch now, take notes, and stay one step ahead. 📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next.👉 Curious how top managers set smarter prices and outsmart market shifts? Try PriceLabs, our trusted dynamic pricing and market data tool. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, $10 in credit, 1 Market Dashboard, and 2 Revenue Estimator Pro tokens when you add your first listing. Get started here: ⁠https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=RSU&utm_source=rsu&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=newsletter⁠#airbnb #airbnbhosting #airbnblife #airbnbrules #cancellation #airbnbguide #airbnbnews #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #hospitalityindustry #vacationrentalmanagement #propertymanagers #trending #thibaultmasson #podcast

🎯 Airbnb just flipped the script on host recruitment.In its newest set of commercials, Airbnb isn’t just advertising, it’s strategically crafting a brand-new kind of host:🏡 The homeowner who never thought of hosting… until now🎪 The local who only wants to rent during a festival weekend🧹 The host who wants someone else to do all the workThese ads aren’t targeting Superhosts. They’re unlocking casual, flexible, low-commitment supply, the kind most platforms don’t even try for. And Airbnb? 💡 They’ve quietly built the tools to make it all work.In this video, we break down how these quirky ads 🎈are actually a roadmap to Airbnb’s long-term supply strategy, and what it means for property managers.Read our detailed article on this: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/airbnb-ads-2025-new-kind-of-host-strategy/📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next.👉 Curious how top managers set smarter prices and outsmart market shifts? Try PriceLabs, our trusted dynamic pricing and market data tool. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, $10 in credit, 1 Market Dashboard, and 2 Revenue Estimator Pro tokens when you add your first listing. Get started here: https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=RSU&utm_source=rsu&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=newsletter#airbnbhost #airbnb #shorttermrentals #vacationrentals #propertymanagers #vacationrentalmanagement #airbnblife #airbnbguide #propertymanagement #uvikawahi #trending #videos #viral #airbnb ads

France is planning to cut two of its most important public holidays: Easter Monday and May 8th (Victory Day), and that could spell trouble for short-term rental managers.In this episode, Thibault Masson explores how these proposed holiday cuts could impact: 🏡 Occupancy rates in key markets like Alsace and the French Riviera •💶 Spring season revenues that rely on long weekends •📊 Productivity vs. profit arguments from the French government •🌍 The broader implications for property managers in Europe and beyond📉 With Easter Monday alone responsible for up to one-third of early-season bookings, these changes could reshape your revenue forecast overnight.Whether you operate in France or just want to understand how fragile holiday-driven demand can be, this is a crucial watch.Read our detailed article on this: ⁠https://www.rentalscaleup.com/what-if-someone-stole-labor-day-frances-lost-holidays-and-the-shocking-impact-for-rental-managers/⁠📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: ⁠https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/⁠🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next.👉 Curious how top managers set smarter prices and outsmart market shifts? Try PriceLabs, our trusted dynamic pricing and market data tool. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, $10 in credit, 1 Market Dashboard, and 2 Revenue Estimator Pro tokens when you add your first listing. Get started here: ⁠https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=RSU&utm_source=rsu&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=newsletter⁠#france #french #francese #holidayseason #easter #publicholidays #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #propertymanagers #hospitalityindustry #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #trending #videoviral #europe #thibaultmasson #RSUbyPriceLabs

Vrbo has quietly launched a new partnership with BabyQuip, allowing guests to rent baby essentials like cribs, strollers, and high chairs delivered straight to their vacation rental 🏠.Convenient for families? Absolutely.But here’s what’s frustrating hosts 👇This new feature skips host involvement entirely, no heads-up, no approval, and no share of the revenue 💸For many professional managers, it raises big red flags around security, guest experience, and platform overreach 🚨In this episode, Uvika from RSU by PriceLabs unpacks:🔹 What this Vrbo–BabyQuip integration really means🔹 Why many hosts feel sidelined🔹 How it fits into a bigger pattern of OTAs controlling more of the guest journey💬 Have you seen this rolled out yet? Would you opt out if you had the option?Read our detailed article here: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/new-vrbo-partnership-with-babyquip/📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next.👉 Curious how top managers set smarter prices and outsmart market shifts? Try PriceLabs—our trusted dynamic pricing and market data tool. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial, $10 in credit, 1 Market Dashboard, and 2 Revenue Estimator Pro tokens when you add your first listing. Get started here: https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=RSU&utm_source=rsu&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=newsletter#vrbo #vrbohost #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #propertymanagers #babyquip #babyessentials #travelinstyle #babygear #airbnb #vacationrentalmanagement #vacationrentals #viral #trending #uvikawahi #podcast

Airbnb is making major changes to how vacation rental property managers get paid and how cancellations work.

Starting October 1, 2025, new listings won’t be allowed to use the Strict cancellation policy, and even existing listings could be automatically switched to a more flexible option, unless you act fast.In this video, Thibault Masson breaks down what vacation rental property managers need to know about:

✅ The end of the Strict policy for new listings

✅ A brand-new “Limited” cancellation policy

✅ A universal 24-hour grace period for cancellations

✅ New rules around “Pay Part Now, Pay Later” bookings

✅ When (and why) Airbnb might hold your payouts longer

💡 These updates could impact your cash flow and booking security, especially if you’re relying on stricter cancellation terms and timely payouts.

🎯 Want to keep using the Strict policy? Be sure to update your settings in your Airbnb dashboard before October 1 to opt out of the automatic change.

Let us know in the comments — are these changes good for your business or making things harder?

Read detailed articles explaining the new updates:

1. https://www.rentalscaleup.com/airbnb-payment-terms-2025-whats-actually-changing-for-hosts/

2. https://www.rentalscaleup.com/airbnb-ending-strict-cancellation-policy-hosts-must-act-now-to-retain-it-plus-important-24-hour-cancellation-change-explained/

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From Lisbon to London to Missouri, short-term rental leaders are fighting restrictive policies—and winning. In this in-depth webinar, you’ll hear from real hosts and property managers reshaping regulations through smart advocacy, local alliances, and powerful storytelling.🎙️ Hosted by Thibault Masson (Rental Scale-Up & PriceLabs), this session brings together top voices in STR advocacy: • 🇵🇹 Filipa Leitão de Aguiar (Rent4Rest, ALEP Portugal) • 🇬🇧 Merilee Karr (UnderTheDoormat, UK Short-Term Accommodation Association) • 🇺🇸 Tyann Marcink Hammond (MOVHA, Branson Family Retreats)👇 What you’ll learn:• How Portugal’s STR association overturned devastating new laws using human stories over data• How UK operators used a pandemic crisis to win trust and unlock government contracts• How Missouri property managers took on unfair property tax rules—and nearly won big• The tools that actually work: alliances, storytelling, and persistence• How you can take small steps that still make a real impact💡 Whether you’re new to advocacy or deep in the fight, this session will show you:✅ You don’t need to be an expert✅ You don’t need tons of time✅ Even a single action—one meeting, one email—can push things forwardWhether you’re in a regulated market or not (yet), this session offers actionable advice from industry leaders who’ve been there — and won.📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next.#regulations #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #propertymanagers #advocacy #thibaultmasson #webinar