Alliance Updates
Thank you AZRT members!
Thank you to everyone who showed up to our first members-only workshop! We had a great time sharing strategies and ideas to help take our hosting to the next level in 2024! During the event, we discussed a number of topics, including:
- Amenities and marketing: What moves the needle to attract guests?
- Booking platforms: Where are bookings actually coming from?
- Pricing: How to save time on manual price changes and what technology has been most effective for making you money
- Mid-term rentals and co-living: Best practices for these evolving niches
- Avoiding disaster: Preemptive moves to mitigate the “disaster guests” before they happen
Keep an eye out for our next event!
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News You Can Use
Niche listing sites for your vacation rental home or short-term rental
From Rent Responsibly
Depending on the characteristics of your vacation rental and your market, chances are there is a unique niche listing site out there for you.
Less is more: Vacation rental homepage designs that convert guests
From Dtravel
When it comes to your booking site, your homepage plays a crucial role in the first impression a guest will have of your property and what to expect.
Holiday Hosting Essentials: Make a List and Check it Twice
With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s important to prepare accordingly. Here’s a checklist to help get your home holiday-ready:
- Block your calendar: Know what days you’re available to host and block out your calendar early.
- Price accordingly: Make sure your pricing is in line with others in your market, and take advantage of smart pricing tools.
- Update your property description/photos: Adding some holiday flair to your property description, and photos can make it more inviting. Consider what makes your property unique, along with any local holiday events going on.
- Support local businesses: Including holiday treats from local businesses is a perfect touch to make your space more welcoming for guests. You can also provide information on local shops and restaurants that are great to visit during the holiday season.
- Know your guests: Have a guest-screening process in place, and make sure you know who you are hosting. This helps prevent parties and disruptive guests.
Plan ahead: Noise, trash, and parking are some of the top nuisance complaints about vacation rentals. The holidays can mean more of all three, so plan ahead by making sure you have a plan to pick up additional waste, share your parking rules with guests well in advance, and consider using noise-monitoring devices to help avoid disturbing your neighbors.