Meeting pent-up demand for staycations: My Getaways MD Steve Taggert

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Steve Taggert, founder and managing director at My Getaways, discusses the challenges of operating amid uncertainty and lockdowns during the pandemic, meeting pent-up demand for staycations, and how travellers’ preferences will shift towards self-catered accommodation. My Getaways’ accommodation featured in ShortTermRentalz’ recent shortlist announcements for the 2021 Shortyz Awards.
Staze releases “must read” guide for property managers

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Last-minute staycation app Staze, which helps property managers to increase their occupancy and profit, has released a 22-page brochure giving clarity to property managers on exactly how to maximise profit. The guide features influential voices from across the industry and case studies of a number of well-known short-term rental businesses, predominantly from the UK. […]
Vrbo launches Fast Start program for new hosts

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Expedia Group vacation rental brand Vrbo has announced the launch of Fast Start, a new program that increases the visibility of new properties in the first 90 days and displays a review score based on reviews from other travel sites. The launch of the host recruitment program comes in response to what the company […]