by Thibault Masson for Rental Scale-Up
Welcome to Vacation Rental Scale-Up, the essential podcast for vacation rental managers and short-term rental operators. Hosted by industry expert Thibault Masson, we bring you the latest insights and strategies to elevate your business. Key Topics: Strategy Insights: Stay ahead with strategies from major platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking. Market Trends: Get the latest market data and trends from the US and Europe. Tech Innovations: Explore new vacation rental technology, from AI to revenue management software. Each episode features tutorials, expert interviews, and a touch of humor t
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April 24, 2025
<p>Airbnb’s new Off-Platform and Fee Transparency Policy goes live on May 10, 2025. But what does it actually mean for vacation rental managers, software-connected hosts, and tech providers?In this episode, I break down the policy using Airbnb’s exact wording, with a focus on:</p><p>✅ What mandatory fees must now be shown upfront✅ Which third-party tools are still allowed✅ What “software-connected” hosts (using a PMS or channel manager) can and can’t do✅ Why concierge apps, guest portals, aren’t all banned✅ What’s probably NOT covered: upsells like grocery stocking or local servicesPlus, I share our take on how this move fits into Airbnb’s broader 2025 strategy—including the anticipated launch of its Host Marketplace.📌 This is NOT a doomsday policy. But it’s a shift. Transparency, privacy, and platform control are now front and center.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro (🎵 “What a difference a day makes…”)00:30 – Overview: What’s this policy really about?01:20 – Mandatory fees: What must be listed?03:10 – Can you still collect payments off-platform?05:00 – Upsells: Are they covered?06:10 – Apps & guest portals: What’s allowed or not?08:00 – Email collection & StayFi: What the rules say09:20 – Airbnb’s strategic play (Host Marketplace & more)10:30 – What vacation rental managers should do now⸻👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your questions or experiences in the comments.📢 Let’s help the industry interpret this together.</p><p>#AirbnbPolicy #VacationRentalMarketing #AirbnbFees #STRStrategy #VacationRentalTech #AirbnbUpdates2025 #DirectBookings #PropertyManagement #RentalScaleUp</p>
April 17, 2025
<p>In this episode, we break down early 2025 travel data to reveal how Trump's new tariffs, inflation, and shifting traveler sentiment are reshaping short-term rental demand—both in the U.S. and internationally.</p><p>📉 Canadian and European travel to the U.S. is down</p><p>🌍 Americans are staying closer to home</p><p>💰 Guests are spending less, while hosts face rising costs</p><p>Whether you manage urban rentals or drive-to retreats, you’ll learn:– </p><p>What’s behind the booking slowdown– How guest behavior is evolving– What you can do now to protect your revenue</p><p>📖 Read the full analysis article: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/trump-era-policies-fuel-travel-uncertainty-fewer-canadians-europeans-to-u-s-fewer-americans-to-europe-early-data/</p><p><br></p><p>📩 Stay ahead with the most important industry updates—subscribe to our free newsletter: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/#trumpadministration </p><p>#trumppresidency #usa #ustravel #tariffs #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement</p>
April 14, 2025
<p>What does Joe Gebbia’s resignation from Airbnb.org actually mean for vacation rental managers? In this episode, Thibault breaks down the facts—no politics, no spin. You’ll learn:</p><p><br></p><p> • The difference between Airbnb.org and Airbnb.com • Why Joe Gebbia’s political shift sparked public backlash </p><p>• How this affects Airbnb’s brand and your business as a host • What’s next for Airbnb.org—and what this says about running mission-driven brands today</p><p>Whether you’ve been hearing about DOGE, mass migration debates, or are just wondering what’s going on behind the scenes at Airbnb, this video gives you a clear and balanced overview—especially if you manage listings on the platform.</p><p><br></p><p>👍 Like, subscribe, and share if you found this helpful—and drop a comment to let me know what you think about it all.</p><p><br></p><p>#Airbnb #JoeGebbia #Airbnborg #VacationRental #ShortTermRentals #AirbnbNews #DOGE #BrandValues #RentalMarketing</p>
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