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Vacation Rental Scale-Up

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by Thibault Masson for Rental Scale-Up

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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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Episode thumbnail for Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo Are All Moving Toward Pay-to-Play. Here's the Full Picture.

June 19, 2026

Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo Are All Moving Toward Pay-to-Play. Here's the Full Picture.

<p>The rules of organic search visibility are undergoing a major shift. For years, professional operators have structured their businesses around strict performance metrics to secure Vrbo’s Premier Host badge and its promised visibility boost. 🛑📉</p><p>But what happens when platforms introduce paid shortcuts?</p><p>In this episode, we break down Expedia Group&#39;s new <strong>sponsored listings feature</strong> on Vrbo, shifting the platform toward the cost-per-click bidding models traditional hotels have used for years. This isn&#39;t an isolated event; it mirrors a broader industry pattern across Booking.com and Airbnb. 🏢💼</p><p>We also dive into the macro-dynamics forcing this change—specifically how generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are drastically shrinking online search real estate, condensing multiple pages of listings into just a few curated recommendations. 🤖📊</p><p><strong>Key takeaways from this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>The structural mechanics behind Vrbo&#39;s new paid placement tests.</p></li><li><p>Why the financial risk of visibility is moving squarely onto your operational budget.</p></li><li><p>The changing definition of &quot;operational excellence&quot; when badges become a prerequisite to bid rather than an organic reward. ⚖️</p></li></ul><p>🎙️ <strong>Listen to the full audio breakdown:</strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/no7apLvI84c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/no7apLvI84c</a></p><p>📖 <strong>Read the strategic analysis on our blog:</strong> <a href="https://www.rentalscaleup.com/vrbo-sponsored-listings-premier-host/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.rentalscaleup.com/vrbo-sponsored-listings-premier-host/</a></p><p>📩 <strong>Stay ahead of the market:</strong> Join over 10,000 professional operators who get weekly short-term rental news delivered straight to their inbox. Subscribe to the RSU by PriceLabs newsletter for free: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Frentalscaleup.com%2Fnewsletter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://rentalscaleup.com/newsletter</a></p><p><br></p>

Episode thumbnail for The 2 Hidden Risks of Airbnb’s New Cancellation Add-On

June 11, 2026

The 2 Hidden Risks of Airbnb’s New Cancellation Add-On

Thibault Masson (Founder of RSU by PriceLabs) explains the hidden operational costs and calendar challenges of Airbnb's new cancellation add-on in this interview.

Episode thumbnail for Airbnb Just Hired booking.com’s Top Hotel Executive. Here's What That Means for Your Listings.

June 8, 2026

Airbnb Just Hired booking.com’s Top Hotel Executive. Here's What That Means for Your Listings.

Uvika Wahi, Short-Term Rental Industry Analyst, analyzes Airbnb's strategic expansion into hotels and social travel, revealing how property managers can adapt to evolving competition.

113 total episodes available with 21 transcripts

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What is Vacation 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

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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