International travel is once again on the rise. In Central Florida I've seen a steady increase of visitors from the UK and South America. 😎 If you're considering purchasing your own Vacation Home in Florida, let's chat. floridarealtors.org/news-med…?

Higher interest rates have certainly played a big part in stalling home sales. But, it's also created a very attractive Buyer's Market. Check out this quick read for a fresh perspective on what to consider as you wait for the rates to come back down. floridarealtors.org/news-med…

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Two top-notch products joining forces! Sounds like a perfect match. I can't wait to see what's next on their roadmap!

Lots of chatter about bookings being down for 2024. Let's all take a step back and focus on those simple tasks that originally brought us success. Here's three tips to help jump-start your listings on Airbnb or Vrbo. (tomorrow...let's talk websites!) facebook.com/TheConnectedHos…

In the spirit of the holidays, I would like to share my first Quarterly Newsletter. I hope you find it interesting. May your holidays and coming year be filled with joy, brimming with a world of new opportunities. (scroll to the bottom of the page) theconnectedhost.com/all-pos…

Reports suggest our Holiday ADR has decreased by 2% over 2022. With lead times being 2-3 months, that reflects changes made Q3 when calendars were open. So if you're still open Q1-Q2 2024, it's time to drop your rates. And if you can afford it pass along a decrease to your guests

Greetings Hosts...As we near the year end, it's a great time to review our roadmap and strategize for 2024. Here's a quick tip...Email your 5-Star reviewers and offer them a "returning guest" discount. Bonus if you can also provide a Direct Booking option to save them money!

After several months of crickets, travelers are once again picking up their technology and searching for travel destinations. I've seen increased activity in Q4 and an unprecedented interest in Feb 2024. What travel trends are you seeing in your markets? airdna.co/blog/airdna-market…

You have a property name - how about a logo? Use your logo in your signature, website Favicon, social media profile button, stickers, etc. Need help creating a logo? Check out Corelle Hernandez, a freelance artist with a creative flare (find her on FB) theconnectedhost.com/all-pos…

Do you agree with this report? I found that September averaged closer to 11% occupancy - not much different than previous years. How did YOUR property do compared to the trends noted in this article? airdna.co/blog/airdna-market…

Wondering if we might see a shift from International to Domestic travel once again. If you're a US host, here's hoping this is a good sign for 2024!

Hats off to all the 5-Star hosts out there! Your hard work and dedication to hospitality has not gone unnoticed! "New report shows short-term rentals gaining ground on hotels" bit.ly/3LU662U via @PhocusWire

Collapse? I don't think so. Lately they have been dominating our calendar! Thank you @Airbnb

NEW HOST TIP: Skip the old-fashioned house manual and provide your guests a unique digital experience. I provide Hostfully's Digital Guidebooks to guests at all my properties, with lots of positive feedback. Guests can access online or by QR Code. get.hostfully.com/hzntwquwpc…

It's a fact...lead times have shrunk in all markets, with some as low as a couple days. With this current trend, we need to rethink our pricing strategy. Here's an article from our friends at AirDNA with tips to consider: airdna.co/blog/are-your-airb…

CLEANING FEES...Do you go "All In" or hold tight to the traditional Fee Model? Take a look at these statistics before you make changes. And most importantly, pay attention to your what your competition is doing. airdna.co/blog/airbnb-cleani…

To 1099 or not to 1099-If you're paying through 3rd party payment services (Venmo, PayPal, etc) you might want to check this out: loom.com/share/3b8cea22b9854…

I love this article! If you have a great cleaner, treat them well. They're a hot commodity now more than ever!

You've likely already seen the tweets from Brian this morning. Personally, I love how he continues to tweak & fine tune #Airbnb's model. A little bit for the traveler and little bit for the hosts! reuters.com/technology/airbn…