A term for a host who approaches their short-term rental business with an entrepreneurial mindset, constantly seeking growth, innovation, and new opportunities.
The process of gathering and analyzing information about a specific short-term rental market, including competitor analysis, pricing trends, and guest preferences.
A sophisticated software feature that automatically adjusts rental rates based on real-time market data, such as demand fluctuations, competitor pricing, seasonality, and special events, to optimize revenue.
The strategic approach to pricing and availability optimization for maximizing revenue from a short-term rental property, considering factors like seasonality, demand, and competition.
A situation in a specific location where the number of available short-term rentals significantly exceeds guest demand, potentially leading to lower occupancy rates and price competition.
A pricing strategy for short-term rentals that considers the rates and value propositions of comparable hotel accommodations in the same location, aiming to establish competitive pricing while showcasing the distinct advantages of staying in a vacation rental.
Regularly evaluating and comparing a short-term rental property to competitors in the market to identify areas for improvement, adjust pricing strategies, and maintain a competitive edge.