A space-efficient probabilistic data structure used in some booking platforms to quickly check if an item (like a specific date) is likely to be part of a larger dataset (like booked dates) without needing to store the entire dataset.
Glossary Terms
A travel style combining elements of business and leisure trips, such as extending a work trip for sightseeing or adding personal days to a conference.
The concept of a short-term rental property blending seamlessly into the local neighborhood and community, minimizing any disruption or negative impact on the surrounding residents.
A large piece of fabric used as bedding for warmth, typically provided in short-term rentals to ensure guest comfort.
Window treatments designed to block out light, often provided in bedrooms of short-term rentals to ensure a good night’s sleep for guests.
A specific timeframe, often during peak seasons or special events, when short-term rental hosts may restrict bookings or implement minimum stay requirements.
Creating and publishing written content online, often used by short-term rental businesses to share travel tips, promote properties, and engage with potential guests.
A feature on booking platforms allowing hosts to block off specific dates or periods on their calendars when their property is unavailable.
A kitchen appliance used to blend food and drinks, frequently provided in short-term rentals with kitchens for guest use.
A device that plays Blu-ray discs, offering high-definition video and audio, sometimes included in short-term rentals for guest entertainment.
A portable speaker that connects wirelessly to devices like smartphones and laptops using Bluetooth technology, often provided as an amenity in short-term rentals.
The reservation of multiple units or rooms within a property for a specific period, typically done by large groups or event organizers.