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Are you a host looking to provide a new and exciting experience for your guests? …
My sister and I planned to visit Rome during the Christmas holidays in 2018. Initially,
The hospitality industry is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and innovations emerging to make property
What better way to celebrate the International Day of Families than with a family-friendly vacation
Your direct booking website lets you engage with your potential guests and capture their attention
Whether you run a hotel or an Airbnb business, you should consider direct booking as
Many short-term rental managers devote a lot of time and attention to improving check-ins and
Before we explore the ways that’ll help you get more direct bookings, let’s look at
Listing on Airbnb is as easy as can be. Create an Airbnb account, fill out
Are you ready for Direct Bookings in your short-term rental, holiday let, and Airbnb business?
We don’t live in an ideal world, so you don’t always host quiet and considerate
Booking pet-friendly vacation rentals is becoming increasingly popular among travellers. As a property manager, it’s
A great number of your likely guests use search engines to look for holiday and
More than likely, you’ve been to at least one website that made you think, “Wow,
Have you ever wondered why Online Travel Agencies convert visitors so high, but you can’t
After listing a vacation rental on several OTAs, many hosts look to launch their direct
There’s a heated debate among vacation rental managers and serviced apartment operators over the dilemma
There are several reasons for starting your own vacation rental business. For example, you might
OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) and listing sites play an increasingly important role in the vacation
Many vacation rental managers are in two minds about whether or not safeguard their properties
In December 2020, Airbnb went public, making it a hot topic in the stock market
Women have established successful professions in the hospitality sector over time and have increased their
Thanks to the growth of online booking platforms, vacationers are provided with various options for
Dynamic pricing for vacation rentals entails setting flexible nightly rates based on real-time demand. Algorithms
How should I set a nightly rate for my vacation rental? How can I make
After putting in a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, we are happy to share
To address the needs of the world travelling again, Airbnb is rolling out a new
The possibility to work from home in the post-pandemic world has tremendously changed life and
During the Coronavirus crisis, some listing platforms, such as Airbnb, got more serious about long-term
Vacation rental management entails a lot of text switching before, after and during a guests’
With 86.62% of the search engine market shares in the United States of America and
What Is Web Application Integration and How Does it Help Your Business? ‘Web Application Integration’
We are extremely pleased to announce that Zeevou was selected as one of the winners
Zeevou is proud to have won the LUXlife magazine’s 5th annual Hospitality Awards as the
In today’s world, the exclusivity of knowledge and experience is quite widespread. It’s a common
The first week of the new year started with some stressful news for people in
To cover one of the most important developments in the hospitality and insurance industries, we
Just like the other sections of the hospitality industry, vacation rentals have been hit by
How much do you know about The 2020 Book Direct Show? What is the ultimate
The ultimate goal of any vacation rental manager is to get more direct bookings, as
We are so delighted to announce that Zeevou’s commission-free property listing website, Zeevou Direct, has
Natacha Parmantier is a vacation rental owner who holds a Marketing Strategy Consulting program to get
Zeevou has published its strategic and development plan in the form of a roadmap. The
Zeevou has been featured in the list of the Top 10 Vacation Rental Management Systems
Booking.com Closes all UK Calendars until May 9th. After Airbnb’s blocking booking calendars in wake
Zeevou’s success in winning The Best Channel Manager Award at the Shortyz 2020 created a
Best Channel Manager Award Best Channel Manager was the most contested category at the Shortyz
Zeevou As a Stage Partner On Thursday 12 March 2020, Zeevou is delighted to be
Zeevou’s new pricing strategy has now been put into place! The roll-out has been eagerly
HOST 2019 brings together the latest developments in the vacation rental and short let business.
Zeevou, a vacation rental channel manager, is set to exhibit at HOST 2019. Our Team
Startup Grind Shortlists Zeevou Startup Grind has shortlisted Zeevou. As a result, it is amongst
Your direct booking website lets you engage with your potential guests and capture their attention
Whether you run a hotel or an Airbnb business, you should consider direct booking as
Before we explore the ways that’ll help you get more direct bookings, let’s look at
Are you ready for Direct Bookings in your short-term rental, holiday let, and Airbnb business?
A great number of your likely guests use search engines to look for holiday and
More than likely, you’ve been to at least one website that made you think, “Wow,
Have you ever wondered why Online Travel Agencies convert visitors so high, but you can’t
After listing a vacation rental on several OTAs, many hosts look to launch their direct
There’s a heated debate among vacation rental managers and serviced apartment operators over the dilemma
OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) and listing sites play an increasingly important role in the vacation
How should I set a nightly rate for my vacation rental? How can I make
Another tumultuous year has come to an end, and 2023 is finally here. What 2023
As many property owners are entering the short-term rental business to earn a good deal
To increase your bookings, you first need to find your way to get your listings
Many vacation rental owners have been able to sustain a decent revenue level for a
Building a direct booking website is just the beginning. You should know how to optimise
A direct booking website is an unignorable keystone to building a self-reliant lucrative rental business
How did you book your last vacation flight and/or accommodation? The answer must be online
Why are direct bookings so important for short-term rental owners? Direct bookings benefit both vacation
Millions of travellers use search engines to find and book accommodations. There is also a
There are multiple third-party platforms to list your properties, yet more reliance on them could
Traditional digital advertising channels have lost their efficiency by large. Ads that rely heavily on
What does scoring the best Black Friday deals mean for you? Do you consider it
Words have the magic power to captivate. Copywriting will teach you how to mingle words
Capturing more direct bookings will sooner or later require building a good direct booking website.
Now that you’ve established one (or more) top-performing vacation rentals, have overcome early challenges and
Building a blog is an inseparable part of a vacation rental’s digital marketing campaigns. However,
Do I have to use discounts to get more direct bookings? Do direct booking discounts
Can you recall one single property manager who doesn’t claim that getting more direct bookings
Listing your property on a short-term rental website is non-negotiable for the success of your
Many short-term rental managers devote a lot of time and attention to improving check-ins and
Booking pet-friendly vacation rentals is becoming increasingly popular among travellers. As a property manager, it’s
More than likely, you’ve been to at least one website that made you think, “Wow,
There are several reasons for starting your own vacation rental business. For example, you might
Many vacation rental managers are in two minds about whether or not safeguard their properties
Dynamic pricing for vacation rentals entails setting flexible nightly rates based on real-time demand. Algorithms
Pricing properties is a key factor in the vacation rental industry. In order to get
Automation software and a good Property Management System (PMS) reduce, practically, all property managers’ obligations
All property owners and managers’ ultimate goal is to generate a healthy stream of income.
Another tumultuous year has come to an end, and 2023 is finally here. What 2023
Managing short-term rentals has never been a piece of cake and it’s one of the
If you google ‘the most profitable vacation rentals, you might face long explanations about the
How do you make adjustments when you face a crisis in your life? How do
As a vacation rental owner, you’re dealing with various issues, such as housekeeping, growing revenue,
Having a close-knit and consolidated property management staff is valuable for a property owner. Various
Why Having a Vacation Rental Calendar Is Crucial to Your Business? As an investor in
If you are in the vacation rental business, you know it’s crucial to utilise the
Nothing is more enjoyable for a vacation rental manager than a jam-packed booking calendar and
As many property owners are entering the short-term rental business to earn a good deal
Another stay at your rental home is over. You’re pleased with another lucky hosting experience,
Being a vacation rental owner or manager, there are times you can use a community
The moment your guests arrive at your property and start exploring their home away from
Our blog post on Arbitrage Properties discussed a type of investment for entering the vacation
Many vacation rental owners have been able to sustain a decent revenue level for a
Cleanliness is one of the key factors that directly influences guest satisfaction and brings about
Great property managers should always be on top of things, no matter where they are.
Since most short-term rental guests are accustomed to paying security deposits, having the proper procedure
As a property manager, you deal with many operational issues to create a memorable guest
Why are direct bookings so important for short-term rental owners? Direct bookings benefit both vacation
Having trouble with managing Booking.com security deposits? Well, you are not alone. The security deposit
Have you recently started a hospitality business, or are you considering getting into the vacation
Channel managers are the unquestionable heroes of vacation rental management in our era. They save
Nothing is more enjoyable for a vacation rental manager than a jam-packed booking calendar and
As a vacation rental manager, promoting your rentals on multiple channels is a way to
Channel managers are a crucial component of a short-term rental property manager’s tech stack. They
Capturing more direct bookings will sooner or later require building a good direct booking website.
Ranking higher within Airbnb’s search results among an endless list of similar listings translates to
Every short term rental manager knows the significance of listing their property on multiple Online
Promotions are powerful tools for marketing and optimising revenue in the short-term rental industry. In
Have you heard of people talking about channel managers, OTAs, iCal, and APIs but are
We are extremely pleased to announce that Zeevou was selected as one of the winners
How do I list on Booking.com? If you are a vacation rental manager you will
Listing your property on a short-term rental website is non-negotiable for the success of your
For a vacation rental property manager, nothing is probably more terrifying than overbookings. Although capturing
Using several channels increases the visibility of your vacation rental and serviced apartments and hence
Best Channel Manager Award Best Channel Manager was the most contested category at the Shortyz
Solo travel is already on the rise, and it’s the next big thing. In this
Smart locks are more affordable for your Airbnb business. The sleek and shiny design of
Hosting is hard work. You have to take care of a whole lot from getting
Whether you are looking for someone to manage your property as a short-term rental or
Thanks to the growth of online booking platforms, vacationers are provided with various options for
Your payment gateway integration directly affects the conversion rate on your direct booking website. An
It is amazing how technology has changed our lives; it can fill in the gaps
Capturing more direct bookings will sooner or later require building a good direct booking website.
What Is Web Application Integration and How Does it Help Your Business? ‘Web Application Integration’
Due to their time-efficiency and cost-effectiveness, cloud-based accounting softwares have been increasingly in demand over
Have you heard of people talking about channel managers, OTAs, iCal, and APIs but are
Airbnb pricing tools such as Beyond Pricing and PriceLabs are what you need to have
Sage Pay has rebranded. From July 13th, 2020, Sage Pay will be known as Opayo
Communication tools are a must in a property manager’s toolbox. You need to communicate with
KeyNest and Zeevou have announced an integration between their services The integration allows short-term rental
To set the right price based on changes in demand, applying a dynamic pricing software
Tweaking the minimum night stay rules and changing the nightly price for special occasions would
Another tumultuous year has come to an end, and 2023 is finally here. What 2023
The possibility to work from home in the post-pandemic world has tremendously changed life and
The first week of the new year started with some stressful news for people in
Just like the other sections of the hospitality industry, vacation rentals have been hit by
“ COVID-19 is putting an end to 11 years of unprecedented growth in the hotel
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has largely impacted the hospitality industry. The flow of
Here to Help – how can we best help? In light of the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 and Airbnb Hosts, how to get additional direct bookings, more Airbnb/Booking.com traffic and turn
As the number of coronavirus cases is growing worldwide, more and more travellers are temporarily
Are you a host looking to provide a new and exciting experience for your guests?
My sister and I planned to visit Rome during the Christmas holidays in 2018. Initially,
Your direct booking website lets you engage with your potential guests and capture their attention
A great number of your likely guests use search engines to look for holiday and
Have you ever wondered why Online Travel Agencies convert visitors so high, but you can’t
OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) and listing sites play an increasingly important role in the vacation
How should I set a nightly rate for my vacation rental? How can I make
Vacation rental revenue management is no rocket science. However, it is complex enough to lead
Without vacation rental marketing, running a short-term rental business would be like throwing a wedding
‘Success is not measured by what you do compared to what somebody else does. Success
Having a close-knit and consolidated property management staff is valuable for a property owner. Various
To increase your bookings, you first need to find your way to get your listings
Imagine you’re grocery shopping. You go for a packet of breakfast cereal, but there’s only
How do we feel at home? We have no problem using electrical appliances and do
Many vacation rental owners have been able to sustain a decent revenue level for a
How did you book your last vacation flight and/or accommodation? The answer must be online
Maximising profit is the ultimate goal of every vacation rental manager. Establishing specific pricing strategies
Renting out your vacation rental(s) at the right price is an art. Technology has made
According to Statista, over two-thirds of Instagram users are aged between 18-34. This is great
“Entertainment is the greatest socializing force in the world” Daniel Beaty Believe it or not,
Traditional digital advertising channels have lost their efficiency by large. Ads that rely heavily on
The favourite time of the year is fast approaching, and travellers are deciding where to
What does scoring the best Black Friday deals mean for you? Do you consider it
What sets vacation rentals apart from hotels is the homey feel they offer their guests.
Vacation rental managers and property owners have countless ways to catch up on short-term rental
Words have the magic power to captivate. Copywriting will teach you how to mingle words
Social media provides a great opportunity for short-term rental owners to attract potential guests and
As in many businesses, the tendency towards using cell phones for managing tasks is increasing
Now that you’ve established one (or more) top-performing vacation rentals, have overcome early challenges and
Ranking higher within Airbnb’s search results among an endless list of similar listings translates to
My sister and I planned to visit Rome during the Christmas holidays in 2018. Initially,
Many short-term rental managers devote a lot of time and attention to improving check-ins and
We don’t live in an ideal world, so you don’t always host quiet and considerate
Vacation rental management is a dynamic and fast-growing business. So, you need to apply various
‘Success is not measured by what you do compared to what somebody else does. Success
A short-term rental (STR) business demands many tasks from hosts and property managers. These tasks
Imagine you’re grocery shopping. You go for a packet of breakfast cereal, but there’s only
As a vacation rental manager, you know exactly the difficulty of running an efficient and
Images are powerful tools to showcase your property and help travellers imagine themselves in your
Building a direct booking website is just the beginning. You should know how to optimise
Effective communication with your guests is key to boosting your vacation rental business. Airbnb message
Great property managers should always be on top of things, no matter where they are.
As a vacation rental manager, promoting your rentals on multiple channels is a way to
Peak season is a significant period in which you can amplify your vacation rental revenue.
Maximising profit is the ultimate goal of every vacation rental manager. Establishing specific pricing strategies
One of the crucial roles of property managers is to ensure that funds flow flawlessly
We don’t live in an ideal world, so some travellers don’t obey the rules and
Renting out your vacation rental(s) at the right price is an art. Technology has made
According to Statista, over two-thirds of Instagram users are aged between 18-34. This is great
There are multiple third-party platforms to list your properties, yet more reliance on them could
Smart locks will secure your vacation rental and bring you peace of mind. Not only
Language barriers can cause unexpected hiccups and big problems. Many funny incidents occur in hospitality
Managing vacation rental housekeeping is key to bringing about the best guest experience, and ultimately,
“Entertainment is the greatest socializing force in the world” Daniel Beaty Believe it or not,
Traditional digital advertising channels have lost their efficiency by large. Ads that rely heavily on
The favourite time of the year is fast approaching, and travellers are deciding where to
As a short-term rental owner, you need safe and effective ways to settle online payments
The primary basis of hospitality is guest experience, delivering unique experiences that your guests can
A security deposit is like a shield for your vacation rental property. That is why
Ranking higher within Airbnb’s search results among an endless list of similar listings translates to
Are you a host looking to provide a new and exciting experience for your guests?
My sister and I planned to visit Rome during the Christmas holidays in 2018. Initially,
The hospitality industry is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and innovations emerging to make property
What better way to celebrate the International Day of Families than with a family-friendly vacation
Your direct booking website lets you engage with your potential guests and capture their attention
Many short-term rental managers devote a lot of time and attention to improving check-ins and
We don’t live in an ideal world, so you don’t always host quiet and considerate
Have you ever wondered why Online Travel Agencies convert visitors so high, but you can’t
There’s a heated debate among vacation rental managers and serviced apartment operators over the dilemma
OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) and listing sites play an increasingly important role in the vacation
Many vacation rental managers are in two minds about whether or not safeguard their properties
Thanks to the growth of online booking platforms, vacationers are provided with various options for
Dynamic pricing for vacation rentals entails setting flexible nightly rates based on real-time demand. Algorithms
How should I set a nightly rate for my vacation rental? How can I make
If someone tells you to go to a place where you can find a precious
How do you measure the performance of your vacation rental or serviced apartment business? There
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) help you measure the performance of your vacation rental or property
Vacation rental revenue management is no rocket science. However, it is complex enough to lead
Automation software and a good Property Management System (PMS) reduce, practically, all property managers’ obligations
The 2020’s travel trends were not of those types that come and go every year.
If you’re looking to get direct bookings and work for your own profit rather than
Another tumultuous year has come to an end, and 2023 is finally here. What 2023
If you google ‘the most profitable vacation rentals, you might face long explanations about the
Vacation rental management is a dynamic and fast-growing business. So, you need to apply various
‘Success is not measured by what you do compared to what somebody else does. Success
How do you make adjustments when you face a crisis in your life? How do
Investing in short-term rental properties requires hard work and effort, even before buying one, to
Your payment gateway integration directly affects the conversion rate on your direct booking website. An
Having a close-knit and consolidated property management staff is valuable for a property owner. Various
Nothing is more enjoyable for a vacation rental manager than a jam-packed booking calendar and
Listing on Airbnb is as easy as can be. Create an Airbnb account, fill out
After listing a vacation rental on several OTAs, many hosts look to launch their direct
There’s a heated debate among vacation rental managers and serviced apartment operators over the dilemma
In December 2020, Airbnb went public, making it a hot topic in the stock market
Vacation rental revenue management is no rocket science. However, it is complex enough to lead
Guest screening is one of the top concerns of every Airbnber. No vacation rental manager
To run a more sustainable vacation rental business and get more bookings in the long
Undoubtedly, listing on Airbnb can bring every short-term rental business enhanced exposure, a steady income
Do you know how to measure your performance on Airbnb as a host? How can
Alison and her friends were going to spend a week in Torraca, Italy. They booked
Being a vacation rental owner or manager, there are times you can use a community
How do we feel at home? We have no problem using electrical appliances and do
The moment your guests arrive at your property and start exploring their home away from
Many vacation rental owners have been able to sustain a decent revenue level for a
How can I manage an Airbnb like a pro? How can I run a successful
Dealing with overly fussy guests and negative Airbnb reviews are every vacation rental manager’s chronic
Effective communication with your guests is key to boosting your vacation rental business. Airbnb message
To address the needs of the world travelling again, Airbnb is rolling out a new
Airbnb’s cancellation refunds to guests in the early stages of the pandemic provoked a storm
Can a faster broadband connection increase the value of an Airbnb? Should you publish your
The possibility to work from home in the post-pandemic world has tremendously changed life and
What sets vacation rentals apart from hotels is the homey feel they offer their guests.
A security deposit is like a shield for your vacation rental property. That is why
A party that ruined a rental property An Airbnb rental turned to a junkie den
Why should you watch vacation rental TV shows? To make the most of what you
Ranking higher within Airbnb’s search results among an endless list of similar listings translates to
Knowing how to automate Airbnb operations is the key for all Airbnb Hosts to reach
Guess you have already dealt with this situation. You have done all the work and
Additional guests are a nuisance everywhere, be it a party, gathering, trip or Airbnb extra
It is undoubtedly exaggerating if we claim that the word ‘Airbnb’ is just as famous
Zeevou streamlines various aspects of managing your short-term rental company,
allowing you to focus more on scaling your business.
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