Zeevou Blog

The Zeevou Blog is one of the leading resources on tips, insights, and news for the short term rental and vacation rental management world. 

Stay in the Loop: Sign up to receive our free resources, exclusive offers and announcements.

Search
All
Property Management Expansion: Strategies for Successfully Entering New Markets- Zeevou

Property Management Expansion: Strategies for Successfully Entering New Markets

Property management expansion into new markets presents a prime growth opportunity, enabling property managers to ...

Read More »
contactless future of the hospitality industry - Zeevou

The Contactless Future of Guest Experience

Technological advancements are revolutionising how we communicate and do business, including in the short-term rental industry. Innovations are driving a shift towards a more contactless guest experience, replacing face-to-face interactions

Read More »

Booking.com Insurance for Hosts: What’s Covered and How It Works- Zeevou

Booking.com Insurance for Hosts: What’s Covered and How It Works

As a Booking.com host, your top priority is creating a safe and enjoyable experience for your guests. But what about protecting your vacation property from the unexpected? That’s where Booking.com

Read More »

How-Can-Guest-ID-Verification-Benefit-Your-Vacation-Rental-Business-Zeevou

How Can Guest ID Verification Benefit Your Vacation Rental Business?

Have you received massive cleaning bills recently? If so, look at your calendar and see who’s been staying at your rental. If you don’t know the identity of your guests,

Read More »

The-Importance-of-Guest-Vetting- Zeevou

The Importance of Guest Vetting

We don’t live in an ideal world, so you don’t always host quiet and considerate guests. You may face risky reservations that could threaten your property...

Read More »

5-Things-to-Know-about-Security-Deposits-for-Vacation-Rentals- Zeevou

5 Things to Know about Security Deposits for Vacation Rentals

Many vacation rental managers are in two minds about whether or not safeguard their properties...

Read More »

enting-Out-Your-Timeshare-on-Airbnb-Tips-Challenges-and-Opportunities- Zeevou

Renting Out Your Timeshare on Airbnb: Tips, Challenges, and Opportunities

Listing a timeshare on Airbnb can be an appealing option for hosts looking to dip their toes into vacation property investment without the full-time commitment of traditional ownership. Timeshares let

Read More »

Building Direct Guest Relationships on Airbnb

In the past, OTAs like Airbnb used anonymous email addresses to communicate between guests and hosts. This made it difficult for hosts to build direct relationships with their guests and

Read More »

Kid-Friendly Vacation Rentals: How to Prepare Your Airbnb for Kids

Creating a kid-friendly vacation rental can make your property the perfect choice for families looking for a stress-free vacation. Discover essential tips for preparing your Airbnb for kids, covering safety

Read More »

Top 2025 New Year Resolutions for Vacation Rental Managers- Zeevou

Top 2025 New Year Resolutions for Vacation Rental Managers

As we enter 2025, the vacation rental industry continues to adapt to evolving guest expectations. Staying ahead of the competition requires prioritising guest experience, which has emerged as the key

Read More »

News
Zeevou Hospitality Award

Zeevou Receives 2020 LUXlife Magazine’s Hospitality Awards

Zeevou is proud to have won the LUXlife magazine’s 5th annual Hospitality Awards as the Best...

Read More »

Zeevou Academy- Property management learning platform

Zeevou Academy, the Ultimate Learning Space for Short-term Rentals

In today’s world, the exclusivity of knowledge and experience is quite widespread. It’s a common belief...

Read More »

Termination of Master Cancel by RentalGuardian

Termination of Master Cancel by RentalGuardian

To cover one of the most important developments in the hospitality and insurance industries, we are here with an update: the termination of Master Cancel by RentalGuardian. Since the beginning...

Read More »

Impacts of COVID-19 on Vacation Rentals: Short to Mid Term Webinar

Just like the other sections of the hospitality industry, vacation rentals have been hit by the recent pandemic and the big rebound hasn’t occurred yet. Impacts of COVID-19...

Read More »

Top 7 The 2020 Book Direct Show Presentations You Shouldn’t Miss!

Top 7 The 2020 Book Direct Show Presentations You Shouldn’t Miss!

How much do you know about The 2020 Book Direct Show? What is the ultimate goal...

Read More »

Zeevou’s Commission-free Booking Platform, Zeevou Direct, Featured in The New York Times

Zeevou’s Commission-free Booking Platform, Zeevou Direct, Featured in The New York Times

We are so delighted to announce that Zeevou’s commission-free property listing website...

Read More »

Zeevou Among 2020 Best Direct Booking Platforms

Zeevou Among 2020 Best Direct Booking Platforms

Natacha Parmantier is a vacation rental owner who holds a Marketing Strategy Consulting program to get more direct...

Read More »

Zeevou's Roadmap is rolled out!

Zeevou Rolls out Its Roadmap

Zeevou has published its strategic and development plan in the form of a roadmap. The public announcement is an endeavour...

Read More »

Top 10 Vacation Rental Management Systems 2020

Top 10 Vacation Rental Management Systems 2020

Zeevou has been featured in the list of the Top 10 Vacation Rental Management Systems of 2020...

Read More »

Direct Booking
direct booking discount- Zeevou- Vector of a lady with discount tag

How and When to Use Discounts to Get More Direct Bookings

Do I have to use discounts to get more direct bookings? Do direct booking discounts actually help my short-term rental business?

Read More »

Vacation rental blog post ideas- Zeevou

7 Appealing Vacation Rental Blog Post Ideas for Your Direct Booking Website

Building a blog is an inseparable part of a vacation rental’s digital marketing campaigns...

Read More »

7-Direct-Booking-Strategies-That-Will-Maximise-Your-Profit- Zeevou

7 Direct Booking Strategies That Will Maximise Your Profit

Whether you run a hotel or an Airbnb business, you should consider direct booking as an ultimate way to increase profits...

Read More »

Top 7 The 2020 Book Direct Show Presentations You Shouldn’t Miss!

Top 7 The 2020 Book Direct Show Presentations You Shouldn’t Miss!

How much do you know about The 2020 Book Direct Show? What is the ultimate goal...

Read More »

How to Collect Payments for Direct Bookings

How to Collect Payments for Direct Bookings

Did you know that the vast majority of short term rental owners pay the 15%-30% of their nightly rates as commission to Online Travel...

Read More »

Zeevou set to launch on March 20th 2020

Zeevou set to launch on March 20th 2020 Zeevou will also be rolling out a commission-free OTA (Zeevou Direct)

Worldwide: Zeevou will announce the official launch of its specialist Property Management System and innovative Channel Manager in March 2020. Our aim is to shake up the hospitality industry –

Read More »

10-Best-Vacation-Rental-Websites - Zeevou

The 10 Best Short-term Rental Websites for Listing Your Properties

Listing your property on a short-term rental website is non-negotiable for the success of your business...

Read More »

10 Key Roles of a Serviced Accommodation Management Company-Zeevou

10 Key Roles of a Serviced Accommodation Management Company

As many property owners are entering the short-term rental business to earn a good deal of side income from investment...

Read More »

Smart-Strategies-to-Generate-Leads-for-Your-Vacation-Rental-Business - Zeevou

18 Smart Strategies to Generate Leads for Your Vacation Rental Business

To increase your bookings, you first need to find your way to get your listings in front of your target guests and generate quality...

Read More »

Operations
Increase-Bookings-with-Smart-Home-Rentals- Zeevou

Increase Bookings with Smart Home Rentals

In today’s tech-driven world, running smart home rentals can be a game-changer for boosting bookings and enhancing the guest experience. From keyless entry and smart thermostats to automated lighting and

Read More »

The Secure Vacation Rental Payment Solutions- Zeevou

How to Make Your Vacation Rental Payments 100% Secure?

As a short-term rental owner, you need safe and effective ways to settle online payments to succeed in this industry....

Read More »

What Are the Basic Facilities for Disabled Guests in Hotels and Vacation Rentals?-Zeevou

What Are the Basic Facilities for Disabled Guests in Hotels and Vacation Rentals?

The primary basis of hospitality is guest experience, delivering unique experiences that your guests can...

Read More »

Airbnb security deposit issues- Zeevou

Common Airbnb Security Deposit Issues and How to Solve Them

A security deposit is like a shield for your vacation rental property. That is why many listing platforms like Airbnb use security deposits...

Read More »

How to Find the Best Smart Locks for Airbnb-Zeevou

How to Find the Best Smart Locks for Airbnb

Smart locks are more affordable for your Airbnb business. The sleek and shiny design of a smart lock on your door makes a great first impression...

Read More »

Automated-Messages-That-Can-Save-Your-Vacation-Rental-Business

5 Automated Messages That Can Save Your Vacation Rental Business

Many property managers claim that it is critical to implement automated messages for a vacation rental business, especially when running more than ten lets. If you have doubts about this

Read More »

Long-term Rental vs Short-term Rental Managing Both From the Same System- Zeevou

Long-term Rental vs Short-term Rental Managing Both From the Same System

As a vacation rental manager, you might have felt the need to manage long- and short-term rentals at the same time and from the same system. Why? In the pre-Covid

Read More »

4 Vacation Rental Housekeeping Mistakes to Avoid-Zeevou

4 Tactical Vacation Rental Housekeeping Mistakes to Avoid

People choose vacation rentals over hotels to feel homey. This doesn’t mean they don’t expect a short-term rental to be hotel-grade comfortable, spotless as a 5-star hotel, and look, smell,

Read More »

How to screen Airbnb Guests- Zeevou

How to Screen Airbnb Guests to Eliminate Reservation Risks

They are real stories that happened to some property owners who tended to make some money from their rental, but they ended up with severe property damages and losing a

Read More »

Channel Manager
Why you need to be looking at the solo traveler market for your SA business

Why you need to be looking at the solo traveller market for your SA business

Solo travel is already on the rise, and it’s the next big thing...

Read More »

10-Best-Vacation-Rental-Websites - Zeevou

The 10 Best Short-term Rental Websites for Listing Your Properties

Listing your property on a short-term rental website is non-negotiable for the success of your business...

Read More »

How Zeevou’s Channel Manager Benefits Your Vacation Rental Business

Channel managers are a crucial component of a short-term rental property manager’s tech stack. They automate the distribution of listings on multiple online...

Read More »

The-Ultimate-Guide-to-the-Best-Channel-Manager-Software- Zeevou

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Channel Manager Software

Channel managers are the unquestionable heroes of vacation rental management in our era. They save property managers from...

Read More »

How-to-Manage-Housekeepers-with-a-Busy-Booking-Calendar-Zeevou

How to Manage Housekeepers with a Busy Booking Calendar

Nothing is more enjoyable for a vacation rental manager than a jam-packed booking calendar and...

Read More »

Listing on multiple channels - Zeevou

Should You List Your Vacation Rental on Multiple Channels?

When it comes to managing your vacation rental, one of the key decisions you'll face is where to list it. The rise of online platforms has...

Read More »

Vacation-Rental-Channel-Manager-Why-Do-You-Need-One-Featured-Image-Zeevou

Vacation Rental Channel Manager: Why Do You Need One?

Have you recently started a hospitality business, or are you considering getting into the...

Read More »

Proven Methods to Avoid Double Booking in Your Vacation Rental

Proven Methods to Avoid Double Booking in Your Vacation Rental

Capturing as many bookings as possible and filling your vacation rental’s occupancy calendar may be your ultimate goal...

Read More »

Co-Hosting
COVID-19
Marketing
Airbn Guest Manual- zeevou

Airbnb Guest Manual and How to Make One

How do we feel at home? We have no problem using electrical appliances and do not need to search much to find stuff. We know how the neighbourhood works...

Read More »

Top 3 Reasons to List on Expedia for Property Managers- Zeevou

Top 3 Reasons to List on Expedia for Property Managers

Every short term rental manager knows the significance of listing their property on multiple Online Travel Agencies...

Read More »

How to Develop a Content Strategy for Property Management Blog

How to Develop a Content Strategy for Your Property Management Blog

It’s almost 2021, but blogging is still around and remains one of the most popular marketing strategies. Today, you can hardly find a business that doesn’t have a blog, both

Read More »

Vacation Rental Influencer Marketing: Today’s Best Bet to Get Seen

Traditional digital advertising channels have lost their efficiency by large. Ads that rely heavily on words give their place...

Read More »

A 6-Step Roadmap to Grow Your Vacation Rental Business-Zeevou

A 6-Step Roadmap to Grow Your Vacation Rental Business

Now that you’ve established one (or more) top-performing vacation rentals, have overcome early challenges and grasped...

Read More »

Airbnb Host Tips: 8 Proven Airbnb SEO Hacks Every Vacation Rental Owner Must Use-Zeevou

Airbnb Host Tips: 8 Proven Airbnb SEO Hacks Every Vacation Rental Owner Must Use

Ranking higher within Airbnb’s search results among an endless list of similar listings translates...

Read More »

What Is a Unified Inbox?-Zeevou

What Is a Unified Inbox?

Vacation rental management entails a lot of text switching before, after and during a guests’ stay at your vacation rental. The more guests you host, the more communication you have...

Read More »

keywords for vacation rentals- Zeevou

How to Do a Complete Keyword Research for Vacation Rentals

If you’re following our blog posts at least once in a while, you might know how important it is to have a direct booking website, as getting direct bookings without

Read More »

Customer Service

Vacation Rental Influencer Marketing: Today’s Best Bet to Get Seen

Traditional digital advertising channels have lost their efficiency by large. Ads that rely heavily on words give their place...

Read More »

The Secure Vacation Rental Payment Solutions- Zeevou

How to Make Your Vacation Rental Payments 100% Secure?

As a short-term rental owner, you need safe and effective ways to settle online payments to succeed in this industry....

Read More »

What Are the Basic Facilities for Disabled Guests in Hotels and Vacation Rentals?-Zeevou

What Are the Basic Facilities for Disabled Guests in Hotels and Vacation Rentals?

The primary basis of hospitality is guest experience, delivering unique experiences that your guests can...

Read More »

Airbnb security deposit issues- Zeevou

Common Airbnb Security Deposit Issues and How to Solve Them

A security deposit is like a shield for your vacation rental property. That is why many listing platforms like Airbnb use security deposits...

Read More »

Airbnb Host Tips: 8 Proven Airbnb SEO Hacks Every Vacation Rental Owner Must Use-Zeevou

Airbnb Host Tips: 8 Proven Airbnb SEO Hacks Every Vacation Rental Owner Must Use

Ranking higher within Airbnb’s search results among an endless list of similar listings translates...

Read More »

Guest loyalty- Zeevou

Vacation Rental Loyalty Management Using a CRM: How to Gain Guest Loyalty

One of the most valuable assets every business can have is a vigorous customer database...

Read More »

Impacts of COVID-19 on Vacation Rentals: Short to Mid Term Webinar

Just like the other sections of the hospitality industry, vacation rentals have been hit by the recent pandemic and the big rebound hasn’t occurred yet. Impacts of COVID-19...

Read More »

Property Management Security

Property Management Security: How to Prevent Fraud and Stolen IDs or Credit Cards?

Preventing fraud and stolen IDs or credit cards is a concern of any online business, and with no...

Read More »

How-Can-Property-Images-Increase-the-Chances-of-Getting-More-Bookings

How Can Property Images Increase the Chances of Getting More Bookings?

Images are powerful tools to showcase your property and help travellers imagine themselves in your rental...

Read More »

Industry Insights
enting-Out-Your-Timeshare-on-Airbnb-Tips-Challenges-and-Opportunities- Zeevou

Renting Out Your Timeshare on Airbnb: Tips, Challenges, and Opportunities

Listing a timeshare on Airbnb can be an appealing option for hosts looking to dip their toes into vacation property investment without the full-time commitment of traditional ownership. Timeshares let

Read More »

Kid-Friendly Vacation Rentals: How to Prepare Your Airbnb for Kids

Creating a kid-friendly vacation rental can make your property the perfect choice for families looking for a stress-free vacation. Discover essential tips for preparing your Airbnb for kids, covering safety

Read More »

Vacation Rental Copywriting: 10 Tips to Boost Bookings - Zeevou

Vacation Rental Copywriting: 10 Tips to Boost Bookings

Words have the magic power to captivate. Copywriting will teach you how to mingle words...

Read More »

10 Top Smart Locks Companies for Your Vacation Rental - Zeevou

Top 10 Smart Lock Companies for Your Vacation Rental

Smart locks will secure your vacation rental and bring you peace of mind. Not only can you monitor your property while you’re away...

Read More »

Google Tools for Direct Booking Website - Zeevou

11 Essential Google Tools for Your Direct Booking Website

Building a direct booking website is just the beginning. You should know how to optimise your website...

Read More »

Vacation Rental Pricing Strategy: 4 Mistakes Hosts Must Avoid- Zeevou

Vacation Rental Pricing Strategy: 4 Mistakes Hosts Must Avoid

Vacation rental revenue management is no rocket science. However, it is complex enough to lead vacation rental managers...

Read More »

How Zeevou’s Rate Rules Can Maximise Your Profit- Zeevou

How Zeevou’s Rate Rules Can Maximise Your Profit

Maximising profit is the ultimate goal of every vacation rental manager. Establishing specific pricing strategies helps you...

Read More »

45 Best Vacation Rental Podcasts for Property Managers- Zeevou

45 Best Vacation Rental Podcasts for Property Managers

Vacation rental managers and property owners have countless ways to catch up...

Read More »

How-to-Make-Your-Vacation-Rental-Ready-for-Christmas- Zeevou

How to Make Your Vacation Rental Ready for Christmas

The favourite time of the year is fast approaching, and travellers are deciding where to book their Christmas trips....

Read More »

Airbnb
No Email Alias To Your Airbnb Guests! : Do You Really Need It?-Zeevou

No Email Alias To Your Airbnb Guests! Do You Really Need It?

Last year, Airbnb announced an update for hosts retiring the ability to send emails through Airbnb to guests, effective in early August 2020. Airbnb would take away this essential tool

Read More »

Should-Hosts-Chase-Airbnb-Superhost-Status- Zeevou

Should Hosts Chase Airbnb Superhost Status?

Many Airbnb hosts, especially the recently joined ones, strive to become an Airbnb Superhost and get the badge on their listings and profile pages. Airbnb requires you to meet certain

Read More »

Airbnb security deposit issues- Zeevou

Common Airbnb Security Deposit Issues and How to Solve Them

A security deposit is like a shield for your vacation rental property. That is why many listing platforms like Airbnb use security deposits...

Read More »

Airbnb Guests Check-out Late- Zeevou

Should I Let My Airbnb Guests Check Out Late?

Guess you have already dealt with this situation. You have done all the work and put so much effort into your current guests’ stay. Everything has gone very well so

Read More »

Airbnb Cohost- Zeevou

Airbnb Co-hosts: To Hire or Not to Hire

Running your Airbnb on your own might give you a strong sense of satisfaction as you can personally supervise all aspects of your business and ensure you provide an outstanding

Read More »

How to screen Airbnb Guests- Zeevou

How to Screen Airbnb Guests to Eliminate Reservation Risks

They are real stories that happened to some property owners who tended to make some money from their rental, but they ended up with severe property damages and losing a

Read More »

Airbnb Host Tips: 8 Proven Airbnb SEO Hacks Every Vacation Rental Owner Must Use-Zeevou

Airbnb Host Tips: 8 Proven Airbnb SEO Hacks Every Vacation Rental Owner Must Use

Ranking higher within Airbnb’s search results among an endless list of similar listings translates...

Read More »

4 Most Inspiring Vacation Rental TV Shows-Zeevou

4 Most Inspiring Vacation Rental TV Shows

Why should you watch vacation rental TV shows? To make the most of what you do, first, you must love what you do. People who like their jobs are more

Read More »

An-Ultimate-Guide-to-Airbnb-Automation/ Zeevou

An Ultimate Guide to Airbnb Automation

Knowing how to automate Airbnb operations is the key for all Airbnb Hosts to reach their first and foremost goal: putting more heads in beds – which means a higher

Read More »

It is all about efficient management of your vacation rentals.

Zeevou streamlines various aspects of managing your short-term rental company,
allowing you to focus more on scaling your business.

Scroll to Top
Solution lamp for mobile header

Custom Solutions with Zeevou

Discover tailored solutions perfectly suited to your role, business size, and specific use cases.