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

26 January 2025

Listing a timeshare on Airbnb can be an appealing option for hosts looking to dip ...

Task Management for Vacation Rentals: How Zeevou Simplifies Property Operations

Managing holiday lets can feel like juggling a dozen tasks at once: coordinating housekeeping schedules, addressing maintenance issues, and meeting guest expectations. Property managers often find themselves buried in spreadsheets

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....

Streamlined Property Management Report to Owner for Success

Is sending property management reports to owners an easy job? As a property manager, have you: Automated owner reporting serves as an essential solution that offers property owners a clear

Black Friday Deals for Vacation Rentals: 10 Enticing Promotion Ideas

What does scoring the best Black Friday deals mean for you? Do you consider it an unbeatable opportunity to hunt the best of the bargains?

10 Essential Airbnb Hosting Tips for a Memorable Thanksgiving

Embarking on the journey of Airbnb hosting opens doors to extra income and exciting encounters worldwide. In navigating the ever-changing travel landscape...

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...

Airbnb Horror Stories to Make Hosts Think Twice Before Accepting Bookings

As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to explore the chilling tales from the world of Airbnb. Beneath the surface of seemingly profitable stays lies a realm of unexpected horrors

Collect Guest Emails to Boost Direct Bookings

Why Collect Guest Email Addresses? Are you relying solely on third-party booking platforms like Airbnb or Booking.com to manage guest communications? While it seems convenient, you’re missing a key element

From Setup to Success: A Guide to Luxury Home Rentals

Luxury home rentals present a unique opportunity for hosts to maximise their investment through exceptional guest experiences. Success begins with meticulous setup, including selecting prime locations, investing in high-quality furnishings,

News

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Top 10 Vacation Rental Management Systems 2020

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

Breaking News: Booking.com Closes All UK Calendars until May 9th

Booking.com Closes all UK Calendars until May 9th ...

Zeevou’s Free Plan for Short-Term Rentals

Why did we think of developing Zeevou’s free plan? Zeevou’s success in winning The Best Channel Manager Award...

Best Channel Manager Award Won by Zeevou

Best Channel Manager was the most contested category at the Shortyz 2020 – and Zeevou are extremely...

Direct Booking

8 Ultimate SEO Tips for Vacation Rental Websites

A great number of your likely guests use search engines to look for holiday and business accommodation...

9 Handy Tips to Improve Conversion Rate on Your Direct Booking Website

Have you ever wondered why Online Travel Agencies convert visitors so high, but you can’t make many conversions on your direct...

Direct Booking Websites vs OTAs, Which One Gives You More Profit?

There’s a heated debate among vacation rental managers and serviced apartment operators over the dilemma of direct booking...

How to Build a Vacation Rental Website

OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) and listing sites play an increasingly important role in the vacation rental and serviced apartment industry...

How Do I Know What Nightly Rate to Set for My Vacation Rental?

How should I set a nightly rate for my vacation rental? How can I make sure that my vacation rental is priced appropriately?

Property Manager’s To-Do List for Running a Successful Business in 2023

Another tumultuous year has come to an end, and 2023 is finally here. What 2023 has in store...

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...

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...

Top 8 Tips to Increase Airbnb Revenue

Many vacation rental owners have been able to sustain a decent revenue level for a few years by implementing the BnB revenue management methods...

Operations

What Are Terms and Conditions for Direct Bookings?

Terms and Conditions for direct bookings, a rental agreement, or contract between host and guest, are different names for the same...

How Can Property Management Reports Benefit Your Vacation Rental Business?

Automation software and a good Property Management System (PMS) reduce...

Airbnb Pricing Tools Beyond vs PriceLabs, a Side-by-Side Comparison

To gain comprehensive insights into your vacation rental rates in various markets, Airbnb pricing tools like PriceLabs and Beyond...

4 Effective Solutions to Remotely Monitor Your Airbnb’s Cleanliness

Managing Airbnb remotely gives you the freedom to lead a digital nomad lifestyle and work online wherever on earth you are. However...

Automated Operations for Property Management

Automation has become an integral part of almost every business since the beginning of the modern era. It takes over the labour which, in older times, humans had to...

How to Automate Your Vacation Rental Bookkeeping

Effective vacation rental bookkeeping is the backbone of a successful Airbnb business. It goes beyond just balanced books...

Zeevou’s Essential Tools for Your Airbnb Revenue Management

Vacation rental revenue management means finding the perfect balance between pricing and occupancy to ensure maximum profits. This can be a complex and time-consuming task...

Overcoming Property Management Communication Challenges with Zeevou Solutions

Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful property management. Hosts often face...

All You Should Know about Xero vs QuickBooks

Due to their time-efficiency and cost-effectiveness, cloud-based accounting software has been increasingly in demand over the past few years. These solutions offer many features that most small to medium-sized businesses...

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Marketing

Zeevou’s Essential Tools for Your Airbnb Revenue Management

Vacation rental revenue management means finding the perfect balance between pricing and occupancy to ensure maximum profits. This can be a complex and time-consuming task...

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...

Zeevou’s Short-Term Rental Management Solution with Housekeeping Mobile App

As in many businesses, the trend of using smart phones for managing tasks is increasing in short-term....

Creating Your Dream Vacation Rental Website: Do’s and Don’ts

In today’s digital age, a well-designed and user-friendly website is crucial for the success of your vacation rental business...

Themed Vacation Rentals: A Unique Experience

Are you a host looking to provide a new and exciting experience for your guests? Consider offering themed vacation rentals to elevate their travel adventures...

How to Build a Good Property Page on Your Website?

Your direct booking website lets you engage with your potential guests and capture their attention to receive more commission-free...

8 Ultimate SEO Tips for Vacation Rental Websites

A great number of your likely guests use search engines to look for holiday and business accommodation...

9 Handy Tips to Improve Conversion Rate on Your Direct Booking Website

Have you ever wondered why Online Travel Agencies convert visitors so high, but you can’t make many conversions on your direct...

How to Build a Vacation Rental Website

OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) and listing sites play an increasingly important role in the vacation rental and serviced apartment industry...

Customer Service

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...

Vacation Rental Management Tips for Experts

Vacation rental management is a dynamic and fast-growing business. So, you need to apply various tools and techniques...

6 Most Effective Property Management Key Performance Indicators

Success is not measured by what you do compared to what somebody else does. Success is measured by what you do...

How a PMS Support Team Helps with Vacation Rental Business Growth

A short-term rental (STR) business demands many tasks from hosts and property managers. These tasks could be answering...

Maximise Your Bookings Using Booking.com Rate Plans

Imagine you’re grocery shopping. You go for a packet of breakfast cereal, but there’s only one type on the shelves...

Benefits of Using a Vacation Rental Software

As a vacation rental manager, you know exactly the difficulty of running an efficient and profitable business. You deal with multiple tasks daily...

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...

Where Is My Airbnb Inbox?

Effective communication with your guests is key to boosting your vacation rental business. Airbnb message inbox makes this easy for you...

How Does Zeevou’s Host App Simplify Your Vacation Rental Operations?

Great property managers should always be on top of things, no matter where they are...

Industry Insights

Why Your Vacation Rental Website Needs a Google Analytics Account

Can you recall one single property manager who doesn’t claim that getting more direct bookings is one of their ultimate goals...

10 Must-Have Board Games for Your Vacation Rental

What sets vacation rentals apart from hotels is the homey feel they offer their guests. As a result, providing whatever...

Airbnb Neighbour Complaints: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

Airbnb and short-term rentals can boost local economies by attracting tourists who spend money on...

How to Make the Most of Shoulder Season as a Host

For hosts, shoulder season is particularly important because it helps maintain a steady stream of bookings throughout the year...

Creating a Pet-Friendly Vacation Rental: Attract More Guests

The demand for pet-friendly vacation rentals has been on the rise as more travellers seek accommodations that cater to...

Why You Need Multiple Location Property Management Software

Multiple Location Property Management Software is designed to help hosts oversee and manage properties spread across...

RemoteLock Integration with Zeevou: Lock in Safety

It is amazing how technology has changed our lives; it can fill in the gaps you never knew you had. RemoteLock is a smart tool...

10 Must-Have Indoor Activities to Keep Guests Entertained in Your Vacation Rental

Imagine happy guests curled up with a movie marathon on a rainy day, families laughing and playing...

Sustainable Hosting: 15 Ideas to Run Eco-Friendly Vacation Rentals

The landscape of guest experience has hugely changed over the recent years with the gradual emergence of two principal demands...

Airbnb

8 Tips for Listing on Airbnb You Must Know

Listing on Airbnb is as easy as can be. Create an Airbnb account, fill out a few fields with your property’s information, upload a few photos, and there you go!

Optimise Revenue Streams with an Airbnb Calculator

Maximising your income as an Airbnb host requires setting the right prices. However, it can feel like a guessing game...

How to Switch to Another PMS Easily

To run a more solid vacation rental business, it is imperative to review your current Property Management System (PMS) thoroughly. This way, you can see...

Mastering Airbnb Property Management: Unlock the Secrets

Working as an Airbnb manager offers a rewarding career opportunity with significant earning potential...

What We Mean When We Talk about Airbnb Service Fees

Listing on Airbnb can bring every short-term rental business enhanced exposure, a steady income...

What Is Airbnb Insights and How Does It Help Vacation Rental Managers?

Do you know how to measure your performance on Airbnb as a host? How can you have a realistic view...

4 Effective Solutions to Remotely Monitor Your Airbnb’s Cleanliness

Managing Airbnb remotely gives you the freedom to lead a digital nomad lifestyle and work online wherever on earth you are. However...

Airbnb Refund Policy: A Concern for Hosts?

During the pandemic's early stages, Airbnb's refunds to guests sparked objections and mistrust among hosts. That’s why many hosts view the Airbnb refund policy sceptically...

Airbnb Cleaning Fee: Tips and Strategies for Hosts

Mastering the art of setting an Airbnb cleaning fee is important for hosts seeking to maintain a clean space and streamline operations. In this article, we explore valuable tips that

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.

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