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Building Direct Guest Relationships on Airbnb

22 January 2025

In the past, OTAs like Airbnb used anonymous email addresses to communicate between guests and ...

How to Import Your Airbnb Listing into a Direct Booking Website

After listing a vacation rental on several OTAs, many hosts look to launch their direct booking websites...

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

16 Vacation Rental Marketing Tips for 2024

Without vacation rental marketing, running a short-term rental business would be like throwing a wedding and forgetting to send invitations...

Hosting a Halloween-Themed Airbnb: Tricks, Treats, and Top Tips

Halloween is the perfect time to transform your Airbnb into a festive and spooky escape that guests will love. From promoting nearby haunted attractions to collaborating with local businesses, a

Airbnb Interior Design: 10 Tips from a Senior Designer

If you’re looking to create a captivating and inviting space for your vacation rental, you’re in the right place...

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

Effortless Online Check-In Process: How Zeevou Makes It Easy

In today’s digital age, efficiency and simplicity are paramount in the hospitality industry. As businesses strive to enhance customer experiences and maximise their operational effectiveness, mastering the art of online

6 Tips to Improve Guest Experience in a Vacation Rental Business

My sister and I planned to visit Rome during the Christmas holidays in 2018. Initially, it was an exciting experience as it was our...

7 Essential Tips for Scaling Your Serviced Accommodation Business

Scaling Your Serviced Accommodation Business is not an easy task. You may have successfully set up ...

News

Zeevou’s New Pricing Strategy

Zeevou’s new pricing strategy has now been put into place! The roll-out has been eagerly embraced by Zeevou’s partner hosts...

Let’s See What Happened at HOST 2019!

HOST 2019 brings together the latest developments in the vacation rental and short let business...

Vacation Rental Channel Manager at HOST 2019

Zeevou, a vacation rental channel manager, is set to exhibit at HOST 2019. Our Team have managed to secure a prime booth right...

Startup Grind Shortlists Zeevou for European Conference

Startup Grind has shortlisted Zeevou. As a result, it is amongst only 100 companies...

Direct Booking

9 Direct Booking Website Design Mistakes That Cost You Bookings

A direct booking website is an unignorable keystone to building a self-reliant lucrative rental business in 2022...

Why Mobile Optimisation Matters for a Direct Booking Website

How did you book your last vacation flight and/or accommodation? The answer must be online reservations through...

How Zeevou Helps You to Boost Your Direct Booking Conversion Rates

Why are direct bookings so important for short-term rental owners? Direct bookings benefit both vacation rental owners...

Why Should I List My Property on Google Hotels?

Millions of travellers use search engines to find and book accommodations. There is also a steady increase in searches...

Why Do You Need a Direct Booking Website for Your Vacation Rental Business in 2023?

There are multiple third-party platforms to list your properties, yet more reliance on them could...

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...

How to Optimise Your Direct Booking Website to Attract More Bookers

Capturing more direct bookings will sooner or later require building a good direct booking website. One that stimulates the growth...

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...

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...

Operations

What You Need to Know about Airbnb’s Strict Cancellation Policy

In the world of online travel bookings, flexibility and convenience are highly valued by both hosts and guests...

Property Management Virtual Assistant: Do You Really Need One?

As a vacation rental owner or manager, you are the jack of all trades, from housekeeping to...

How Do 3-D Secure Links Help Reduce Chargebacks and Fraud?

As a property manager, you deal with many operational issues to create a memorable guest...

What Would Be the Dream Scenario for Vacation Rental Housekeeping?

Managing vacation rental housekeeping is key to bringing about the best guest experience...

9 Reasons Why Every Host Needs a Professional Housekeeping and Maintenance Service

Many hosts are on the fence about hiring housekeeping and maintenance services and...

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...

Housekeeping App for Vacation Rentals: Essential Features

Managing vacation rentals can be a rewarding venture, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. From ensuring a seamless...

Remote Property Management: Challenges & Solutions

Lockdowns and new normals have proved working remotely is an alternative to conventional work arrangements...

All You Need to Know about Direct Booking Website Domains

In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for businesses in the hospitality industry...

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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?

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 to Hire the Right Property Management Staff

Having a close-knit and consolidated property management staff is valuable for a property owner...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Why Mobile Optimisation Matters for a Direct Booking Website

How did you book your last vacation flight and/or accommodation? The answer must be online reservations through...

Top 5 Dynamic Pricing Tools for Your Vacation Rental Business

Renting out your vacation rental(s) at the right price is an art. Technology has made this dream come true....

Customer Service

How to Get Ready for Vacation Rental Peak Season?

Peak season is a significant period in which you can amplify your vacation rental revenue. Although you don’t need to convince...

How Trust Accounting and Owner Portal Help to Keep Funds Separate & Transparent for Each Party?

One of the crucial roles of property managers is to ensure that funds...

Top 5 Dynamic Pricing Tools for Your Vacation Rental Business

Renting out your vacation rental(s) at the right price is an art. Technology has made this dream come true....

Instagram Marketing for Vacation Rentals 101

According to Statista, over two-thirds of Instagram users are aged between 18-34. This is great news for vacation rental managers who aim to promote their properties...

Why Do You Need a Direct Booking Website for Your Vacation Rental Business in 2023?

There are multiple third-party platforms to list your properties, yet more reliance on them could...

4 Hilarious Language Barrier Stories from Vacation Rental Hosts

Language barriers can cause unexpected hiccups and big problems. Many funny incidents occur in hospitality businesses...

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...

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....

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...

Industry Insights

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...

The Best Places in Europe to Invest in Vacation Rentals [2024]

Why put all your eggs in one basket? Diversify your investments by exploring the best places to invest in vacation rentals across...

Top 12 Luxury Vacation Rental Websites for Listing Your Property

Looking to maximise your property's rental potential? Discover the best luxury vacation rental websites...

How to Attract More Business Travellers: Top 10 Corporate Housing Companies

Attracting business travellers is a top priority for many short-term rental owners and managers...

Top 7 Key Roles of a Property Manager

There is no doubt that running a vacation rental house can generate a significant side income for its owners. However, managing a successful rental is not that fun...

Crafting a Comprehensive Vacation Rental Agreement

Not all travellers obey the rules and treat your property as their own home. As a property owner or manager, you should consider...

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...

8 Property Management Tips for Landlords

As the overseer of your property, you hold a pivotal role in its maintenance and value enhancement. Just like a skilled juggler, you must balance various...

Everything You Need to Know about Turnkey Vacation Rentals

Our Arbitrage Properties blog post discussed a type of investment for entering the vacation rental business...

Airbnb

Make Money Doing What You Love by Hosting Airbnb Experiences

In a world where journeys mean more than just reaching a place, Airbnb Experiences emerges as a thrilling source of adventure...

What You Need to Know about Airbnb’s Strict Cancellation Policy

In the world of online travel bookings, flexibility and convenience are highly valued by both hosts and guests...

How to Promote Your Airbnb Listing on Google: 10 Effective Strategies

Learning how to promote Airbnb listings on Google holds significant importance due to the search engine’s enormous popularity...

Boost Your Airbnb Business with a Vacation Rental Website Builder

As an Airbnb host, you are aware of the importance of brand recognition for achieving success in the competitive vacation rental...

Airbnb Extra Guests: What If a Guest Brings an Unregistered Guest to Your Rental?

Additional guests are a nuisance everywhere, be it a party, gathering, trip or Airbnb extra...

Airbnb Hacked and Bookings Lost: How to Proceed

Although Airbnb’s security has been enhanced, there are still cases of both hosts and travellers’ accounts being hacked...

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...

5 Key Questions about Airbnb IPO (Initial Public Offering)

In December 2020, Airbnb went public, making it a hot topic in the stock market during the COVID-19 era. As the CEO of Airbnb...

Does Airbnb Do Background Checks?

Guest screening is one of the top concerns of every Airbnber. No vacation rental manager wants to let a bunch of burglars, drug traffickers and murderers stay...

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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