Everything you need to know about short-term rentals.
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Mar 6
.@Airbnb is constantly scoring your listing, and understanding how to improve this score is crucial for any successful host.
During the first episode of Smarter Hosting β powered by Host Planet and @Guesty β James Varley shares the 5 key metrics that control your ranking.
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Where's the smart money going in holiday lets?
We asked Rachel Brennan of @sykescottages where demand is outstripping supply:
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πΎ East Anglia
β°οΈ Northumberland
π£ The Lakes
ποΈ Scotland
Already sold out at peak. Not enough stock to meet demand.
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Jun 13
Scaling without tracking = guessing.
Tip #5: Track your performance.
Occupancy. ADR. Revenue. Booking pace.
Pros watch the data, because it tells you what's working and what's not.
With @Guesty, it's all in one dashboard, instantly.
#SmarterHosting
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Jun 12
"What can I do in Ghent in two weeks?" can wait.
"My child is locked in this room" cannot.
@GuestwayBV's Ruben Verplancke on why every guest message now gets an urgency score β on the Host Planet Podcast ποΈ
Sponsored by @Lodgify β 60% off with code HOSTPLANET60 until 30 June.
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Jun 11
π Big news! π
@Lodgify is the new sponsor of the Host Planet Podcast!
The deal includes sponsorship of The Independent Host β a new monthly series, launching July.
π Get 60% off Lodgify until 30 June with code HOSTPLANET60: lodgify.com/?utm_source=podcβ¦
ALT Leading property management software, Lodgify, is the new sponsor of the Host Planet Podcast.
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Jun 11
Want to scale your STR business?
Tip #1: Get a central booking system.
Managing OTAs and direct bookings manually leads to double bookings, missed updates, and pricing mistakes.
1 system, 1 source of truth.
New episode of Smarter Hosting, powered by @Guesty, out now.
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Jun 10
"Use AI to automate the processes. Use yourself and hospitality to make the relationship work β because I still want to be hosted. It's called host for a reason."
Jannik Abraham, MD of @Smoobu, on the Host Planet Podcast. Possibly the clearest take on AI in STR we've heard.
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Jun 9
Dropping from 4.9 to 4.7 on @Airbnb = 22% revenue decline.
We examine the difference in this week's Host Planet Newsletter, which is powered by @Hostaway!
Check it out: linkedin.com/pulse/your-airbβ¦
ALT In this week's Host Planet Newsletter β sponsored by leading property management software, Hostaway β we examine the difference between properties rated 4.9 and 4.7 on Airbnb.
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Jun 8
Pet-friendly holiday lets generate:
β ~8 extra bookings per year
β ~16% more revenue
β Some of the most loyal repeat guests in the market
Rachel Brennan from @sykescottages with the data that might make you reconsider your pet policy. πΎ
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Jun 7
Two STR events this September π
π Host Planet Roadshow β Nottinghamshire | 14 Sept. With @SimplyOwners: hostplanet.club/hp-roadshow-β¦
π ISTRM: Revenue Management Intelligence 2026 β Leeds | 25 Sept. Deep-dive pricing and revenue strategy: hostplanet.club/events
Join us!
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Jun 6
Hot take from @Smoobu MD Jannik Abraham on AI in STR:
The hype isn't too big.
The problem: everyone's jumping on the shiny thing without fixing their foundations first.
"Put the pedal to the metal without clearing the gearbox and your engine explodes."
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Jun 5
One question every host should ask weekly: "Do I actually trust this position?"
Trust it β push
Don't trust it β protect and build
Mistakes come from acting with confidence on something you never properly questioned.
Zak Ali on STR Pricing Pulse, powered by @BeyondPricing.
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Jun 4
We made a free e-book with @Smoobu.
Smoobu MD, Jannik Abraham, describes it as simple, actionable, and zero fluff.
How to Optimize Your OTA Listing β works for new hosts and experienced ones.
Free download: hostplanet.club/how-to-optimβ¦
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