Forget everything you thought you knew about Airbnb. In a brand-new interview, CEO Brian Chesky lays out a bold plan to transform Airbnb from just a travel platform into a lifestyle super app—and it’s not just talk.In this video, Thibault Masson (RSU by PriceLabs) breaks down the biggest surprises from Chesky’s conversation with The Verge’s Decoder podcast, and what they mean if you manage vacation rentals or depend on Airbnb for your business.Key insights you’ll learn: • Airbnb wants to be part of your everyday life, not just your vacations—think services, social connections, and AI-powered planning, all in one app. • Chesky is borrowing directly from Amazon’s playbook, but the risks are real: not every company that tried this has succeeded (remember eBay?). • For the first time, Airbnb is offering tools for service providers—chefs, cleaners, photographers—to run their businesses inside the platform. But will pros actually use them? • The new “real-life social network” vision means Airbnb isn’t just a booking site anymore; it’s about connecting people beyond the transaction. • An AI concierge is coming—designed to anticipate guest needs, personalize experiences, and potentially change how listings are discovered.The big question:Will this make Airbnb unbeatable—or will it stretch the platform too thin and distract from what matters most to hosts and managers?Watch to find out what’s real, what’s hype, and how you can prepare your business for Airbnb’s next chapter.Let’s discuss: Are you ready for an Airbnb that’s more than just bookings?Drop your thoughts below!#Airbnb #VacationRental #BrianChesky #ShortTermRentals #Hospitality #Decoder #ThibaultMasson

Airbnb’s new Services feature is changing the game for short-term rental managers. In this video, we break down what Airbnb Services actually are, why Airbnb is launching them, and what it means for property managers and owners.

Learn about revenue sharing, risks, control, and how to opt out if needed. We also share practical advice on how Airbnb could improve these services to work better for managers. Stay informed and protect your business—watch now for the full breakdown from Rental Scale-Up (RSU by PriceLabs).

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Seeing bookings trickle in… but feel there’s more demand out there this summer?You’re probably missing out on revenue hiding in plain sight. 👀We hosted our recent webinar in collaboration with RevLabs by PriceLabs to help short-term rental property managers tap into the full potential of Summer 2025—by leveraging 🎪 local events, capturing ⚡️ last-minute demand, and applying 🌧️ weather-proof pricing strategies.🔍 Here’s what we covered:✔️ How to spot and price around local events that drive real bookings 🎟️✔️ Tactics for filling weekend gaps and responding to last-minute demand 🏃✔️ How to price effectively and protect guest experience when the weather turns 🌦️✔️ Lessons from top-performing property managers in the U.S. and U.K. for Summer 2025 🌍If you’re managing short-term rentals this summer, this session is packed with practical strategies to help you stay booked ✅ and boost revenue 💰💬 Got thoughts or questions? Drop them in the comments — and don’t forget to: 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe 📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/#summertime #summerseason #summer2025 #pricingstrategy #pricingtips #dynamicpricing #PriceLabs #shorttermrentals #vacationrentals #propertymanagement #events #badweather

👉🏻Airbnb just dropped its 2025 Summer Update — from an all-new app to high-end services, curated experiences, and smarter host tools, there’s a lot to unpack. In this video, Thibault breaks down what these updates really mean for hosts and property managers.👉 Highlights include:💡New services: Guests can now book vetted professionals (chefs, massage therapists, personal trainers) to deliver services at your property, by default.💡Relaunched Experiences: Now better integrated into the booking flow and grouped into curated categories (food, art, outdoor, culture).💡Host tools revamp: A redesigned “Today” tab, smart nudges, guest messaging tips, and pricing suggestions directly from your calendar.💡Airbnb’s new strategy: A shift toward building a real-world social network and becoming a weekly-use app beyond travel.💡What this means for small hosts vs. pro property managers — and where Airbnb might go next (car sharing? roommate matching?).📖 Read the full breakdown: Airbnb Summer 2025 Update and the New Features That Matter Most:👉🏻https://www.rentalscaleup.com/airbnb-summer-release-2025/👉🏻https://www.rentalscaleup.com/airbnbs-2025-summer-release-from-stays-to-services-and-a-real-life-social-network-in-the-making/👉🏻https://www.rentalscaleup.com/whats-new-for-airbnb-hosts-in-the-2025-summer-release-tools-built-for-one-listing-hosts/👉🏻https://www.rentalscaleup.com/airbnb-services/💬 Got thoughts or questions? Drop them in the comments — and don’t forget to: 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 📤 Share with your host community#airbnb #airbnbnews #airbnbhosting #AirbnbSummerRelease2025 #airbnbexperiences #Airbnbservices #airbnbhosttips #shorttermrentals #propertymanagers #hosts

📉 Vrbo Q1 2025: Modest Growth, Softening US Demand, and a Shifting Strategy @vrbo grew modestly in Q1 2025, but what Expedia didn’t say in its earnings call may be even more important.In this deep-dive video, we unpack what the lack of data about Vrbo in Expedia's Q1 2025 earnings call actually signals, how U.S. demand softness and loyalty changes are reshaping the platform, and what short-term rental managers should do next.👉 What we cover:* What “modest growth” really means for Vrbo in 2025* Why Vrbo was more impacted by U.S. travel softness than Airbnb or Booking.com* What loyalty reward cuts say about Expedia’s priorities* How Vrbo’s marketing message no longer aligns with what’s driving bookingsRead full report here: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/vrbo-q1-2025-grew-modestly-but-felt-the-u-s-slowdown-more-than-airbnb-or-booking-com/

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Airbnb just dropped its Q1 2025 results—and if you’re a professional host, this is your early warning. Major platform changes are coming, including new ways Airbnb will control the guest journey.

In this video, we break down:

• Why growth looks slower but isn’t weak • What’s really coming on May 13 in the Summer Release • How Airbnb is reshaping the guest journey through its app • Why hotels are quietly making a comeback • What Airbnb’s “modular journey” means for you, vs. Booking.com’s “Connected Trip”If you’re a short-term rental manager with 5, 50, or 500 listings, these shifts will affect how guests find, book, and experience your properties.🛎️ Subscribe for more updates on Airbnb, Booking.com, and short-term rental industry trends.

Tired of spending hours on marketing your vacation rentals—and still not seeing results?

In this full webinar replay, we show you LIVE how to use AI to create five essential marketing materials that help them attract owners, win repeat bookings, and drive direct reservations — all with less time and effort.

Designed for professional vacation rental and short-term rental managers, this session breaks down:

5 high-impact AI-powered marketing templates you can start using today

✅ How to attract new owners with an AI-created pitch deck

✅ How to keep guests coming back with automated, personalized emails

✅ The real-life tools and prompts we use at Rental Scale-Up

✅ Simple workflows to save time — no big team or tech skills needed. Whether you're scaling your portfolio or just want to stop dreading marketing Mondays, this webinar is your shortcut to smarter, faster content.

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Airbnb’s new Off-Platform and Fee Transparency Policy goes live on May 10, 2025. But what does it actually mean for vacation rental managers, software-connected hosts, and tech providers?In this episode, I break down the policy using Airbnb’s exact wording, with a focus on:

✅ What mandatory fees must now be shown upfront✅ Which third-party tools are still allowed✅ What “software-connected” hosts (using a PMS or channel manager) can and can’t do✅ Why concierge apps, guest portals, aren’t all banned✅ What’s probably NOT covered: upsells like grocery stocking or local servicesPlus, I share our take on how this move fits into Airbnb’s broader 2025 strategy—including the anticipated launch of its Host Marketplace.📌 This is NOT a doomsday policy. But it’s a shift. Transparency, privacy, and platform control are now front and center.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro (🎵 “What a difference a day makes…”)00:30 – Overview: What’s this policy really about?01:20 – Mandatory fees: What must be listed?03:10 – Can you still collect payments off-platform?05:00 – Upsells: Are they covered?06:10 – Apps & guest portals: What’s allowed or not?08:00 – Email collection & StayFi: What the rules say09:20 – Airbnb’s strategic play (Host Marketplace & more)10:30 – What vacation rental managers should do now⸻👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your questions or experiences in the comments.📢 Let’s help the industry interpret this together.

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