Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, global mobility was at its peak, driven by the increasing influx of international students, and…
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European Vacation Rental Survey 2019: what we’ve learned
Over the past few months we have worked to survey vacation rental property managers across Europe about their operations and…

A Unicorn Illuminated: What The Short Term Rental Industry Can Learn From Sonder’s Series D Pitch Deck
From software to platforms to property managers, investors have flooded the short-term rental category, seeking to participate in travelers’ embrace…

How satisfied are US property managers with their OTAs?
In 2018, an estimated 75% of vacation rental reservations were made through third-party booking sites – up from just 35%…

Growth in the US vacation rental market – how do you keep up?
In October 2019, Transparent released the North American Vacation Rental Survey, providing an authoritative picture of the state of the…

Report: North American Vacation Rental Survey 2019
Conducted in partnership with VMRA, Transparent’s 2019 North American PM Report provides an authoritative picture of the state of the…

How often do European PMs update their rates?
The vacation rental industry is expanding and it is becoming more important than ever for property managers to ensure that…

Sporting Events and Short-Term Rentals: The UEFA Champions League Final in Madrid
As Madrid was swarmed by thousands of football fans for the Champions League Final, there was a major surge in the supply of short-term rentals. DMOs and local authorities must use data to ensure the success of sporting events.

What Makes a Good Vacation Rental Listing?
An effective listing can seem a challenge but it is imperative that they are done well in order to attract…

Report: European Vacation Rental Survey 2018
Foreword Between April and August 2018, more than 500 Property Managers from around Europe answered the European Vacation Rental Survey…