The short-term rental world is shifting fast—and this week’s episode breaks down what hosts and property managers need to know to stay ahead. Fresh from the Expedia + VRBO product launch in Austin, Jamie Lane and Scott Sage share the latest innovations rolling out to help drive bookings, improve guest experience, and reward quality operators. From AI-powered guest review summaries to new distribution channels across Expedia’s B2B network, these changes could reshape how your listings perform.
But that’s just the start. Jamie and Scott also dig into the Fed’s latest interest rate moves, why mortgage rates aren’t falling as quickly as you might expect, and what that means for STR investors. They then zoom into the data: summer performance trends, where occupancy is softening, and why luxury and coastal markets are holding strong while budget and urban listings feel the squeeze.
If you want to understand where demand is heading this fall and how to position your business for success in 2025, this is the episode to hear. You don’t want to miss it!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
VRBO’s quality push: More listings will be removed if they don’t meet guest expectations—high-quality operators win.
AI comes to STR platforms: Expect automated guest review summaries, Q&A boxes, and property highlights designed to boost conversions.
Fed rate cuts = mixed signals: Lower federal funds rates haven’t translated to cheaper mortgages yet; recession risk looms.
Summer recap: Demand grew modestly, RevPAR hit a post-COVID high, but 34 of the top 50 markets saw occupancy declines.
The bifurcation trend: Luxury and coastal/mountain markets are performing well, while budget and urban/suburban listings struggle.
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