Category: Vacation Rentals

As the decade draws to a close, we can look back on a real boom in the vacation rental industry.

Vacation rentals are becoming increasingly relevant to the travel sector. …

As a homeowner, you want to ensure that your vacation rental is insured against potential risks. Long vacant periods, unnoticed defects as well as the constant coming and going of …

In an online world where most impressions and decisions are made in the blink of an eye, the aesthetic presentation of rental properties is incredibly decisive for bookings. Professionals called …

Being a successful homeowner has become increasingly challenging. At a time when travellers long for unique experiences rather than ordinary hotel stays, the number of competitors in the vacation rental …

Automated check-in processes and smart technologies are becoming increasingly important, particularly in the vacation rental industry. In conversation with Vikey’s founders Luca Bernardoni (CEO) and Matteo Caruso (CTO), we discussed …

Using the latest technologies and automating the check-in process is a perfect solution for homeowners who are too busy for a personal key hand-over. Whether you are unavailable, managing too …

Clear and consistent communication is the most important ingredient for happy guests. Above all, this contact should work to set clear expectations, eliminate uncertainties and upcoming concerns, and pay attention …

As a homeowner, you always want your guests to enjoy an incredible stay at your vacation rental. However, with so many guests arriving week in and week out, things sometimes …

As a homeowner, it is critical to know the important travelling times and school holidays to get the most out of your pricing and to optimize your booking revenue. In …

Instagram has long outgrown any reputation as just a selfie-sharing platform. As a social media tool, it also has enormous potential for your vacation rental: it can simultaneously provide you …

The vacation rental industry is growing exponentially. No wonder that the demands of travellers are constantly growing as well. They tend to expect both the personal, cosy feeling of a …

We have summarized both major new trends among travellers as well as easy tips to accommodate them and keep ahead of the curve. Don’t worry, you don’t have to change …