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Short-Term Rental Marketing Strategy for 2026: Key Insights for Property Managers

As the short-term rental industry enters 2026, property managers face a more complex, and more competitive, digital landscape than ever before. AI-driven discovery, shifting search behavior, privacy changes, and rising OTA costs are forcing PMCs to rethink how they attract,…

Team BluetentJanuary 2, 2026

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Black Friday Results Are In: How Bluetent Clients Generated Over $2.5M in Bookings This Holiday Season

Black Friday continues to be one of the most influential booking windows for short-term rental managers — and in 2025, Bluetent clients delivered exceptional results. With coordinated strategy, refined promotional execution, and hands-on support from a dedicated Bluetent Strategic…

Team BluetentDecember 12, 2025

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How Email Marketing + Revenue Data Work Together to Maximize Bookings & Fill Your Gaps

In the competitive short-term rental industry, managers can’t afford to leave revenue on the table. With fluctuating demand, seasonal swings, and traveler unpredictability, booking gaps happen—even for the most optimized portfolios. But here’s the power move: your email marketing…

Team BluetentDecember 2, 2025

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Why Revenue Management and Marketing Are the STR Industry’s Most Powerful Partnership

In the short-term rental industry, revenue management and marketing have traditionally operated in parallel, each essential, each valuable, yet rarely connected in a way that truly maximizes performance. But the game has changed. Today’s most successful property managers are…

Team BluetentNovember 19, 2025

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Digital Marketing: The Competitive Edge for Short-Term Rental Managers

In today’s digital world, success in the short-term rental industry doesn’t just depend on beautiful properties; it depends on visibility, storytelling, and strategy. With millions of travelers searching online every day, having a strong digital-marketing presence is no longer optional;…

Team BluetentNovember 6, 2025

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From Cocktails to Connections — Vegas, You Delivered!

From the energy of the expo floor to the incredible conversations shared at our Hub Session: The Perfect Pour – Mixing the Ideal Tech Stack Recipe, VRMA 25 Las Vegas was a celebration of creativity, strategy, and collaboration in the…

Team BluetentOctober 22, 2025

Digital Advertising Strategy

Small-Scale Stories to Enterprise Automation

The vacation rental industry stands at a fascinating crossroads where handwritten welcome notes coexist with AI-powered email segmentation, and local coffee shop partnerships evolve into sophisticated homeowner acquisition campaigns. This transformation from boutique hospitality to enterprise-scale operations requires fundamental shifts…

Team BluetentSeptember 29, 2025

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Storm-Proof Your Bookings

In the vacation rental industry, unpredictable events can quickly derail even the best-laid plans. From storms and natural disasters to last-minute cancellations, property managers face more pressure than ever to protect their revenue while keeping guests happy. The real challenge…

Team BluetentSeptember 15, 2025

Bluetent Top Five Marketing Mistakes for STR's

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The Top 5 Marketing Mistakes Short-Term Rental Managers Are Making (and How to Fix Them)

A stunning property and a five-star guest experience aren't enough in today's competitive short-term rental landscape. If your marketing strategy isn't dialed in, you're likely leaving bookings and revenue on the table. At Bluetent, we help vacation rental managers grow…

Team BluetentAugust 13, 2025

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STR Management Insights: Key Strategies from California and Whistler Rise and Shine Events

What happens when passionate short-term rental owners gather over coffee to share their biggest wins and challenges? Magic, honestly. That's precisely what we experienced at our Rise and Shine Breakfast Series in Palm Springs, San Diego, and Whistler, British Columbia.…

Team BluetentJune 20, 2025