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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

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News Strategy

Key Market Trends Vacation Rental Managers Should Monitor in 2025

As 2025 unfolds, the Bluetent and Inhabit teams have been on the move—connecting with short-term rental professionals across the country through Rise and Shine Seminars and major industry conferences. From Florida to Hawaii and everywhere in between, these gatherings have…

Team BluetentMay 8, 2025

SEO | Inbound Marketing Strategy

What the New Google Core Update Means for Vacation Rental Owners — And How Bluetent Keeps You Ahead

Google’s Latest SEO Core Update: What Vacation Rental Owners Need to Know If you’ve noticed a recent shift in your vacation rental website traffic, you’re not alone. Google’s latest SEO core algorithm update, rolled out this spring, is shaking things…

Team BluetentMay 8, 2025

Strategy Webinars

The Vacationers’ Journey: Guest Lifecycle Optimization

Vacation rental success isn’t just about bookings—it’s about creating an experience that makes guests return for more! In The Vacationers' Journey: Guest Lifecycle Optimization, Grace Souter and Robyn Scott shared expert insights on optimizing each phase of the guest experience…

Team BluetentMarch 21, 2025

Strategy Webinars

Vacation Rental Data Webinar Recap: 2024 Insights & 2025 Strategies

Our Vacation Rental Data Webinar was packed with insights, stats, and strategies to help short-term rental and vacation rental professionals maximize bookings and revenue in 2025! Hosted by Scott Leggat, Director of Government Affairs, Tim Woodward, Strategic Innovations Manager, Jordan…

Team BluetentFebruary 24, 2025

Strategy Webinars

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Vacation Rental Growth Strategies – Webinar Recap

The vacation rental market is more competitive than ever, and staying ahead of the curve requires innovative strategies and adaptability. Our recent webinar, "Stay Ahead of the Curve: Vacation Rental Growth Strategies," delivered just that. Hosted by industry experts Robyn…

meghan.gregoryJanuary 14, 2025

Distribution Strategy

Optimizing your Vrbo listings

Knowing that many of you are currently facing tougher market conditions, our partners at VRBO have provided some key suggestions to optimize your listings on the platform and increase your bookings. Premier Host – Work to obtain this badge. Having…

Jane BabilonAugust 13, 2024

Strategy

Maximizing Revenue During Off-Peak Seasons

As we transition into different seasons, many vacation rental markets are either winding down from their peak or gearing up for their busiest times of the year. It's crucial to leverage these shoulder seasons to maximize revenue and ensure no…

Jordan DanielsAugust 2, 2024

Digital Advertising Strategy Webinars

2024 Summer Vacation Rental Market Update

Get ready to take your vacation rental business to new heights this summer! Our latest webinar, Vacation Rental Market Update Summer 2024, is your go-to resource for market performance, branding strategies, and the importance of a personalized website. …

Team BluetentJune 18, 2024

Strategy

Hopper’s Hot Markets!

What is Hopper? Hopper is one of the leading OTA apps in the travel industry. They have raised over $700M to become the next big player in the space. If you haven't heard of them yet, it's only a…

Team BluetentMarch 11, 2024