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Jessica Gillingham explains why the short-term rental industry has a communication problem (and how to fix it)

From Canadian cottage rentals to her book Tech-Enabled Hospitality, Jessica Gillingham explains why the short-term rental industry has a communications problem, how AI search is changing discovery, and why hospitality and real estate are converging.

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Vacation rentals

Residential rentals

Decibel monitor for hotels and short-term rentals: how it works

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Decibel monitor for hotels and short-term rentals: how it works

This article explains what noise decibel monitors are, how they work, and how hotels, serviced apartments, and short-term rental operators are using them to, protect guest experience and reputation, resolve noise disputes quickly and fairly, and keep corporate clients and neighbors happy.

Vacation Rentals

Airbnb pre-booking message templates & guest messaging scripts

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Airbnb pre-booking message templates & guest messaging scripts

Discover essential short-term rental message templates to enhance guest communication, save time, and automate your vacation rental management.

Vacation Rentals

Tenant employment verification letter template (free download)

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Tenant employment verification letter template (free download)

Download a free employment verification letter template for rental applications, plus a filled-in sample letter and best practices for property managers.

Residential Rentals

How to remove cigarette smoke smell in a rental property

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

How to remove cigarette smoke smell in a rental property

Struggling with smoke smell in your rental? Discover proven cleaning tips, odor neutralizers, and professional treatments to remove it for good.

Vacation Rentals

Hawaii short-term rental laws 2026: state rules & county bans

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Hawaii short-term rental laws 2026: state rules & county bans

This article explores how Hawaii’s 2026 short‑term rental laws concentrate vacation rentals in resort and visitor zones, give counties explicit power to phase out STRs in residential areas, and layer strict zoning, tax, and operational rules on top.

Vacation Rentals

How to choose the right smoke detector for rental property safety

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

How to choose the right smoke detector for rental property safety

Choose the right smoke detector for rental properties, including key features, and smart safety considerations for hosts and property managers.

Vacation Rentals

Cigarette Smoke Detector for Vacation Rentals: How to Detect Smoking

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Cigarette Smoke Detector for Vacation Rentals: How to Detect Smoking

Want to protect the value of your vacation rental? Read our guide on how to detect cigarette smoke and prevent guests from causing property damage.

Vacation Rentals

How to test for mold in your house: step-by-step guide 2026

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

How to test for mold in your house: step-by-step guide 2026

Learn how to check for mold in your house with expert tips on detection, testing, and prevention to keep your property and tenants safe.

Residential Rentals

From Condo World to AI-powered hospitality: Alex Husner on building brands in vacation rentals

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From Condo World to AI-powered hospitality: Alex Husner on building brands in vacation rentals

From Condo World to Boom, Alex Husner explains why direct bookings aren't free, why AI needs integrated data to work, and how the best property managers balance brand control with growth.

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Paris short-term rental regulations (2026)

Paris short-term rental regulations (2026)

Paris caps entire-home short-term rentals at 90 nights a year for primary residences, while secondary homes require change-of-use authorization and compensation payments. This guide explains the local rules, registration requirements, and the penalties operators face for non-compliance.

Hotel noise complaints: Impact on guest experience and reviews

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Hotel noise complaints: Impact on guest experience and reviews

Understand how hotel noise complaints impact guest experience and reviews, and how proactive noise management can improve satisfaction and ratings.

Vacation Rentals

Smoking violations in multifamily properties: How to protect residents and enforce policies

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Smoking violations in multifamily properties: How to protect residents and enforce policies

See how multifamily property managers can reduce smoking violations, protect neighboring residents, and enforce smoke-free policies through proactive monitoring and consistent operations.

Residential Rentals

Noise complaints in student housing: Best practices for property managers

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Noise complaints in student housing: Best practices for property managers

Learn the best practices for reducing noise complaints in student housing. Discover how property managers can improve after-hours operations, support resident wellbeing, and respond faster to disturbances.

Residential Rentals

Carbon monoxide detectors: why every rental property needs one

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Carbon monoxide detectors: why every rental property needs one

Learn why carbon monoxide detectors are essential for rental properties, how they protect guests, and what hosts should know about safety and compliance.

Vacation Rentals

Free rental inspection checklist for landlords

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Free rental inspection checklist for landlords

Download a free rental inspection checklist PDF covering move-in, move-out, and routine inspections, with a room-by-room breakdown, state notice periods, and photo documentation tips

Residential Rentals

Mold prevention strategy: how indoor climate impacts property damage and guests

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Mold prevention strategy: how indoor climate impacts property damage and guests

Learn how indoor climate directly affects mold risk in rental properties, how poor humidity control leads to property damage and guest complaints, and how proactive monitoring helps prevent mold before it spreads.

Residential Rentals

Water damage prevention: Why early detection matters more than cleanup

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Water damage prevention: Why early detection matters more than cleanup

Water damage prevention starts long before cleanup begins. Learn why early leak detection helps property managers reduce repair costs, operational disruption, and property damage.

Vacation Rentals

How to improve Airbnb ratings by managing guest noise issues

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

How to improve Airbnb ratings by managing guest noise issues

Learn how to improve Airbnb ratings by managing noise issues, preventing complaints, and delivering a better guest experience with proactive solutions.

Vacation Rentals

From hotel manager to media entrepreneur: Wil Slickers on building, burning out, and selling Hospitality FM

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From hotel manager to media entrepreneur: Wil Slickers on building, burning out, and selling Hospitality FM

From conversations to satisfy his own curiosity, to a 47-show podcast network acquired by Skift, Wil Slickers talks B2B media, burnout, and what he'd do differently.

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How to create a guest satisfaction survey (+ free template)

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

How to create a guest satisfaction survey (+ free template)

Create insightful guest surveys and improve your guest experience with Minut’s guide and sample questions.

Vacation Rentals

Best Airbnb cigarette smoke detector for rental properties in 2026

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Vacation Rentals

Best Airbnb cigarette smoke detector for rental properties in 2026

Compare the best Airbnb cigarette smoke detectors in 2026. Learn which solutions help hosts prevent smoking violations, reduce odor complaints, and protect rental properties.

Vacation Rentals

Smoking in hotels: why traditional no‑smoking policies aren’t enough

Smoking in hotels: why traditional no‑smoking policies aren’t enough

Smoking in hotels continues to create guest complaints, cleaning costs, and revenue loss. Learn why traditional no-smoking policies aren't enough and how hotels can prevent violations proactively.

Apartment noise complaints: From complaints to prevention

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Apartment noise complaints: From complaints to prevention

Apartment noise complaints can affect guest satisfaction, retention, and property reputation. Learn why complaints continue to happen and how property managers can move from reaction to prevention.

Residential Rentals

How poor indoor climate leads to mold, property damage, and tenant complaints

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

Residential Rentals

How poor indoor climate leads to mold, property damage, and tenant complaints

Poor indoor climate causes mold, property damage, and tenant complaints. Learn how temperature and humidity impact rentals and how to prevent issues early.

Residential Rentals

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