Celebrating Vacation Rental Week, March 8-12, 2021!
Xplorie is thrilled to participate in the second annual Vacation Rental Week! We'd like to use this opportunity to highlight the value and key benefits of professionally-managed vacation rentals for both guests and owners alike...
Short Term Rental Industry Trends to Watch in 2021
The short-term rental industry was hard hit by the pandemic but we too have many positives to celebrate. STRs and vacation rental homes are the popular alternatives to hotels for a safer stay, the industry is seeing record booking levels, new travel trends fall in favor of STRs and innovative tech and software solutions have driven the industry to a higher, more competitive level...
The Benefits of Automation in the Vacation Rental Industry
Automation, artificial intelligence, and smart digital strategies are having an effective impact on the vacation rental industry, with innovative solutions to adapt to and meet the demands of our new norm. The pandemic substantially strengthened the competition, don’t get left behind...
The Art of Dynamic Pricing
Every vacation destination, rental home, and guest stay is unique, and as demand changes, so should your pricing. In a competitive market, many factors come into play when pricing your property – seasonality and local events, arrival date and length of stay, past bookings, property reviews, and current demand...
What You Need to Know About Wellness Travel in 2021
Wellness is a top trend for travelers in 2021, a priority and necessity in the midst of a pandemic. The COVID-19 lockdown brought on a higher level of self-care and sense of wellbeing for many. The sale of online wellness apps, yoga classes, spiritual podcasts, virtual challenges and wellness experiences boomed. A world in search of a little feel-good as we all became susceptible to a deadly virus and far more mindful of our lifestyles. This was the kickstart of a revival in wellness, long-term change and a healthy lifestyle reboot for most of us...
Boost Your Guests Travel Confidence With the Pandemic Report App
Pandemic Report is a powerful tool for property managers to provide travelers peace of mind, reporting current COVID-19 statistics and real-time alerts for your vacation destination. It allows your guests to stay informed, determine the level of risk in your destination, and offer local health information before traveling...
Three Big Ideas That Will Change Hospitality in 2021
The new travel trends emerging from the wounds of the pandemic will alter the face of travel forever. But, with every crisis comes opportunity! We need to remain optimistic, embrace the changes, capitalize on these new opportunities with new tools and innovative approaches, lay a strong foundation for a successful year, and shape our future...
Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals Thrive in 2021
Despite a second wave of the pandemic currently spreading across the US, reservations are not weakening and future projections are positive. The travel trends for 2021 show an increase of nearly 25% in the demand for cabin rentals as travelers are in search of secluded destinations and wide open spaces. Mountain cabin rentals are in demand and are the safest option for a vacation with easy isolation and social distancing...
South Walton Beaches See Surge in New Year’s Holiday Visitors
COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work, study and travel and these emerging trends look set to stay for the near future as we closely watch the efficacy of the vaccine. This unexpected influx of visitors to South Walton is an example these trends and travel behaviors have on a vacation community...
Party Squasher – Smart Technology for Smart Property Managers
COVID-19 has changed the way we interact with our guests and with limited guest contact, direct check-in and smart locks a new norm, controlling guest occupancy has become even harder. Investing in an occupancy sensor is a smart move for property managers to control their guest occupancy...
News of Potential Vaccine Ignites Traveler Confidence
With this promising news of a 95% effective COVID-19 vaccination comes a rise in consumer travel confidence, an increase in short-term rental bookings and a glimpse of optimism in the travel industry and vacation rental market...
Boost Your Online Presence by Utilizing Google to its Fullest Potential
Google is fast becoming a major player in the travel industry and a one-stop-shop for travelers to plan their vacation with valued travel combinations and a simplified booking process, on both mobile and desktop platforms. Vacation industry professionals need to be as tech-savvy as their guests and leverage the world’s most popular search engine to its fullest potential...
Celebrating Vacation Rental Week, March 8-12, 2021!
Xplorie is thrilled to participate in the second annual Vacation Rental Week! We'd like to use this opportunity to highlight the value and key benefits of professionally-managed vacation rentals for both guests and owners alike...
Short Term Rental Industry Trends to Watch in 2021
The short-term rental industry was hard hit by the pandemic but we too have many positives to celebrate. STRs and vacation rental homes are the popular alternatives to hotels for a safer stay, the industry is seeing record booking levels, new travel trends fall in favor of STRs and innovative tech and software solutions have driven the industry to a higher, more competitive level...
The Benefits of Automation in the Vacation Rental Industry
Automation, artificial intelligence, and smart digital strategies are having an effective impact on the vacation rental industry, with innovative solutions to adapt to and meet the demands of our new norm. The pandemic substantially strengthened the competition, don’t get left behind...
The Art of Dynamic Pricing
Every vacation destination, rental home, and guest stay is unique, and as demand changes, so should your pricing. In a competitive market, many factors come into play when pricing your property – seasonality and local events, arrival date and length of stay, past bookings, property reviews, and current demand...
What You Need to Know About Wellness Travel in 2021
Wellness is a top trend for travelers in 2021, a priority and necessity in the midst of a pandemic. The COVID-19 lockdown brought on a higher level of self-care and sense of wellbeing for many. The sale of online wellness apps, yoga classes, spiritual podcasts, virtual challenges and wellness experiences boomed. A world in search of a little feel-good as we all became susceptible to a deadly virus and far more mindful of our lifestyles. This was the kickstart of a revival in wellness, long-term change and a healthy lifestyle reboot for most of us...
Boost Your Guests Travel Confidence With the Pandemic Report App
Pandemic Report is a powerful tool for property managers to provide travelers peace of mind, reporting current COVID-19 statistics and real-time alerts for your vacation destination. It allows your guests to stay informed, determine the level of risk in your destination, and offer local health information before traveling...
Three Big Ideas That Will Change Hospitality in 2021
The new travel trends emerging from the wounds of the pandemic will alter the face of travel forever. But, with every crisis comes opportunity! We need to remain optimistic, embrace the changes, capitalize on these new opportunities with new tools and innovative approaches, lay a strong foundation for a successful year, and shape our future...
Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals Thrive in 2021
Despite a second wave of the pandemic currently spreading across the US, reservations are not weakening and future projections are positive. The travel trends for 2021 show an increase of nearly 25% in the demand for cabin rentals as travelers are in search of secluded destinations and wide open spaces. Mountain cabin rentals are in demand and are the safest option for a vacation with easy isolation and social distancing...
South Walton Beaches See Surge in New Year’s Holiday Visitors
COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work, study and travel and these emerging trends look set to stay for the near future as we closely watch the efficacy of the vaccine. This unexpected influx of visitors to South Walton is an example these trends and travel behaviors have on a vacation community...
Party Squasher – Smart Technology for Smart Property Managers
COVID-19 has changed the way we interact with our guests and with limited guest contact, direct check-in and smart locks a new norm, controlling guest occupancy has become even harder. Investing in an occupancy sensor is a smart move for property managers to control their guest occupancy...
News of Potential Vaccine Ignites Traveler Confidence
With this promising news of a 95% effective COVID-19 vaccination comes a rise in consumer travel confidence, an increase in short-term rental bookings and a glimpse of optimism in the travel industry and vacation rental market...
Boost Your Online Presence by Utilizing Google to its Fullest Potential
Google is fast becoming a major player in the travel industry and a one-stop-shop for travelers to plan their vacation with valued travel combinations and a simplified booking process, on both mobile and desktop platforms. Vacation industry professionals need to be as tech-savvy as their guests and leverage the world’s most popular search engine to its fullest potential...
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Xplorie Vacation Rental Manager Partners see an increase in occupancy and revenue, provide a best in class guest experience program and differentiate their brand in a crowded marketplace. To find out more about becoming an Xplorie Partner, please submit the form below and a sales representative will contact you!