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Vacation Rental Scale-Up

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Welcome to Vacation Rental Scale-Up, the essential podcast for vacation rental managers and short-term rental operators. Hosted by industry expert Thibault Masson, we bring you the latest insights and strategies to elevate your business. Key Topics: Strategy Insights: Stay ahead with strategies from major platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking. Market Trends: Get the latest market data and trend... more

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May 20, 2026, is circled on every European property manager's calendar. It's the official deadline for EU Regulation 2024/1028—the law that forces booking platforms to verify registration numbers and share monthly activity data with local governments... more

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Are Airbnb and Vrbo becoming the exact same platform? If you look deeper than the recent launches, the answer is a resounding no.

While Airbnb is prioritizing pure booking volume by removing checkout friction, Vrbo is building a financial fortress ... more

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AI is becoming the new front door to travel discovery.

In this episode, Thibault Masson (Founder of Rental Scale-Up / RSU by PriceLabs) is joined by David Ciccarelli (Co-Founder & CEO of Lake.com) and Uvika Wahi (RSU by PriceLabs) to explore how AI-... more

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Is Airbnb quietly testing its own loyalty program?

Some hosts are now seeing an offer:

Provide a 20% discount, and Airbnb will boost your visibility and promote your listing to “top rated guests.”

But here’s what makes this different.

“Top rated ... more

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Recent Guests

Stefan Hofelner
Co-founder of Your Airhost, a property management company specializing in short-term rentals in London
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Episode: How Smart Operators Pivot: Mid-Term Stays, New Markets & What Works
David Ciccarelli
Entrepreneur and founder of lake.com, focused on lakefront vacation rentals
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Episode: Lake.com’s AI Strategy: Making Waterfront Rentals Easier to Find
Alex Alioto
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Episode: Where Guests Are Really Booking in 2025: Smarter Alternatives to Airbnb and Vrbo
Enrique Planas
Director of Business Development at Holidu
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Episode: Where Guests Are Really Booking in 2025: Smarter Alternatives to Airbnb and Vrbo
Eduardo Mandri
Co-founder and CEO of Angel Host
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Episode: What the Data Says (and What the Experts Do) to Keep Occupancy Strong in Shoulder Season
Jessica Mollard
Performance Manager at OVO Network, specializing in high-end properties
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Kyle Driskell
Senior Solutions Consultant at PriceLabs with experience in revenue management
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François Gouelo
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Episode: New Airbnb Rules in 2025 and How to Prepare as a Property Manager
Heather Fillmore
Co-founder of StayLuxe Properties
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Episode: New Airbnb Rules in 2025 and How to Prepare as a Property Manager

Hosts

Thibault Masson
Host of Rental ScaleUp and Vacation Rental Scale-Up; frequently appears as a primary host and expert on short-term rental pricing, listings, and market strategy.
Uvika Wahi
Host from RSU by PriceLabs; contributes news and insights on short-term rental markets and mid-term strategies.
Yuvika Vahi
Host from RSU by PriceLabs; provides short-term rental news and insights, often focusing on market trends and platform strategy.

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Before You Finalize 2026 Plans: The Pricing, Demand & Supply Clues You Shouldn’t Ignore
Q: Does PriceLabs have the ability to adjust prices based on review scores?
Yes, PriceLabs is rolling out features that will allow prices to adapt based on average review scores over time.
Before You Finalize 2026 Plans: The Pricing, Demand & Supply Clues You Shouldn’t Ignore
Q: How should we respond to the trend of last-minute bookings?
Property managers should avoid panicking and change their operational strategies too soon, instead focusing on local market data trends.
How Smart Operators Pivot: Mid-Term Stays, New Markets & What Works
Q: What is one piece of advice you'd like to share with short-term rental managers?
A continued approach towards marketing and not trying to get a return immediately on everything that we do is important.
Lake.com’s AI Strategy: Making Waterfront Rentals Easier to Find
Q: How do they find you? How do they get in touch with lake.com?
The best way is just to go to the website, lake.com.
Where Guests Are Really Booking in 2025: Smarter Alternatives to Airbnb and Vrbo
Q: What is the typical integration process with your platforms?
Both platforms emphasize an easy onboarding process through integrations with various PMSs, allowing properties to be listed quickly and efficiently.

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Vacation Rental Scale-Up delivers practical guidance for vacation rental managers and short-term operators, with a strong focus on pricing, listing quality, distribution, and market trends. Episodes frequently feature founders, operators, and tech leaders from PriceLabs, RSU, Your Airhost, and other industry players, offering actionable tutorials, data-driven insights, and strategic takes on platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com. A standout thread across episodes is the emphasis on listing quality, intelligent pricing, and diversified distribution, often complemented by AI and revenue-management tooling. The show tends to attract professionals who manage large portfolios, navigate regulatory shifts, and seek scalable, tech-enabled ap... more

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