Data and Revenue Management

By Jamie Lane | 9/14/2026

AirDNA's Adapt revenue management tool was built using AI-native logic that shows vacation rental operators how it works and why. That takes the guess work out of dynamic pricing strategies and decisions.

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By Key Data Dashboard | 9/7/2026

As the 2026 summer travel season draws to a close, the short-term rental industry has largely delivered on the expectations that emerged earlier this spring. When we reviewed summer pacing in May, we noted that operators were entering the season amid continued economic uncertainty, elevated borrowing costs, persistent geopolitical tensions, and increasingly cautious consumer spending. Rather than relying on a surge in travel demand, we anticipated that many destinations would lean on pricing power to drive revenue growth, with compressed booking windows and more selective consumer behavior shaping the summer landscape.

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By Linda Rollins | 8/3/2026

All told, the World Cup was a success for short-term rental owners. Across the 16 host cities, short-term rentals generated $1.33 billion in total revenue during the 39-day tournament, a 26% increase over the previous year. The vast majority of that extra revenue was generated from higher nightly rates—not additional occupancy—as extra supply actually drove down occupancy rates in most markets.

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By Hal Conick | 7/13/2026

Unpredictable weather is a threat for vacation rental operators everywhere. And they need to start thinking about how they can handle imperfect conditions when, not if, they arise. Of the many levers that can be pulled—making cancellation policies more flexible, investing in guest experience teams, buying cancellation insurance products, to name a few—it's imperative that the planning starts before the bad weather hits.

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By Jasper Ribbers | 6/15/2026

Market pacing is one of the biggest clues vacation rental operators have when it comes getting their pricing just right. Paying attention to pacing requires some forward-thinking, but it also means knowing how a unit is doing compared to the market, and being better situated to make small, intentional adjustments that can really prop up the bottom line in the end.  

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By Quinn Monescalchi | 6/1/2026

Summer 2026 short-term rental demand remains resilient despite economic uncertainty, with many markets relying more on ADR growth than occupancy gains. Luxury and experiential destinations continue outperforming, while price-sensitive vacation markets face softer booking momentum and increased traveler caution.

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11/24/2025

Melanie Brown, vice president of data insights at Key Data, joins the podcast to unpack Key Data’s Vacation Rental Industry Outlook 2026—a survey of nearly 250 US property managers that reveals what operators expect in the year ahead. According to Brown, sentiment has finally shifted toward “cautious optimism,” with most managers anticipating flat to modest gains in ADR, demand, and revenue per unit. But optimism isn’t replacing realism: staffing shortages, revenue pressures, and tightening regulations remain top concerns heading into 2026.

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By Richie Khandelwal | 9/22/2025

Dynamic pricing is essential to revenue management, but focusing solely on nightly rates can leave money on the table. This article highlights the power of dynamic minimum stays—flexible booking rules that adapt to demand, fill short gaps, and boost profitability. By automating these settings, property managers can unlock hidden revenue, reduce manual work, and make smarter, data-driven decisions at scale.

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By Melanie Brown | 8/4/2025

The short-term rental industry has evolved far beyond simply managing properties in desirable locations. Today’s most successful property managers understand that sustainable revenue growth comes from making informed, data-driven decisions that respond to constantly shifting market conditions.

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By Larry Hoffer | 6/18/2024

Running your property inventory with the right properties is likely the most important factor for your short-term rental business. Whether you want to grow rapidly, implement a strategy for steady organic growth, or optimize your property mix to allow you to operate more effectively, it all starts with the power of data.

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