Market Take·Hotel Revenue Management
Hotel Year-Over-Year Comparison: Is Your Growth Real?
September 2026 swung from plus 16 to minus 6 percent RevPAR, mostly on the calendar.
October 3, 2026 · 20 min read
Market Take
My read on market, platform and regulation changes, and what to do about them now.
Market Take·Short-Term Rental Revenue Management
Vrbo Commission Increase: My 2026 Host Playbook
Vrbo moves every host to a flat 12% on October 29, and a blanket price hike is the wrong reflex.
October 2, 2026 · 19 min read
Market Take·Short-Term Rental Revenue Management
What Is a Good Airbnb Occupancy Rate in 2026?
The published 2026 averages disagree by seven points, so here is the number I actually judge a listing by.
September 30, 2026 · 19 min read
Market Take·Hotel Revenue Management
Is the Hotel Booking Window Shrinking in 2026?
The 2026 data points two ways, so I read each hotel's own pace before I touch a single rate.
September 29, 2026 · 18 min read
Market Take·Short-Term Rental Revenue Management
Is Airbnb Still Profitable in 2026? My Honest Math
The break-even math I run for owners now that mortgages top 7% and the fee is 15.5%.
September 27, 2026 · 19 min read
Market Take·Hotel Revenue Management
Should Hotels List on Airbnb in 2026?
Airbnb now sells nearly 4,000 hotels, so here is the net revenue math I run before any hotel joins.
September 27, 2026 · 19 min read
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