Where Guests Are Really Booking in 2025: Smarter Alternatives to Airbnb and Vrbo

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Vacation Rental Scale-Up

Thibault Masson for 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 trends from the US and Europe. Tech Innovations: Explore new vacation rental technology, from AI to revenue management software. Each episode features tutorials, expert interviews, and a touch of humor t

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Where Guests Are Really Booking in 2025: Smarter Alternatives to Airbnb and Vrbo

Vacation Rental Scale-Up

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2 weeks ago

Where Guests Are Really Booking in 2025: Smarter Alternatives to Airbnb and Vrbo

In this hour-long episode, we explore where guests are really booking in 2025, and how professional short-term rental managers can build a smarter channel mix beyond Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo.

Hosted by Thibault Masson, this conversation features:

Alex Alioto, Co-Founder & Head of Growth at Whimstay, the leading marketplace for last-minute vacation rental deals across North America.
Enrique Planas, Director of Business Development at Holidu, a top European booking platform helping families and groups find quality vacation homes.

You’ll learn:🎯 Why dependency on the “big three” OTAs is riskier than ever🌍 How traveler behavior is shifting across regions and generations📈 What makes alternative platforms like Holidu and Whimstay successful🧭 How to decide which channels actually fit your guests and goals

This episode was recorded live during RSU’s October 2025 webinar.

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