As the demand for high-end vacation rentals grows, understanding what sets a luxury stay apart is essential for anyone looking to succeed in the short-term rental market. So, this week on Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by tourism and hospitality lecturer Dr. Anita Manfreda. Based at Torrens University Australia, Dr. Anita Manfreda has over 16 years of experience in tourism and hospitality education and management across Italy, Switzerland and Australia. Her research focuses on customer experiences and luxury consumption, especially the intersection of authenticity, luxury, and sustainability. Dr. Anita Manfreda also delves into organizational behavior and psychology, exploring competencies and well-being within the tourism and hospitality workforce.  In this episode, Dr. Anita Manfreda sheds light on the most common mistakes landlords make when renting out their property to short-term renters. Additionally, she reveals some effective ways to turn a short-term rental into a luxury experience without overspending on advertising or design improvements. Together, Marie and Dr. Anita Manfreda discuss various practices that may prove useful in elevating a short-term guest’s stay. So, whether you’re an investor, property manager, or host, tune in to this episode for actionable insights to create a luxury rental experience that stands out in an oversaturated market. Follow Dr. Anita Manfreda’s work: https://research.torrens.edu.au/en/persons/anita-manfreda Connect with Dr. Anita Manfreda via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-manfreda/ Produced by the Affluence Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit https://affluence.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for additional information about Affluence Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AffluenceScienceLabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/affluence.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affluence.science.labs/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/affluence-science-labs  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFScienceLabs TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@affluence.science.labs  You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/id1776049410/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjHkrJioQi1EPqifOtOCB/ Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b42ff29e-5f29-444d-8d81-dbdf2b8ac287/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-wealth-pathways-the-afflu-231093343/ Podbean: https://affluencescienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-5871405/