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The Roomspilot blog shares practical insights on vacation rental operations, direct bookings, guest experience, and property management growth.

Short-Term Rental Registration and Licensing: A Practical Setup That Won’t Disrupt Your Calendar

You don’t feel the cost of compliance until it collides with your calendar. A listing gets paused...

Aug 07, 2026 Read more

Guest Messaging Playbook: Faster Replies Without Losing the Human Touch

You can usually tell how a stay will go by the first few messages. A guest asks a simple...

Jul 29, 2026 Read more

Short-Term Rental Compliance Checklist: Permits, Taxes, and Daily Operations

Most hosts don’t run into trouble because of one big mistake. It’s usually a handful of small...

Jul 19, 2026 Read more

Airbnb Review Management: Turn 4-Star Stays Into 5-Star Reviews

For most short-term rental operators, reviews are the single biggest driver of bookings. A small...

Jul 09, 2026 Read more

Guide: Setting up Airbnb Management Software the right way

When most people start hosting on Airbnb, they don’t think much about management software.

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May 13, 2026 Read more

Best Smart Locks for Airbnb Hosts in 2026

If you run an Airbnb or any short-term rental, a smart lock stops being a “nice...

May 08, 2026 Read more

Best Furniture for Airbnb Rentals (Complete Host Guide)

Creating a standout Airbnb isn’t just about location, it’s about experience. The...

Apr 19, 2026 Read more

New EU Regulation to Reshape Short-Term Rental Market Across Europe

Starting May 20, 2026, a new European Union regulation will significantly transform the...

Mar 31, 2026 Read more

Barcelona becomes the city with the highest Tourist Tax from April 2026

Starting 1 April 2026, Barcelona will introduce a significant increase in tourist taxes, making...

Mar 14, 2026 Read more

How to check guest background on direct bookings

Direct bookings are one of the most powerful ways to increase profitability in the short-term...

Feb 08, 2026 Read more