STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA

00:44:29

The 5 Forces Shaping the Short-Term Rental Industry...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/10/08

The short-term rental industry is entering a new era—and the old playbook for growth may no longer work. In this milestone 200th episode of The STR Data Lab recorded live at the VRMA conference, AirDNA Chief Economist Jamie Lane takes a data-driven look at where the industry stands today, from slowing supply growth and stabilizing occupancy to shifting traveler demand and a challenging housing market. For hosts, property managers, and STR professionals, the message is clear: when industry-wide

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00:47:40

From Vacasa to First Chair: Lessons in Scaling...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/10/01

What happens when a vacation rental executive who has experienced the industry at virtually every level decides to go back to the basics? In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane sits down with Bob Milne, COO and President of First Chair Destinations, to unpack decades of lessons from building, scaling, and reshaping vacation rental management businesses. From running thousands of homes in Steamboat to navigating Wyndham and Vacasa, Bob shares why he believes vacation rentals are ultimately a

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00:35:51

What August STR Data Reveals About the Rest of 2026

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/09/24

The U.S. short-term rental market may look weaker at first glance—but the latest data tells a more nuanced story. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane and Bram Gallagher unpack August performance and explain why headline declines in demand and occupancy don't tell the whole story. A calendar shift around Labor Day significantly affected year-over-year comparisons, while underlying demand, ADR growth, and slowing supply point to a market that remains surprisingly resilient.The

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00:52:58

How to Scale a Short-Term Rental Management Business...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/09/17

Doubling your property management portfolio is one thing. Doubling it while maintaining top-tier guest reviews is another. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane sits down with returning guests Joe and Max Bachmeier, whose property management business grew from roughly 120 to 260 listings in just 12 months—while remaining among the highest-rated property managers in the country. They break down what actually drove that growth, from consistent local marketing and referrals to building a team

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00:52:43

How to Build a 5-Star Property Management Business

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/09/10

What does it take to scale a property management business without sacrificing the guest experience? For Steve and Kim Resnick, co-founders of HeavenlyRez and AirDNA’s 2026 #1 Property Managers, the answer starts with one principle: hospitality comes first. What began with managing their own Ocean City, New Jersey vacation rental evolved into a 100+ property operation built around five-star reviews, operational discipline, and a relentless focus on improving the guest experience.In this episode,

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00:55:20

Inside AirDNA Adapt: Building the Future of Revenue...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/09/03

Revenue management is getting faster, smarter, and more accessible—but building the next generation of pricing technology comes with a surprising challenge: how do you get operators to trust the numbers? In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Chief Economist Jamie Lane sits down with AirDNA’s Data Science Manager Marc Moreno and Senior Product Manager Jordon Myers to go behind the scenes of building AirDNA’s new revenue management platform, Adapt.The conversation explores what AirDNA learned from

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00:54:50

The Insider Take: Why Growth at All Costs Is Failing...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/08/27

The short-term rental industry is entering a new phase—and the old playbook of growth at all costs may no longer be the answer. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane sits down with Annie Holcombe and Alex Husner, to unpack how the industry has evolved, what operators have learned from the post-COVID growth boom, and why professionalism isn't necessarily about managing hundreds of properties. From individual hosts to large property managers, success increasingly comes down to building

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00:55:28

How AI Is Transforming Short-Term Rental Bookings

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/08/20

The way travelers discover short-term rentals is changing—and the biggest shift may be happening before they ever visit Airbnb, Vrbo, or a property manager’s website. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, AirDNA Chief Economist Jamie Lane sits down with Jason Cincotta, co-founder of Kismet, to unpack how AI-powered search is reshaping travel discovery, how much revenue it may already be influencing, and why traditional attribution models could be missing a huge part of the picture.The conversation

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00:34:14

Why July Was So Strong for Short-Term Rentals

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/08/13

The U.S. short-term rental market is showing surprising strength—even as the broader economy sends mixed signals. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane and Bram Gallagher break down July’s performance and explore what’s really driving growth across the STR market. U.S. RevPAR jumped 7.2% in July, with ADR emerging as the biggest contributor, while occupancy also moved into positive year-over-year growth.The conversation goes beyond the headline numbers to separate the impact of the 2026

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00:49:34

The Truth About World Cup Rentals

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/08/06

Did the FIFA World Cup live up to the hype for short-term rental hosts—or did the headlines get it wrong?After months of tracking booking trends, pricing, and occupancy across all 16 host cities, Jamie Lane sits down with AirDNA Senior Research Analyst Linda Rollins and Kansas City Short-Term Rental Alliance leader Susan Brown to separate fact from fiction. They unpack what actually happened during one of the biggest global travel events, why so many media narratives missed the mark, and what hosts

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00:45:52

How STR Property Managers Are Valued Today: EBITDA,...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/07/30

What is your short-term rental business really worth—and more importantly, what are buyers actually looking for right now? In this episode of The STR Data Lab, CEO of AirDNA Rohit Bezewada sits down with C2G Advisors' Managing Partner Jacobie Olin. They unpack the realities behind today’s M&A market for property managers, cutting through the noise of tech buzzwords and surface-level metrics. If you’ve ever wondered how growth, profitability, and operations translate into valuation, this

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00:43:53

World Cup Boom, Rising Rates & What June’s STR Data...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/07/16

The first half of 2026 is in the books—and the latest data is telling a much stronger story than many expected. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, AirDNA CEO Rohit sits down with economist Bram Gallagher to break down June’s performance, the impact of the FIFA World Cup on short-term rentals, and why existing hosts may be entering one of the strongest competitive positions they've seen in years.From record ADR gains and rising pricing power to slowing supply growth and stronger-than-expected

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00:42:20

2026 Midyear STR Outlook: What's Driving Demand,...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/07/09

What happens when the biggest trends shaping short-term rentals don't come from within the industry at all? In this special midyear outlook, Jamie Lane and Bram Gallagher unpack the economic forces influencing STR performance—from inflation and interest rates to international travel and changing consumer behavior—and explain what hosts and property managers should be watching for during the second half of 2026.While the year hasn't unfolded exactly as forecasted, the fundamentals remain

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00:53:18

Golden Age of Airbnb? The STR Investing Playbook for...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/07/02

Is now still a smart time to invest in short-term rentals—or has the opportunity already passed? In this episode of The STR Data Lab, AirDNA CEO Rohit sits down with John Bianchi, better known as the Airbnb Data Guy, to unpack the data-driven framework that's helped identify more than 400 profitable STR investments. From finding resilient markets to evaluating deals and designing properties that outperform the competition, John shares the methodology he uses to separate great investments from

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00:52:12

After the Reset: AI and the Next Phase for Short-Term...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/06/25

What does it take to survive—and thrive—through 15 years of nonstop change in the short-term rental industry? In this episode of The STR Data Lab, AirDNA Chief Economist Jamie Lane sits down with Brian Egan, Co-Founder and CEO of Evolve, to unpack the evolution of one of the industry's earliest and most influential companies. From launching before Airbnb became a household name to navigating COVID, supply surges, regulatory shifts, and today's AI revolution, Brian shares hard-earned lessons from

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00:45:33

170 Properties, 2 People: The AI-Powered Property...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/06/18

What if your next hire wasn’t a person—but an AI employee that never sleeps, never misses a task, and proactively manages your business? As labor costs rise and operational complexity grows, short-term rental operators are looking for new ways to scale without sacrificing guest experience. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, AirDNA Chief Economist Jamie Lane sits down with Bill Ulammandakh, former Airbnb data scientist and Co-Founder & CEO of ProHost AI, to explore how artificial intelligence

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00:35:29

STR Demand Rebounds: World Cup Surge, Summer Travel...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/06/11

After a slow and uneven start to the year, short-term rental performance is finally showing signs of life. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane and Bram Gallagher break down the latest data—and what it really means for hosts, property managers, and investors navigating today’s shifting travel landscape. From the first occupancy gains in nearly a year to surprising demand patterns across luxury and budget listings, the signals are getting clearer… but not simpler.The conversation dives

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00:39:40

STR Outlook 2026: Why Travel Demand Is Strong Despite...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/06/04

What happens when consumer confidence is shaky, global tensions are rising, and yet… travel demand keeps growing? In this episode of The STR Data Lab, AirDNA’s Jamie Lane sits down with Tourism Economics President Adam Sacks to unpack one of the most important—and confusing—trends shaping the short-term rental and lodging industry right now: resilience in the face of uncertainty.From stronger-than-expected hotel performance in early 2026 to the shifting dynamics of international travel, this

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00:18:00

Airbnb’s 2026 Product Drop: AI, Hotels & the Future...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/05/21

Airbnb is no longer just a marketplace for stays—it’s becoming a fully integrated travel platform. In this special episode recorded live from Airbnb’s 2026 Summer Product Release in San Francisco, Jamie Lane sits down with Airbnb’s Chief Business Officer, Dave Stephenson, to unpack what these changes really mean for hosts, property managers, and the broader STR ecosystem.At the center of it all is AI. From personalized listing pages to smarter review insights and improved comparison tools, Airbnb is

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00:25:16

STR Market Update: April Trends, Rising Rates & World...

STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA ·

2026/05/15

What happens when strong travel demand collides with rising costs and global uncertainty? April’s data gives us a clearer picture—and it’s more nuanced than you might expect. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane and Bram Gallagher break down the latest U.S. short-term rental performance and what it signals for the critical summer season ahead.On the surface, the numbers look solid: ADR growth is outpacing inflation, demand continues to climb, and booking trends remain resilient. But

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