Shorter booking windows are changing how large property managers plan and price.
In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Thibault Masson talks with Alex Alioto, Founder and Head of Growth at Whimstay, about what it takes to build a smarter last-minute pricing strategy.
They explore how the rise of spontaneous travelers and flexible work has redefined demand patterns and how property managers can capture these guests profitably. You’ll hear how Whimstay helps operators fill unsold nights, and how dynamic pricing tools like PriceLabs can support data-driven decision-making.
🎧 Key Takeaways:
Whether you manage 100 or 1,000 listings, this conversation reveals how leading property managers are adapting to a faster, more flexible booking landscape.
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In this RevLabs by PriceLabs Masterclass, host Kyle Driskell (Senior Solutions Consultant, PriceLabs) is joined by Emily Pattillo (Partner at RevZen and Co-Founder of RevProf) and Emre Ilgaz (Director of Revenue Management, AvantStay) for a practical discussion on how to master booking windows and adapt pricing strategies across markets.
With booking lead times shortening in many destinations, this session breaks down how large portfolio operators can stay ahead of the curve by combining data analysis, flexible stay rules, and adaptive pricing tactics in PriceLabs.
What you'll learn:
Understand how booking lead times are evolving across urban, leisure, and destination markets.
Learn how to modify pricing, minimum stays, and promotions to balance early and last-minute demand.
Discover how to analyze internal vs. market data to detect booking window shifts.
Whether you manage 100 or 1,000 listings, this episode helps you use data to stay proactive, not reactive, in today’s volatile demand landscape.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup isn’t just a global sporting event, it’s already influencing short-term rental (STR) markets across USA, Canada and Mexico. For revenue managers handling 100+ listings, understanding how early booking data, event compression, and rate psychology evolve ahead of major events is critical.In this Revenue Radar episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Becca (Madigan) Greenawalt sits down with Sarah Franzen and John An to unpack how host cities like Miami, Atlanta, Vancouver, and Guadalajara are reacting — and where opportunities are being missed.🎙 Speakers:Becca (Madigan) Greenawalt – Solutions Consultant, PriceLabsSarah Franzen – Founder, RevZen | Co-Founder, RevProfJohn An – Founder & CEO, TechTape✅ What You’ll Learn- What early compression trends in host cities reveal about rate readiness- Why December’s FIFA draw is the key turning point for pricing and pacing- How to use static pricing and minimum stays to protect high-demand periods- How markets like Miami still offer growth opportunities for proactive operators- The playbook: when to shift from static rates to dynamic adjustments as demand surges📊 Designed for revenue and portfolio managers overseeing large STR portfolios, this session delivers data-backed insights and real-world strategies to help you prepare for global event demand — before the market kicks off.👉 Subscribe to #RevLabsByPriceLabs for expert insights, booking data breakdowns, and advanced pricing strategies for large-scale operators.#WorldCup2026 #RevLabs #PriceLabs #RevenueManagement #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #EventPricing #DynamicPricing
Every great revenue manager knows one truth: you can’t optimize everything.
In this Life of a Revenue Manager episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Becca (Madigan) Greenawalt sits down with Jordan Locke, Founder of RevPARTY and Board Member at RevProf, to unpack the art of trade-offs in modern revenue management.
From Whole Foods’ retail pricing to large-scale STR portfolios, Jordan shares how to balance competing goals — ADR vs. occupancy, automation vs. control, short-term wins vs. long-term strategy — and why communication is just as important as data.
You’ll learn:
• How to explain trade-offs clearly to owners and stakeholders
• Why “revenue is a team sport” — and how to prove it with data
• Systems to track impact across your full P&L
• Lessons from retail, consulting, and STR growth
Whether you manage 100+ listings or lead a growing revenue team, this conversation will reshape how you think about pricing, process, and performance.
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For large portfolio managers, data is essential, but it’s not the whole story. In this RevLabs by PriceLabs Insider episode, host Thibault Masson speaks with Niki Turner, Solutions Consultant at PriceLabs, about how to balance data-driven pricing with real-world customer and market feedback.Niki shares her journey from multifamily property management into short-term rentals and explains why listening to customers, onsite teams, and market signals can reveal insights data alone can’t capture.In this episode:- The difference between multifamily and STR revenue strategies- Why large portfolio operators must balance data with feedback- Common mistakes to avoid when scaling beyond 100+ listings- Niki’s top insider tips for portfolio-level successSubscribe to #RevLabsbyPriceLabs for more enterprise-level insights and strategies that help you run smarter, grow faster, and maximize revenue.#RevenueManagement #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #PropertyManagement
Airbnb is rolling out a new host fee structure that will first impact PMS-connected hosts first. For property managers running 100+ listings, this shift raises critical questions: How will it affect margins? What updates are needed in PMS markups? And how should owners be brought into the conversation?
In this RevLabs by PriceLabs Masterclass, industry experts unpack the changes, provide real-world context, and share actionable strategies to protect revenue while staying competitive.
🎙 Speakers:
Theoharis Mihailidis – Owner, Villarentals.gr & Secretary of STAMA (Greek Property Managers Association)
John An – Founder & CEO, TechTape
Thibault Masson – Head of Product Marketing, PriceLabs & Founder of RSU by PriceLabs
Monique DeLorenzo – Senior Solutions Consultant, PriceLabs
✅ What You’ll Learn
Step-by-step pricing math to protect your margins under the new fee model
Why Airbnb is making this change, and how it compares to Vrbo and Booking.com
Lessons from Europe, where total price display has already reshaped guest behavior
What PMS-connected hosts must update now to avoid undercharging
How to explain the change to owners without causing confusion or concern
The real risk: not the rule itself, but how unprepared managers could lose revenue
📊 Designed for revenue managers overseeing large portfolios, this session gives you the clarity and tactics you need to adapt to Airbnb’s new structure.
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In this Life of a Revenue Manager episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Becca (Madigan) Greenawalt talks with Jessie Moore, Property Manager at Lewis Realty on Topsail Island, NC, overseeing 160+ vacation rentals and 75 long-term properties.
Jessie shares how she balances the daily chaos of guest issues to owner expectations while staying disciplined about revenue management. From checking KPIs during hurricanes to rallying her team around weekly booking goals, Jessie reveals the habits and strategies that keep growth on track even in uncertain times.
Key Takeaways:
Why revenue management is a “quiet fire” you can’t ignore.
The two most impactful KPIs Jessie checks every day.
How to balance immediate operational fires with long-term revenue strategy.
Practical tactics to maintain revenue discipline across 160+ homes.
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In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Thibault Masson sits down with Simon Seroussi, Co-founder & COO of SuiteOp, to discuss how operators can boost revenue by focusing on upsells, reviews, and compliance with Airbnb rules.
What you’ll learn:
- How upsells and damage waivers unlock new income streams
- Why reviews are directly tied to stronger pricing yields
- What Airbnb allows (and prohibits) when it comes to upselling
- Creative approaches for scaling revenue beyond nightly pricing
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In this Life of a Revenue Manager episode, host Becca Madigan sits down with Neil Fitzgerald, from Report Genius, to explore his career path from the cruise industry to short-term rentals.
Neil shares how lessons from cruise revenue management—like advanced forecasting and total revenue optimization—translate into STR strategies, and why data-driven leadership still requires human judgment.
Key Takeaways:
- How the cruise industry’s data science approach informs STR forecasting and reporting
- Why AI can’t replace revenue leaders, and how to combine system insights with strategy
- What Report Genius does differently in supporting operators with 200+ listings
- Practical advice for revenue managers navigating fast-changing booking patterns
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Las Vegas has been in the headlines for declining tourism and lower resort demand — but how do these shifts impact short-term rentals?
In this Revenue Radar episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, hosts Becca Madigan, John An, and Emily Pattillo break down what’s really happening in the Vegas market.
They compare resort and hotel performance with STR Index data, dig into sub-market differences (downtown vs. broader Vegas), and discuss how operators can interpret forward-looking occupancy trends.
Key Takeaways:
What falling resort rates mean for short-term rentals in Las Vegas.
How sub-markets like Downtown Vegas tell a different story than the broader market.
Forward-looking occupancy trends: where operators can still find strength.
Whether you manage 100 listings or 1,000, this Vegas case study offers practical insights you can apply to any market facing soft demand or shifting booking patterns.Subscribe to #RevLabsByPriceLabs today!
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Shoulder season doesn’t have to be painful. In this RevLabs x RSU session, Eduardo Mandri (Angel Host), Jessica Mollard (OVO Network), and Kyle Driskell (PriceLabs) share practical tactics to protect revenue when booking windows shrink and demand softens.
What you’ll learn:
📊 How to spot shoulder-season trends early using pacing & market data
💰 Pricing tactics that drive occupancy without slashing ADR
🏡 Listing & OTA fixes that boost visibility and attract last-minute guests
🤝 Owner communication strategies to set expectations and protect margins
Don’t let the post-summer slowdown catch you off guard — watch now to build your shoulder season playbook.
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In this Life of a Revenue Manager episode of #RevLabsByPriceLabs, host Kyle Driskell sits down with Rick Jernigan, Jr., Revenue Manager at Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals in Alabama.
Rick’s journey from two decades in high-level grocery retail to managing an 1,800-unit mixed portfolio is anything but ordinary. He shares how strategic thinking, honed from seasonal retail markets, now drives his approach to short-term rentals.
Key takeaways:
Translate skills from outside industries into powerful revenue management strategies.
Use a consistent weekly rhythm to tackle analytics, reporting, forward planning, and adjustments.
Manage a shorter booking window with precision to stay ahead in competitive seasonal markets.
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In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Kyle Driskell sits down with Gabriel Probst Thaumaturgo, Revenue Manager at Angelhost, to talk about what it’s like to run pricing for a diverse, international portfolio.
Gabriel shares how he tailors strategies to each market’s booking patterns, how he works with clients to define success, and the blend of art and science behind revenue management.
They explore:
- Setting and tracking monthly goals for each property
- Balancing occupancy vs ADR targets
- The role of AI in listing optimization and decision-making
- Why human communication still matters in a tech-driven role
Whether you’re a seasoned revenue leader or new to the field, you’ll get practical takeaways and a fresh perspective on what it means to be a revenue manager in 2025.
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In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, we’re heading north. Monique DeLorenzo is joined by John An (Techtape) and Emily Pattillo (Revzen) to break down short-term rental performance in three key Canadian markets: Muskoka, Toronto, and Vancouver.
From regulatory fallout to RevPAR resilience, this Revenue Radar edition unpacks what the data is showing and what operators are doing in response.
You’ll learn:
- Why Muskoka is holding steady while Toronto and Vancouver face shrinking supply
- How new regulations are affecting occupancy and ADRs
- Which segments are pacing ahead — and where to hold rates
- What fall demand looks like (and why the sharp drop-off matters)
Perfect for revenue managers watching Canadian markets — or curious about what a regulated future might look like in their own.
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In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Thibault Masson chats with Aaron Gardzalla, Solutions Consultant at PriceLabs, about his unconventional path into revenue management—and what he’s learned from working with thousands of listings across the U.S.
Aaron shares how he transitioned from owner support to revenue strategy, and now helps large operators make the most of their pricing systems. Along the way, he unpacks:
- The revenue upside of overlooked markets like Broken Bow, OK
- Why large portfolios thrive on flexibility—not one-size-fits-all systems
- The cultural edge that sets PriceLabs apart from other tools
- What he’s learned from solving real challenges for high-volume users
This episode is for revenue managers juggling scale, tools, and owner expectations—looking for clarity and tactical inspiration.
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Bookings are still coming in—but they're happening later. Lead times are shrinking, markets are shifting, and the usual metrics aren’t telling the whole story.In this RevLabs session, we sit down with two seasoned operators to unpack how they’re using pacing data to stay ahead—not scramble. If you manage a large short-term rental portfolio and want to turn demand uncertainty into smart, tactical decisions, this one’s for you.👥 Featuring:- Rebecca Ballart, COO at Rev and Research- Jasper Ribbers, Head of Revenue Management at Freewyld Foundry- Hosted by Monique DeLorenzo, Sr. Solutions Consultant at PriceLabsWhat’s inside:✔️ Spotting slowdowns before they hit occupancy✔️ Knowing when to adjust pricing, min-stays, and availability✔️ Using STR Index & Market Dashboards to track pace in real time✔️ A sneak peek at our new Booking Curves feature inside Market DashboardsSubscribe to #RevLabsByPriceLabs today!
In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Monique DeLorenzo welcomes Brad Pillsbury, Director of Revenue at Abode Luxury Rentals, to discuss how revenue managers can use data-driven pricing strategies to grow large portfolios profitably. Brad shares:
- How to create dynamic pricing rules for different property types
- Best practices for combining guest communication automations with Revenue Management Systems
- Important metrics to watch when entering new markets
- Real-world examples of improving occupancy, ADR, and direct bookings
Whether you manage 100 listings or 1,000, this episode offers practical insights to increase RevPAR and owner satisfaction.
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In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, Kyle Driskell sits down with Nicki Blankenship, an experienced Director of Revenue Management, to discuss her 11+ year journey in the vacation rental industry.
Nicki shares how she transitioned from healthcare into revenue management, her experiences managing thousands of units, and the unique challenges of operating at both resort and hotel levels.
You’ll hear about:
- The importance of having the right tools and reporting systems for large portfolios.
- How to think creatively about group bookings and partnerships to drive revenue.- The nuances of managing ADR and seasonality across different markets
Whether you manage 100 units or 1,500, Nicki’s insights will give you practical ideas for refining your own strategies.
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In this episode of RevLabs Insider, Thibault Masson sits down with Sam Hale, Solution Consultant at PriceLabs, who shares his journey from flipping houses to managing boutique hotels, and now guiding revenue strategies for large-scale short-term rental portfolios across North America.
Sam dives into strategic insights from his extensive experience, highlighting:
- Key lessons learned when transitioning from long-term rentals to multi-unit short-term management.
- The advantages of adopting hotel-style operations to optimize occupancy and revenue.
- Real-world examples of tackling challenges and implementing successful pricing strategies in large portfolios.
Whether you manage hundreds of short-term rentals or oversee multi-unit buildings, Sam’s tactical advice will sharpen your revenue management practices.
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What’s really happening in Branson and Lake of the Ozarks this summer?
Monique DeLorenzo and Aviva Llorens, Senior Solution Consultants at PriceLabs, break down the latest booking patterns and forward-looking revenue data for these popular Midwest vacation rental markets.
👀 What you'll learn:
- Why large homes in Ozarks have longer booking windows—and how to price for them
- The surprising occupancy trends shaping June and July in Branson
- What RevPAR, ADR, and length-of-stay metrics are telling us right now
- How to leverage hot tubs, lake access, and resort-style amenities for higher demand
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