What’s driving the vacation rental market in 2025? How are traveler expectations evolving — and what can property managers do to stay ahead?

In this edition of the Hostaway LIVE! we team up with Vrbo to bring you the latest data, actionable insights, and strategies for success in the year ahead.

Join Hostaway’s expert panel —Josh (Chief Customer Officer), Jade (Technical Product Manager), and Ben (Content Marketing Manager)—alongside special guest Sam Asgar, Senior Connectivity Account Manager at Vrbo. Together, they’ll break down:

📈 The latest Vrbo traveler trends: who’s booking, how far in advance, and what they’re looking for in a property
🏖️ What features and amenities matter most to guests in 2025
👀 How reviews, pricing, and trust impact your visibility and bookings on Vrbo
💪The power of flexible policies and instant booking for maximizing conversion
🛠️ New tools and features from Hostaway to help you optimize your listings and boost your five-star reviews

Whether you’re already listing on Vrbo or looking to expand your reach, this session is packed with practical tips and market intelligence you can use right now.

00:00 Introduction & Panelist Welcome
01:06 What Vrbo Offers Property Managers
05:36 Vrbo Traveler Behavior & Booking Trends
06:21 2025 Traveler Values: What Matters Most
08:07 Pricing & Reviews: Keys to Success
09:27 Must-Have Features & Amenities in 2025
12:39 The Importance of Trust & Reviews
15:11 Review Strategies & Automation
17:52 Travel Budgets, Fees & Discounts
19:20 New Vrbo Promotions & Discounts
20:12 Flexible Policies & Instant Book
23:01 Hostaway’s Quality & Reviews Dashboards
25:43 Host AI Insights: Actionable Review Analysis
26:10 Getting Help & Webinar Wrap-Up

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡
Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. From marketing and guest communication to operations and reporting, our platform helps you scale with ease. With over 100 integrated tools in our marketplace, Hostaway grows with you—whether you manage two listings or two thousand.

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2025 Vrbo Data and Market Trends

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