The New Rules of STR Performance

More Visibility. Fewer Bookings. What Changed?

A new industry report from Hospitable and IntelliHost revealing why more listings are getting seen, but fewer searches are turning into bookings, and what top-performing hosts are doing differently.

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About the report

The short-term rental market isn’t slowing down, but the rules for succeeding in it are changing fast. Based on data from 4.1M+ listings, 460,000+ reservations, and 12 months of Airbnb conversion data, this report uncovers the biggest shifts impacting bookings, cancellations, pricing, and seasonal demand.

About the report

The new report reveals that up to 99% of searches never convert into bookings.

Key takeaways

Visibility is rising, but conversions remain low

Listings are appearing in search more than ever, yet up to 99% of searches still don’t result in a booking.

Not all bookings are equally reliable

Longer stays booked months in advance carried the highest cancellation risk in the dataset.

Seasonal demand patterns are shifting

Spring travel demand surged while traditional summer demand weakened significantly across many markets.

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Discover what’s changing in the STR market, and how hosts are adapting their pricing, availability, and operations to stay competitive.

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