Hostaway Webinar Series: The Podcast

Unlocking New Markets with Booking.com + Hostaway

Hostaway Season 1

Discover the latest Booking.com + Hostaway integration updates and learn how to maximize your vacation rental business in 2025!

In this special edition of the Hostaway Webinar Series, Hostaway’s CEO Markus Rader is joined by Booking.com’s Emily Tusick and Hostaway VP of Product Maria Lopez. Together, they dive into the newest features, trends, and best practices for property managers looking to grow their bookings and streamline operations.

From leveraging Booking.com’s global reach and marketing power to understanding new tools like verified guest profiles, request-to-book, and enhanced house rules, this webinar is packed with actionable insights. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming features, learn how to protect your properties, and hear answers to real property manager questions in our live Q&A.

Chapters
00:00 Welcome & Introductions
01:13 Booking.com + Hostaway: Partnership Overview
01:41 Vacation Rental Trends for 2025
02:16 How Booking.com Drives Demand
03:05 Marketing Power: Super Bowl, MLB, and More
04:47 Experience-Driven Travel & Emerging Guest Expectations
05:03 Hosting with Peace of Mind: New Features
06:05 Setting House Rules & Guest Communication
07:10 Request-to-Book and Booking Flexibility
08:02 Insurance, Payments, and Financial Tools
09:53 Hostaway Integration Updates
11:16 Modifying Reservations & Reporting Guest Misconduct
13:29 Waiving Cancellation Fees for No-Shows
14:58 Upcoming Integration Features
15:47 Getting Support & Next Steps
16:06 Live Q&A: Payments, Integration, and More
22:00 Preferred & Premier Partner Programs Explained
27:42 Final Thoughts & Thank You

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Hostaway is the 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.