AUSTIN,
Texas, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just one
year after expanding its platform to include professionally managed
vacation rentals, bnbfinder, the book direct marketplace without
service fees, celebrates a significant milestone: surpassing
100,000 active listings. This achievement is driven by the recent
strategic partnership with Evolve, North
America's fastest-growing vacation rental hospitality
company, renowned for its premium approach to ensuring guests enjoy
vetted vacation homes and a seamless booking experience.
"Our collaboration with Evolve, a clear leader in North America, and reaching over 100,000
vacation rentals in just over a year is a proud moment for the
entire bnbfinder team," said Eric
Goldreyer, CEO and owner of bnbfinder. "Our success
highlights a growing interest in book direct strategies from both
savvy travelers and property managers. As we enter our second year
in the vacation rental sector, we look forward to continued growth,
the rollout of new mobile capabilities and online features, and our
plans to expand beyond North
America in 2025."
The surge in service fees charged by major online travel
agencies has led 68% of American travelers to practice
"showrooming" – where they discover a property on a platform like
Airbnb or Vrbo, and then book that same place directly to avoid
service fees. bnbfinder never charges travelers service fees,
making it an easy alternative for those seeking overall value when
booking vacation rentals. bnbfinder has the unique capability of
offering the triple-threat combination of price, selection, and
convenience.
"Our partnership with bnbfinder is grounded in our shared
commitment to providing travelers the exceptional hospitality
experiences that come with staying in vetted vacation rentals run
by trusted property managers," said Jay
Whiteley, Evolve's VP of Revenue. "We are excited to have
Evolve's growing inventory of over 35,000 vacation rentals
available on bnbfinder, so travelers can easily book with peace of
mind and enjoy the best value."
bnbfinder's book direct model also offers significant benefits
to property managers (PMs), empowering them to maintain the guest
relationship, lower their costs, and control their visibility in
search results. This level of control is a key advantage to PMs,
who often face challenges with search rankings and customer
interactions within the major online travel platforms.
"We've focused on building bnbfinder to meet the needs of both
travelers and property managers," added Goldreyer. "We address two
of the biggest pain points in the industry. According to our data,
9 out of 10 travelers would use a site without service fees, and
more than 3 in 4 favor professionally managed rentals. We offer
both, making us uniquely positioned in the market."
About bnbfinder
For over 25 years, bnbfinder has
been connecting travelers with unique bed and breakfasts, inns, and
boutique hotel accommodations - without the fees. In 2023, we
expanded our platform to include professionally managed vacation
rentals so guests can book directly with trusted property managers
and avoid the service fees associated with other vacation rental
travel sites. Our mission is to put hospitality back in travel by
empowering professional property managers while making travel more
affordable. To learn more about our vacation rentals without
service fees, head over to www.bnbfinder.com
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About Evolve
Evolve is reimagining the vacation rental
experience with our modern approach to hospitality and property
management. We help guests rest easy with vetted homes, bookings
that give back, and all the support they need for a great stay. We
also support owners in reaching their financial goals, partnering
with them to start, manage, and grow their vacation rental business
— with management fees that start as low as 10%. Learn more at
www.evolve.com.
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