2027 US Holiday and Long-Weekend Calendar for Hosts
OPM federal holidays and long weekends for 2027, with pricing and minimum-stay guidance for US vacation rental hosts.
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Gift Cards and Vouchers: Selling Direct Stays for the Holidays
Sell vacation rental gift cards and stay vouchers before Christmas: numbered certificates, expiry, blackouts, past-guest promo, and accounting basics.
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Black Friday 2026: Should Vacation Rental Hosts Discount?
Black Friday vacation rental deals for 27-30 Nov 2026: when to discount shoulder gaps, when to hold peak weeks, gift cards, LOS offers, and past-guest email.
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Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2027: What It Means for Hosts
Lonely Planet named 7 markets for 2027 where Houfy hosts operate. What to do now on calendars, rates and listings — before demand arrives.
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Use Google Vacation Rentals for Bookings
How hosts use Google Vacation Rentals in 2026: listing requirements, Houfy distribution, and turning free search demand into direct stays.
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Convert Marathon Runners Into Repeat Guests
Turn one marathon weekend booking into yearly repeat stays. Email capture, loyalty notes, and direct booking on Houfy for hosts.
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Email Templates That Get Guests to Book Direct Next Time
Copy-paste email templates for vacation rental hosts. Send post-checkout, pre-season, and re-engagement emails that convert.
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Pinterest Ideas That Drive Vacation Rental Bookings
Pinterest ideas for vacation rental hosts: pin types, boards, SEO, seasonal campaigns, and CTAs that turn saves into direct bookings.
Aug 21, 2026, 7:13 AM
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