The Accommodation Show

19/08/2026

Before taking a big risk, make sure you know what you’re actually working towards.

Katie shares three simple things to think about when planning the next stage of your financial career or life:

💰 Understand your income, expenses and budget.
🎯 Separate what you genuinely want from what you think you should want.
🚀 Tune out the noise, build your backup plans and take the step.

Katie’s message is simple: taking a risk doesn’t mean being reckless. Have a Plan B, C, D and E, but don’t let fear stop you from moving forward.

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15/08/2026

What if the key to a successful short-term rental business isn't the property itself, but the experience you create around it?

In the latest episode of The Accommodation Show, we sit down with Katie Cline, former global PR leader for luxury hotel brands including Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and W Hotels.

Katie shares how she brought luxury hospitality principles into her own vacation rentals, and why accommodation operators should think more like hoteliers than real estate investors.

🏨 What short-term rentals can learn from luxury hotels
✨ How to create a memorable guest experience
💡 Finding your unique advantage as an operator
📣 Using your background to stand out and attract demand
🏡 How rental income can help fund your lifestyle, not just retirement

🎙️ Listen to the full episode of The Accommodation Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgtOcGoZJ44

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12/08/2026

You can outsource systems, technology and admin, but you cannot outsource local knowledge.

Knowing the community, trusted vendors, local regulations and how the area operates can give short-term rental businesses a real advantage.
For Cathleen, being local helped her build stronger relationships, gain community support and navigate the Poconos market with confidence.

Sometimes, your greatest business advantage is knowing your own backyard.

🎧 Hear more on The Accommodation Show.
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08/08/2026

What does it really take to turn a struggling inn into an award-winning B&B? In the latest episode of The Accommodation Show, I sat down with Marco DiDomizio, who bought a nine-room inn in 2016 and turned it into the top-rated B&B in the United States for three consecutive years.

His approach wasn't about chasing awards. It was about creating an experience guests genuinely wanted to talk about.

🏆 Invest where guests can feel it
⭐ Build experiences that generate better reviews
🤝 Put real human connection back into the guest journey
📈 Spend strategically on marketing and PR
🔎 Become the local authority through useful content

One lesson stood out: you can't market your way to a great reputation. The experience has to deserve it first.

Marco's story is a fascinating look at what happens when you focus relentlessly on the guest and build the business around that.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode of The Accommodation Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu_JJzgJDcE

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06/08/2026

Technology can make short-term rentals more efficient, but it is the personal moments guests remember.

A quick mid-stay check-in, a handwritten note, or simply asking, “Is there anything I can do for you?” can completely change the guest experience.
You do not need to be on site every day. You just need one meaningful personal touchpoint.

🎧 Hear more from Marco DiDomizio, MBA on The Accommodation Show.

01/08/2026

Can you build a successful short-term rental business with no hospitality experience?

Cathleen Cataldo proves you can.

Just a few years ago, she was working in corporate fashion in New York City. Today, she manages a growing portfolio of short-term rentals in the Poconos—and it all started with one simple decision: ask for help.

In this episode of The Accommodation Show, Cathleen shares:
🏡 How she landed her first co-hosting client with no experience
🤝 Why finding a mentor accelerated her success
📍 The advantage of being a local operator
💬 How to use technology without losing the personal touch that guests remember

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your property management business, this episode is packed with practical advice you can put into action.

🎙️ Listen now and discover how small, consistent steps can lead to long-term success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAHKJ60_8Eg

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24/07/2026

It is about trust.

Richie, Co-Founder of PriceLabs, shares why strong founding teams need to start on equal ground. No “senior founder” or “junior founder”. Just founders who respect each other, trust each other, and are willing to build through the hard parts together.

Because if the trust is not there early, it becomes much harder to build something that lasts.

A powerful reminder for anyone choosing who to build a business with.

Follow for more accommodation lessons, leadership insights, and honest conversations from the accommodation and short-term rental industry.

17/07/2026

Is your first instinct to lower your prices when bookings slow down? According to Villa Finder founder Daniel Rouquette, that's exactly what you shouldn't do.

In this episode of The Accommodation Show, Daniel shares how Villa Finder has maintained strong performance in one of the world's most competitive vacation rental markets, without racing to the bottom on price.

You'll learn:
🏡 How to position your property to stand out from the competition
📸 Why your hero photo matters more than you think
🤖 How AI can help you build a smarter marketing strategy
⭐ Simple ways to showcase the guest experience and earn better reviews

If you're a short-term rental host, property manager, or vacation rental operator, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you attract more bookings while protecting your rates.

🎙️ Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWKweMHRYI0

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09/07/2026

How do you grow a company from a small side project into a global platform serving 700,000+ short-term rental listings?

In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with PriceLabs co-founders Anurag Verma and Richie Khandelwal to uncover the strategies behind one of the industry's biggest success stories.

We discuss:
📈 How PriceLabs scaled globally while remaining completely bootstrapped
🤝 The leadership principles that kept the founding team aligned for over 12 years
⚙️ Why simplifying your systems leads to sustainable growth
📊 How data-driven revenue management is changing the future of short-term rentals

Whether you're a property manager, vacation rental host, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply to your own business.

🎙️ Listen now and discover what it really takes to build a world-class short-term rental business: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ili6S8ot0Y0

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