In the last seven decades, the world has experienced four global recessions – 1975, 1982, 1991, and 2009. These are the biggest economic recessions to have taken place so far. In addition to these especially devastating collapses of the global economy, there have been 122 cycles of recessions spanning 21 developed economies from 1967-2007. Generally, recessions […]
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Vacation rental managers spend most of their time in day-to-day repairs, ongoing maintenance, security, upkeep of properties, and assisting maintenance teams with service requests. The other half is consumed in assisting existing and prospective guests, answering their questions, and coordinating key pick-up and check-in/out. To make their daily work easier, smart technology has brought new […]
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“Lynx is a reliable partner that has allowed us to run a business that keeps our costs low, drives direct bookings, and automates our operations.” Michael K, Owner of South Wind Motel The South Wind Motel, located in the historic German Village just south of downtown Columbus, Ohio, gives travelers a revived and reimagined mid-century motel […]
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“Experience is everything. We’ve created a fully contactless experience with Lynx that gives guests a hassle-free experience while keeping our overhead costs low.” Ulysses Baltazar, Chief Technology Officer at Playpark Hospitality Over the past few years, Playpark Hospitality has been busy. They acquired and refurbished three older motels, automated operations, and developed an entirely […]
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Vacation rental home automation company, Lynx and vacation rental WiFi company, StayFi, announce the launch of their partnership to improve short-term rental operator profitability through a range of WiFi & in-home technology solutions. Lynx and StayFi share the mission of providing short-term rental operators the tools they need to build more profitable businesses through home automation, guest engagement, […]
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Picking up and handing over the keys to your guests, for instance, use of lockboxes can be an operational nightmare. You have to pay someone to wait around to hand them over in person. It is time-consuming, expensive, and annoying if the guests arrive early or late or you need to hide keys in some […]
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The vacation rental industry is getting more and more competitive every day. The global vacation rental market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2022 to 2030. People spend almost USD 180 billion on vacations every year. This presents a phenomenal chance for property management companies and individual hosts to boost their business and […]
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Smart locks come with a wide range of functions, so understanding the different types can help you decide which one is better for your property. There is a lot of noise and we hope this post will bring some clarity. You can choose to install a smart lock that fits over your existing door hardware. […]
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Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, check-ins powered by contactless technology have become the new normal for vacation rentals across the globe. Guests now prefer keyless solutions over in-person handovers and so do the vacation rental managers and hosts. It’s not surprising: modern locks offer a more flexible, streamlined, hygienic, and safe solution […]
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The hospitality industry is exploring mobile keys. Seeking to drive guest loyalty and direct bookings, plus improve efficiency so staff can spend more time offering premium guest services. With mobile access gaining traction, we see opportunities to enhance the guest experience and make their arrival even more seamless by enabling access to parking garages, lobby […]
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