Global events during the past year have fundamentally shifted how travelers view insurance and how they want to interact with providers during their trips. What was once overlooked by many U.S. travelers is now largely thought of as necessary, and brands want to make policies easier to digest.
The demand for vacation rentals from consumers has led to a cascade of opportunities on the supply side for startups that want to help property owners optimize their revenue and services.
The vacation rental sector is highly fragmented, which provides many opportunities for funded startups that can make themselves indispensable to owners by providing services and efficiencies.
With all the acquisitions and evolving reward points structures taking place in travel, travelers have never been more concerned about their points and how they should be using them.