Episode 409 - Game Day Markets 455% Increase, Hotels Move Into STRs & Airbnb Allows Direct Bookings?!

Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Sources: 1) https://rewiremedia.co/2026/09/01/marriott-hilton-wyndham-apartment-style-short-term-rentals-hotels/ 2) https://skift.com/2026/08/03/gen-z-millennials-vacation-ownership/ 3) https://www.hoteldive.com/news/airbnb-furthers-hotel-strategy-lark-partnership/826921/ 4) https://www.phocuswire.com/opinion/opinion-airbnb-making-us-rethink-direct-booking-means 5) https://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/articles/shrinkflation-hits-housing-homes-smaller-090704276.html 6) https://www.lendingtree.com/home/mortgage/home-sizes-study/ 7) https://www.airdna.co/blog/college-football-short-term-rental-revenue FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoore https://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedom https://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmoore CONTACT US: [email protected] Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:17 Market reactions to geopolitical tensions and interest rate changes 04:00 Shout-outs to new STR property owners and market updates 05:23 Major hospitality brands expanding into the STR and apartment market 08:43 Timeshare properties and their evolving role in short-term rentals 14:46 Airbnb's new direct booking feature and host strategies 32:50 Shrinkflation's impact on home sizes and STR opportunities 37:35 The rise of small, high-end, and niche properties 45:43 The potential of college game day markets for STR 52:58 Closing remarks and strategies for investors and hosts