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The major tourism trends in 2027 deeply transform the short-term rental. With YouCheckInn, hosts and property management companies have a solution that simplifies the management of schedule of condition, contracts, security deposits and traveller information in order to offer a smoother, more secure and more reassuring experience. Faced with travellers' new expectations, YouCheckInn supports professionals in developing their practices.

Tourism is evolving rapidly. Today, travellers are no longer just looking for accommodation, but for a simple, seamless and reassuring experience.

Autonomy has become essential: simplified check-in, information accessible via smartphone, rapid communication and a frictionless journey. At the same time, owners and management agencies want to save time thanks to tools that centralise inventories of fixtures, contracts, deposits and guest information.

Another trend is being confirmed: holidaymakers expect local recommendations and a more authentic experience, while demanding greater transparency and security.

At the home of YouCheckInn, we are convinced that technology must remain at the service of humanity. By simplifying holiday rental management and streamlining the traveller journey, it allows hosts to focus on what matters most: offering a quality welcome and creating memorable stays.

#YouCheckInn #Tourism2027 #Short-TermRental #TravelTech #TravellerExperience

The arrival experience has become an essential element in short-term rentals. With YouCheckInn, professionals have all the necessary tools to offer their tenants a simple, fluid, and reassuring arrival. By centralising inventory reports, contracts, security deposits, digital welcome books, and useful information for the stay, YouCheckInn simplifies every stage of arrival and helps to offer a better experience from the very first minutes.

The first few minutes of a stay often set the tone for the holiday. A simple, smooth, and well-organised arrival immediately inspires confidence, while a delay, a lack of information, or a complicated key handover can quickly tarnish the experience.

Today, travellers expect more autonomy and simplicity. They want easy access to practical information, to discover their accommodation peacefully, and to start their stay stress-free.

For accommodation providers, getting this first impression right has become a real lever for satisfaction and loyalty. A well-thought-out arrival process also helps to reduce calls, misunderstandings, and disputes.

At YouCheckInn, we believe that the welcome begins even before the door is opened. By centralising inventory reports, contracts, security deposits, digital welcome packs, and useful information for stays, we help professionals offer a smoother, more reassuring, and more pleasant arrival experience.

Because a successful stay often starts with a successful arrival.

#Check-in #Short-term-let #Seasonal-let #Customer-experience #Inventory-check

YouCheckInn explains the change in Airbnb service fees and what hosts need to know before this new policy comes into effect. As of 13 October 2026, Airbnb is changing its commission model in Europe. This development will have a direct impact on the income of property owners, management companies and all short-term rental professionals using the platform.

Until now, service fees were shared between the traveller and the host. From now on, a single commission of 15,5 % will be applied to the host, while the traveller will directly see an all-inclusive price, as on Booking.com.

What impact for landlords?

Up until now, many hosts could only afford to pay around 3 % in service fees. Under this new model, those who do not adjust their rates will see their net income fall.

So, owners have two choices:

• maintain their current prices and accept a drop in profitability; ;
• increase their prices to protect their revenues, at the risk of being less competitive.

Why many hosts prefer to wait

Since this announcement, Airbnb support groups have been very active. Many hosts are recommending not to immediately validate the switch to the new system.

In fact, as soon as the option is accepted, the new rates apply to dates still available in the calendar. Reservations already confirmed are not modified, but future nights put up for sale are. Many hosts therefore prefer to wait for the last few weeks before October 13th to analyse their pricing strategy.

A battle that is getting closer to Booking.com

With this development, Airbnb is moving even closer to Booking.com's business model: a more transparent displayed price for travellers and a commission borne directly by the host.

This harmonisation will make it easier to compare prices between platforms and will strengthen competition between major online booking players.

YouCheckInn's analysis

This evolution recalls one reality: platform rules can change rapidly. For accommodation providers, it is becoming essential not to depend on a single booking channel.

The best strategy remains to diversify booking sources, develop direct bookings, and digitise the entire traveller journey.

At YouCheckInn, we support property owners and concierge services with tools that simplify inventory checks, contracts, deposits, check-ins/check-outs, and guest welcome, while allowing them to maintain control of their business, regardless of platform changes.

Travellers' expectations change every year. For holiday rental owners, it is essential to understand these new trends to adapt their offerings. YouCheckInn helps you adapt your holiday rental for this summer's new holidaymaker expectations, by offering a simpler, smoother, and more reassuring booking experience.

Summer holidays are being thought about differently this year.

People no longer choose their holidays in the same way as they used to. Geopolitics has become a factor in people’s decisions: more than one in two French people (56 %) now say they take the risk of armed conflict into account when choosing their destination. This wasn’t really a consideration just a few years ago, but it has become one.

The budget remains the deciding factor. On average, the French plan to spend around €1,530 on their holidays, but inflation is taking its toll: nearly one in two is considering cutting back on spending, often by shortening their stay rather than giving up on going away.

Another significant development is the search for coolness. «Coolcationing» continues its rise, with a clear enthusiasm for Brittany, Normandy or mountain destinations. Climate comfort is playing an increasingly important role in choosing a destination.

Result: France is coming out on top. Amidst international uncertainty and budgetary constraints, holidaymakers are increasingly turning to French destinations, which directly benefits seasonal rentals, gîtes, B&Bs, and campsites.

For accommodation providers, this translates specifically into a different demand: shorter stays, destinations that are liveable even in extreme heat, clear pricing with no surprises upon arrival, and a booking process that is as reassuring as it is simple.

Trust, simplicity and transparency are no longer secondary arguments. They are what tip the scales when booking.

It is precisely on these expectations that YouCheckInn supports seasonal rental professionals. By simplifying the steps before, during and after the stay, the platform helps to establish a climate of trust that reassures travellers and facilitates the daily lives of hosts.

#Check-in #SaisonalRental #Short-TermRental #SummerHolidays #Owners

With YouCheckInn, we monitor regulatory developments impacting short-term rentals. The European regulation (EU) 2024/1028, adopted on 11 April 2024, strengthens transparency in the sector and imposes new requirements concerning data collection, transmission, and quality.

Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 is part of this trend. It aims to improve transparency, harmonise practices among Member States and enable authorities to better understand the market.

A harmonised European framework

The regulation establishes a common basis applicable to all Member States.

Article 1 — Purpose

«This Regulation lays down harmonised rules concerning the collection and sharing of data relating to short-term rental services.»

Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 of the European Parliament and of the Council, 11 April 2024.

2. A duty to collect and transmit data

The text requires platforms and actors to transmit accurate information to the competent authorities.

Article 7 - Data Collection and Transmission

«Short-term rental platforms collect and periodically transmit data relating to rental activities to the competent authorities.»

Article 6 – Disclosure of Information

«Providers must supply accurate and complete information during registration.»

Regulation (EU) 2024/1028.

The data concerned includes, but is not limited to:

• the identification of the dwelling; ;
• the owner or manager's details; ;
• the reservation data.

3. Enhanced data quality requirements

The regulation insists on the reliability and updating of information.

Article 8 — Data Quality

«The data transmitted must be accurate, complete and up to date.»

Regulation (EU) 2024/1028.

This requirement implies that the data must be actionable, consistent, and verifiable.

4. An expanded definition of the scope

The regulation applies to all stakeholders in short-term rentals.

Article 3 — Definitions

«Short-term rental service: the rental of furnished accommodation for a fee to transient clientele.»

Regulation (EU) 2024/1028.

Are concerned:

• private individuals ;
• The professionals ;
• Concierge services ;
• the platforms.

5. Linkage with French law

The European regulation supplements the obligations already provided for by French law.

Tourism Code — Article L.324-1-1

«Anyone offering furnished tourist accommodation for rent must have previously declared it to the mayor of the municipality.»

Tourism Code — Article L.324-2

«Every seasonal rental offer or contract must include a descriptive inventory of the premises.»

Consumer code — Article L121-2

«A commercial practice is misleading if it is based on false or misleading allegations.»

Consumer Code, Légifrance.

Conclusion

Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 marks a significant development in the short-term rental sector.

It imposes a more rigorous framework based on:

• transparency ;
• data quality ;
• traceability.

In this context, the ability to organise and secure information becomes essential.

It now constitutes a necessary condition for reliable and sustainable management.

#Check-in #Short-term rental #European regulations #Seasonal rental #Holiday accommodation

1. The principle

With YouCheckInn, we assist many owners who are questioning the 120-day rule for short-term rentals. This rule is essential to know, as it governs the rental of your main residence and defines what the law actually allows.

In France, renting out your main residence on a short-term basis is possible, but it's not entirely unrestricted.

Tourism Code — Article L.324-1-1

«When the residential premises constitute the lessor's principal residence, they may only be rented out for a maximum of one hundred and twenty days per calendar year.»

You can rent out your home
• But only up to 120 days per year

In other words, it's permitted... but controlled.

2. What is a principal residence?

The law also specifies this point.

Same article (L.324-1-1)

«The main residence is the dwelling occupied for at least eight months a year…»

• It's accommodation that you actually live in
• A property not solely dedicated to renting

It is this status that allows you to rent without entering a stricter framework.

3. What this implies in concrete terms

In fact, the rule is simple:

• You can rent out your main residence
• But only occasionally
Beyond 120 days, the situation changes

In certain cities like Paris, Lyon or Marseille, platforms automatically block listings once the threshold is reached.

• Therefore, you cannot freely develop your business on this type of property.

4. What happens if you exceed 120 days?

Exceeding this limit is not trivial.

Building and Housing Code – Article L.651-2

«civil penalty of up to €50,000»

• The penalties can be severe, and checks are carried out mainly in large cities. This is therefore not just a «theoretical» rule.

5. Why does this rule exist

The objective is quite clear:

• Prevent too many homes from becoming holiday rentals
• Preserve housing for local residents

The law makes a real difference between occasional use and regular rental activity.

6. The real subject: proof

That's often where the problems start.

Respecting the rules is good
Being able to prove it is essential.

In the event of a check, you must be able to show:

That the accommodation is your main residence
• How many nights did you rent
• Without precise monitoring, your situation can quickly become difficult to justify.

Conclusion

The 120-day rule may seem simple, but it actually structures your entire business.

• She sets a clear boundary
• It governs how you rent
• It imposes a minimum level of organisation

Today, simply renting isn’t enough. It’s also necessary to track and justify what you do.

The more the market evolves, the more frequent the checks become.
And it's often the small details that make the difference

Anticipating is simply avoiding finding yourself in a complicated situation later.

#Check-in #Short-term-let #Seasonal-let #120-day-rule #Lets-in-France

When we talk about short-term rentals, our first thought turns to the known rules: declaration at the town hall, the 120-day limit, taxation...

However, there is a point that is often overlooked: as soon as an intermediary becomes involved in property management, another legal framework applies: the Hoguet Law.

The Hoguet law applies to anyone who habitually intervenes on the property of a third party.

This applies to:

• Rental or subletting
• Holiday let
• the management of a property
• or a mediating role

In short: as soon as you are not managing your own property, you could be affected.

Is short-term rental included? 

The law defines seasonal rental as a non-renewable rental of a maximum of 90 days. As soon as there is a management mandate, the activity is therefore considered to be property management.

So no, the short duration is not outside the scope and can fully fall within the remit of the law.

The real issue: who are you acting for?

 If you manage your own property → there is no problem
If you are intervening for someone, be careful, as what seems to be a simple service could actually become a regulated activity.

Concretely, this could be:

• manage bookings
• organise stays
• to collect rent
• manage a property

Very concrete obligations

If you are concerned, you cannot pretend that nothing is wrong.

The law generally requires:

• A professional card issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• professional indemnity insurance
• a financial guarantee (in the case of fund management)
• A written mandate with the owner

No sum can be requested before the official completion of the transaction.

Money: the real tipping point

As soon as funds are handled, the rules become significantly stricter: it is no longer a simple service, but a strictly regulated activity.

• Administrative obligations
• accurate tracking
• Mandatory supporting documents

 It is no longer a simple service, but a strictly regulated activity.

Real sanctions if this is not respected

One might think that this framework is theoretical. In reality, the sanctions are very concrete:

• up to 6 months in prison and a €7,500 fine
• up to 2 years and €30,000 in some cases
• contracts called into question
• liability incurred, even for a company

Key takeaways

The Hoguet law is not an administrative detail.

It applies as soon as you act on behalf of a third party, lays down precise rules and directly engages your responsibility

Short-term lets may be affected. You can manage a rental for someone, but it's never a minor undertaking.

The presence of a written mandate is essential to avoid any risks.