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Knowledge about holiday apartments, Airbnb and short-term rentals in Switzerland: practice, figures and experience from managing them.
22 June 2026
Middle East crisis and tourism in Switzerland
When tensions escalate in the Middle East, it may initially seem like a distant geopolitical event. For the tourism industry, however, that distance is often misleading. Conflicts,…
22 June 2026
How to increase Airbnb occupancy: 9 strategies for more bookings in Switzerland
Many property owners start with a simple expectation: list the apartment online, upload a few attractive photos, set a price, and bookings will come in automatically.
11 May 2026
Airbnb Photos That Actually Get Bookings: How Good Images Significantly Increase Occupancy
Many hosts first focus on price, calendar and amenities. Photos are often taken at the very end. And that is exactly where the problem often begins.
11 May 2026
A Fairytale Setting: Staying Overnight at a Private Trout Lake in the Bernese Oberland
There are places you do not really search for.
11 May 2026
The three typical phases of private hosts
Most property owners go through similar stages in short-term rentals. Each phase comes with its own challenges.
4 May 2026
Renting Resiliently: How Short-Term Rentals Stay Stable in Uncertain Times
Economic uncertainty makes many property owners hesitant. Rising interest rates, volatile markets, and geopolitical tensions raise a key question: Is short-term rental a risk, or c…
4 May 2026
Dynamic Pricing 2026: Why Static Pricing Costs You Thousands Every Year
Many property owners set a nightly rate and leave it unchanged for months or even an entire year. It feels predictable, but financially it’s risky. Short-term rentals in 2026 are n…
23 February 2026
Airbnb Cleaning and Laundry: The Underrated Bottleneck in Short-Term Rentals
When people think about Airbnb, they usually think first about beautiful photos, great reviews, and the right price. All of that matters. But the biggest stress factor usually appe…
23 February 2026
Renting Out a Holiday Apartment Yourself or Using Full Service – The Honest Comparison
Many property owners begin their short-term rental journey with enthusiasm. The apartment is furnished, the listing is live, and the first bookings come in quickly. At the beginnin…
23 February 2026
Short-Term Rentals for Property Managers and Investors: How We Turn Vacancy into a Return Machine
I experience it regularly in conversations with property managers, investors, and asset managers. Vacancies are part of everyday business. Transitional phases before new constructi…
18 February 2026
Short-Term Rentals in Switzerland 2026 – Is It Still Worth Getting Started Now?
Short-term rentals in Switzerland have become noticeably more professional in recent years. What once started as a side project with individual holiday apartments has now developed…
18 February 2026
The New Era of Hospitality: Boarding Hotels and Autonomous Hotel Operations with ImmoHost
The hospitality industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Many traditional establishments are coming under pressure. Rising personnel costs, staff shortages, fluctuating…
8 January 2026
Real estate photography: Why professional images now determine whether a property is booked or vacant
In today’s market, properties are no longer just viewed; they are first observed digitally. Within a few seconds, a guest decides whether a listing sparks interest or disappears in…
2 January 2026
Thun – a city that is really taking off
When people talk about the Bernese Oberland, the first thought is often Interlaken. However, this does Thun an injustice. In recent years, this city has seen an impressive transfor…
17 December 2025
Understanding regional demand: Why some places are booming and others are stagnating – and what landlords can learn from this.
Short-term rentals in Switzerland have changed significantly in recent years. Regions that were once barely known are suddenly experiencing high demand, while other locations fall…
8 December 2025
The 7 most common mistakes private Airbnb hosts make – and how to avoid them in 2026
Many owners start with the idea of simply renting out their property on the side. However, as soon as the first inquiries arrive, it becomes clear how demanding Airbnb hosting has…
17 November 2025
Interlaken is booming – Adelboden remains empty. Coincidence? No, algorithm.
It is a phenomenon that many hosts in the Bernese Oberland have come to recognize. While Interlaken remains bustling with international guests even during the shoulder season, othe…
20 October 2025
Why it hardly makes sense to manage an Airbnb yourself these days
Many owners believe they can simply manage their vacation rental or Airbnb themselves. In Switzerland, I often hear the sentence: "It can’t be that difficult." At the beginning, th…
22 September 2025
The Bernese Oberland in the off-season – why professional rentals are worthwhile
Autumn is arriving: the last summer guests are departing, leaves are turning vibrant colors, the wind is growing cooler, and pumpkins and apples fill the local markets. The Bernese…
2 September 2025
Airbnb without the hassle: This is how stress-free short-term rentals work with Immohost
Renting out a vacation apartment on Airbnb or Booking.com sounds like a simple and lucrative idea at first: create a profile, upload photos, set a price – and you're done. But the…
4 July 2025
Stress-free rentals: Your personal Airbnb landlord service with added value
As a vacation property owner, you likely know that exciting tingle as the season approaches: you dream of extra income, but you want to rent out your property without constant effo…