Where Guests Are Really Booking in 2025: Smarter Alternatives to Airbnb and Vrbo

In this hour-long episode, we explore where guests are really booking in 2025, and how professional short-term rental managers can build a smarter channel mix beyond Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo.Hosted by Thibault Masson, this conversation features:Alex Alioto, Co-Founder & Head of Growth at Whimstay, the leading marketplace for last-minute vacation rental deals across North America.Enrique Planas, Director of Business Development at Holidu, a top European booking platform helping families and groups find quality vacation homes.You’ll learn:🎯 Why dependency on the “big three” OTAs is riskier than ever🌍 How traveler behavior is shifting across regions and generations📈 What makes alternative platforms like Holidu and Whimstay successful🧭 How to decide which channels actually fit your guests and goalsThis episode was recorded live during RSU’s October 2025 webinar.🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube📰 Read the key takeaways onRSU by PriceLabs📩 Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter for more short-term rental industry insights#ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #AirbnbAlternatives #PropertyManagement #PriceLabs #Holidu #Whimstay #RSUbyPriceLabs