Updates

January 2024 Update

2024 has already been off to a strong start with Borderless Capital coming in as a strategic partner, v3 booking contracts launched on Polygon PoS, Smart Wallets added to the Dtravel ecosystem and so much more.

Vacation Rental Operators

Rentujemy's Journey to a 50% Profit Spike with Dtravel Direct and a Simple Marketing Strategy

Rentujemy's journey is a masterclass in innovative entrepreneurship, blending a background in technology with first-principles thinking to redefine the short-term rental market. Since launching their booking site, Rentujemy has already seen a 300% uptick in overall direct bookings.

Ecosystem

Dtravel Receives Backing from Borderless Capital to Support DePIN Vacation Rental Ecosystem

We’re excited to announce that Borderless Capital has given Dtravel their stamp of approval with backing to support DePIN vacation rental ecosystem.

Vacation Rental Operators

Onboarding the Vacation Rental Industry to Crypto with Smart Wallets

We’re excited to announce the launch of Dtravel Smart Wallets! Gain exposure to crypto payments, boost your conversion rate and begin collecting TRVL rewards for every direct booking.

Ecosystem

Dtravel is Tokenizing Vacation Rental Bookings on Polygon PoS with its v3 Smart Contract Upgrade

Dtravel is bringing real world assets on-chain to Polygon PoS by tokenizing vacation rental bookings with v3 Smart Contract upgrade.

Vacation Rental Operators

Airbnb Launches “Guest Favorites” Badges – Stopped Getting Airbnb Bookings? What to Do if You Don’t Have One!

Airbnb's latest "Guest Favorites" Badge may have far-reaching implications for many Airbnb hosts. Learn what you can do to protect your short-term rental business!

Ecosystem

2024: Year of The World’s First Peer-to-Peer Vacation Rental Ecosystem

With the 2023 season behind us, we wanted to share the incredible amount of development that went into Dtravel and provide a look into the next twelve months as we prepare to bring the world's first peer-to-peer vacation rental ecosystem to life.

Updates

November 2023 Update

Read our November 2023 Update to learn how travellers will soon be able to discover any directly bookable listing in the world through the power of AI.

Ecosystem

Dtravel is Bringing Vacation Rental Data to Ethereum via Subgraphs, Supported by an Upgrade Grant from The Graph

Dtravel has decentralized its data layer with The Graph Protocol. Dtravel is the first web3 travel company to leverage subgraphs on The Graph Network, bringing booking events on-chain.

Ecosystem

Empowering Community Ownership: A New Chapter in Dtravel's Decentralized Journey

Community members can exercise their voting rights to influence Dtravel's roadmap and weigh in on proposals that impact the broader TRVL ecosystem.

Travelers

Airbnb Discount Hack - Save Money on Your Next Airbnb Stay With This Clever Booking Trick

This Airbnb hack could save you 10-20% or more on your next stay. Want an even easier way to find vacation rentals without commission fees? Signup to gain early access to our upcoming search tool!

Vacation Rental Operators

Direct Booking Vacation Rental Marketing Guide - Part 10: Get More Direct Bookings with Email Marketing

Learn how to use email marketing, a direct and effective way to engage with your audience, nurture relationships, and drive direct bookings for your vacation rental properties.

Vacation Rental Operators

Direct Booking Vacation Rental Marketing Guide - Part 9: Boost Direct Bookings With Google and Facebook Advertising

Harness the power of Google and Facebook advertising to drive more traffic and increase direct bookings.

Vacation Rental Operators

Direct Booking Vacation Rental Marketing Guide - Part 8: How to Leverage Social Media to Increase Direct Bookings

Learn how you can use social media to drive engagement, brand awareness, and direct bookings for your vacation rental properties.

Vacation Rental Operators

Direct Booking Vacation Rental Marketing Guide - Part 7: How to Optimize Your OTA Listings to Drive More Direct Bookings

Learn how you can optimize your OTA listings so guests can discover your direct booking site.

Vacation Rental Operators

Direct Booking Vacation Rental Marketing Guide - Part 6: Get More Traffic To Your Booking Site with a Google Business Profile

Learn how you can setup a Google Business Profile to increase visibility of your direct booking site and attract new guests.

Vacation Rental Operators

Direct Booking Vacation Rental Marketing Guide - Part 5: How to Boost SEO for Your Vacation Rental Site

Learn how to optimize your direct booking site for relevant keywords so you can can attract new guests, increase bookings and profitability.

Vacation Rental Operators

Direct Booking Vacation Rental Marketing Guide - Part 4: Optimizing Your Direct Booking Site for Conversions

In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the key elements to getting the most out of your Dtravel Direct booking site so that you can convert lookers into bookers!

Vacation Rental Operators

Direct Booking Vacation Rental Marketing Guide - Part 3: How to Create a Logo for Your Vacation Rental Business

Learn why you should create a professional logo and how it can help your vacation business stand out in a crowded market, offering potential guests a trustworthy alternative to the established OTA (online travel agency) brands like Airbnb and Vrbo.

Vacation Rental Operators

Direct Booking Vacation Rental Marketing Guide - Part 2: How to Choose a Vacation Rental Brand Name

In Part 2 of our Direct Booking Vacation Rental Marketing Guide we dive into why you should have a brand name for your vacation rental business and how to choose one!

Vacation Rental Operators

Direct Booking Vacation Rental Marketing Guide - Part 1: How to Create a Brand that Converts Guests

Welcome to Part 1 of our Direct Booking Vacation Rental Marketing Guide where we explore the foundational aspects of branding and delve into how a well-crafted brand strategy can be a driving force in the growth of your direct booking business.

Ecosystem

Gate3 <> London - The First Ever Dtravel Community Hosted Event

A recap of the first ever Dtravel event hosted by community members.

Vacation Rental Operators

Building Trust and Confidence with Dtravel Direct's New "Trust Signals" Feature

Let your guests know you're real. Get more bookings by adding Trust Signals to your direct booking site.

Vacation Rental Operators

Increase Bookings, Get Listed on Google Vacation Rentals for Free

Learn how you can diversify your business and reduce dependency on Airbnb by gaining access to direct booking distribution channels like Google Vacation Rentals.

Updates

September 2023 Update

Read this month’s update to learn about the latest updates, what we're building next, and how we’ve made it easy for community members to voice their opinion on what features we should add.