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In honour of 2023's Book Direct Day, is the final part of I-PRAC's exclusive Trust Trilogy Series. Dive into this eye-opening read, which explains why the short-term rental industry still struggles to be trusted by the majority of mainstream travellers; and what your brand can do to manage (and exceed) guest expectations; and ensure your guests trust you over alternative accommodation options. This article is part three, of a three-part series.

A new era emerges in the short-term rental industry, as Orana Stay becomes the first and only digital guidebook company to partner with I-PRAC. Hosts who sign up for a…

Expect digital fireworks over the coming weeks in the STR landscape. Award-winning website agency, Boostly joins forces with the industry’s leading trust marketing consultant and verification platform, I-PRAC - in an exclusive partnership.

Verification is a crucial aspect of modern business operations, serving multiple purposes that contribute to a company's reputation, trustworthiness, and ultimately its conversion rates. In this essay, we will delve…

In honour of 2023's Book Direct Day, is the final part of I-PRAC's exclusive Trust Trilogy Series. Dive into this eye-opening read, which explains why the short-term rental industry still struggles to be trusted by the majority of mainstream travellers; and what your brand can do to manage (and exceed) guest expectations; and ensure your guests trust you over alternative accommodation options. This article is part three, of a three-part series.

A new era emerges in the short-term rental industry, as Orana Stay becomes the first and only digital guidebook company to partner with I-PRAC. Hosts who sign up for a…

As holiday season fast approaches, a rising number of short-term rental hosts are becoming I-PRAC accredited to differentiate themselves from fraudulent operators (who operate at peak volume this time of year). To make the process as straightforward as possible for hosts, we’ve recently updated I-PRAC’s online application form and launched a brand new 17-Step Members’ Guide. While the process remains thorough and meticulous - and we certainly cannot jump through any hoops - these updates will make life a lot easier; and hopefully, save applicants time. If you’re thinking of becoming I-PRAC accredited and leveraging your membership for more direct bookings this summer, then this guide should successfully walk you through the entire process. Remember, sometimes technical glitches do occur; and we always recommend that you clear your internet cache or try applying from a different internet browser if you experience any issues such as slow loading time and frozen screens.

This week, Money Reporter of The Telegraph, Madeleine Ross published a story about an unsuspecting guest almost getting conned out of £14,000 by what’s been referred to as an ‘Airbnb fraudster’. This story comes as part of the global spike in short-term rental fraud, as much of the industry prepares for the summer season - also known as, one of the busiest times of the year.

I-PRAC spoke to Russell, whose family lost almost £3,000 to holiday rental fraud in the Costalita, Marbella in 2015, as a result of a sophisticated online scam targeting loyal holidaymakers.

I-PRAC spoke to Janet, whose family paid thousands for a holiday rental in Majorca in 2015, only to discover that they had been scammed one month before.

In an era of exciting new growth for I-PRAC, Chris Maughan has invested another £5 million into the company and appointed Neely Khan as Managing Director. The new MD has been working with Maughan for over five years - and Maughan feels that under her leadership, she will continue the vast success of I-PRAC, and take it to even bigger heights. Maughan will now be sitting in more of a board position for the company, while still providing value to the industry via his personal brand and mentorship, as much as possible.

I-PRAC are proud to announce that Australia's leading short-term rental brand, MadeComfy, have been verified as I-PRAC approved. Proving that trust and confidence is key to building a successful rental business.

Securing a Stronger Future for the Australian Short-Term Rental Sector: SafeStay and I-PRAC are proud to announce a new official partnership, aimed at increasing safety and legitimacy across the Australian STR landscape.

The short-term rental market is rife with guest uncertainty; however the majority of STR business owners are failing to do anything about it. Read all about the damning psychology of guest uncertainty and how it can cost your business thousands in direct bookings. Also included in this article is a thorough breakdown of how you can address each of your guests' concerns, that is stopping them from booking accommodation with you - as well as additional resources and exercises to help you action your learning. This is the first article of I-PRAC's exclusive Trust Trilogy Series.

With fraudsters increasingly scamming travellers with fake listings on Airbnb and Booking.com, how can legitimate rental operators set themselves apart?

In this guide, we take a look at ABTA, ATOL and I-PRAC, providing an overview of why they were introduced, what protection they offer, and how to apply.

I-PRAC worked alongside the BBC to provide exclusive data on holiday rental fraud. In this episode of their Holidays Series, I-PRAC's free Property Check service is highlighted as a useful service to holidaymakers who are concerned about the property they have booked.

In this interview at the 2019 HOST event, I-PRAC MD Emma Mills spoke to ShortTermRentalz about the importance of consumer confidence in the short-term rental industry, and how upcoming regulations will further impact the industry in 2020.

I-PRAC provided exclusive data on property rental fraud to ITV News for their special report on the rise of villa fraud in 2019 so far. Our data gave insight into how rental fraud continues to have an impact across the world.

In honour of 2023's Book Direct Day, is the final part of I-PRAC's exclusive Trust Trilogy Series. Dive into this eye-opening read, which explains why the short-term rental industry still struggles to be trusted by the majority of mainstream travellers; and what your brand can do to manage (and exceed) guest expectations; and ensure your guests trust you over alternative accommodation options. This article is part three, of a three-part series.

Founder and CEO of I-PRAC, Chris Maughan, spoke with Elaine Watts of Holiday Let Success for her podcast on preventing holiday rental fraud, and the methods adopted by fraudsters in the digital age.