Source: Cornell

Published jointly with the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship, this white paper makes a case for consolidating the short-term rental market. The authors delve into the challenges faced by today's biggest venture-backed OpCos; how the maturation of the distribution landscape, improved tech stack, and post-pandemic consumer demand shifts have combined to create the ideal environment for consolidation; and the potential for consolidation to bring about new hospitality brands.

Over 72 percent of all hotels in the United States are affiliated with large brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt. In contrast, the largest operator in the short-term rental (STR) market, Vacasa, manages less than 1 percent of the total market. With around $53.5 billion in gross booking value, or about 25 percent of the entire U.S. lodging industry, the STR market presents an enticing consolidation opportunity.

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