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🎄 Holiday Safety First: Your Essential Guest Emergency Plan 🚨
The holidays bring joy, but they also bring unpredictable weather, travel delays, and unexpected emergencies. 🛎️ Ensure your guests stay safe and worry-free with a holiday-specific emergency plan for your property.
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November 24th, 2025
Good evening STR Report Community!
In today’s issue, you will find:
📱Today’s Article: 🎄 Holiday Safety First: Your Essential Guest Emergency Plan 🚨
📈 Trending Market Highlight: Albany, New York and El Paso, Texas
✉️ STR News: Awaze report shows Gen Z driving surge in wellness-focused travel
💸 Mortgage Rate Watch
⚓️ Unique Airbnb of the Week
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✅ Community Perks: Top-Tier Property Management, Personal Airbnb Investment Finder, and STR Loans & More
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🎄 Why Holiday Emergency Plans Matter
The holiday season means more guests, more celebrations—and more room for the unexpected. ❄️ From power outages to snowstorms, having a solid emergency plan not only protects your rental but provides peace of mind in stressful situations. After all, hospitality isn’t just about comfort—it’s about safety too.

📋 What to Include in Your Holiday Emergency Plan
🔔 1. Clear Contact Information
List local emergency numbers, your direct contact info, and a backup means of communication if internet or power is lost.
❄️ 2. Weather Readiness
Equip your rental with essentials like extra blankets, flashlights, candles, and a weather radio. It shows you care—even in the coldest conditions!
🚪 3. Evacuation Safety
Create a visual guide with exit routes and assembly points. Especially valuable for groups or unfamiliar guests staying during peak seasons.
💡 4. Power & Utility Tips
Include easy-to-follow instructions for handling water, heat, or electrical issues. A laminated quick-guide can be a lifesaver.
📞 Ensure Communication During Outages
In case of power or network failure, communication is critical. Provide guests with a list of nearby locations with reliable Wi-Fi, such as coffee shops or community centers. Including a prepaid phone or spare portable Wi-Fi hotspot in case of emergency could be a thoughtful, life-saving touch. 📱✨
🧰 Bonus: Holiday Survival Kit
Consider offering a “Holiday Survival Kit” stocked with items like:
🎁 Festive snacks
📱 Backup phone chargers
🧨 First aid essentials
☃️ Local weather alerts and nearby open services
This thoughtful gesture can turn an emergency into an opportunity to impress—and earn a glowing review.
In the world of short-term rentals, safety is the new luxury. Protect your guests and your peace of mind by preparing for the unexpected this holiday season. A well-planned emergency guide could be the best gift you give your guests this year. 🎅

Albany, New York 🍁
Downloadable Albany, New York Short-Term Rental Market Report
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Average Daily Rate (ADR): $376.79 per night
Occupancy Rate: 44.7%
Annual Revenue Potential: Around $69,648 per year
Read our full Albany, New York Short-Term Rental Market Report attached above.
El Paso, Texas 🗻
Downloadable El Paso, Texas Short-Term Rental Market Report
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Average Daily Rate (ADR): $199.60 per night
Occupancy Rate: 60%
Annual Revenue Potential: Around $33,311 per year
Read our full El Paso, Texas Short-Term Rental Market Report attached above.
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⚽️ Short-Term Rental Demand Climbing Ahead of World Cup
It’s not yet clear where most teams will be playing during the World Cup, but AirDNA is already tracking a surge in short-term rental demand in host cities like Guadalajara and Seattle.
🧘🏻♀️Awaze report shows Gen Z driving surge in wellness-focused travel
European managed vacation rental business Awaze has reported a sharp rise in demand for wellness-related features among younger travelers, with Gen Z emerging as the main driver of the trend.
💸 Marriott Exec: We Made ‘A Fairly Quick Decision’ About Sonder
Forging a strategic partnership with Sonder was definitely a business and reputational risk for Marriott. It was apparent even in 2024, although it wasn't a foregone conclusion that things would collapse like they did.
💸Mortgage Rate Watch – November 24th, 2025
Current Mortgage Rates (as of November 24, 2025):
30-Year Fixed: 6.32% (–0.02%)
15-Year Fixed: 5.80% (–0.02%)
30-Year Jumbo: 6.41% (–0.01%)
30-Year FHA: 5.91% (–0.03%)
30-Year VA: 5.93% (–0.02%)
7/6 SOFR ARM: 5.88% (–0.04%)
Market Overview: Rates nudged slightly lower today, with the 30-year fixed rate now at 6.32%. The mortgage market remains in a relatively stable zone, reflecting steady Treasury yields and limited new economic disruptions.
Rate Trends & Forecast:
Short-Term: Expect rates to hover in a narrow band unless there’s a major economic release or bond-market move.
Long-Term: Continued moderation in inflation and a fall in long-term yields could gradually ease rates further—though large drops remain unlikely without a significant shift in the economic or policy outlook.
For real-time mortgage rate updates, visit Mortgage News Daily.

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