{"id":30580,"date":"2019-10-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/escapia-adds-new-performance-dashboard-and-opportunities-hub-to-software\/"},"modified":"2024-09-25T03:16:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T03:16:17","slug":"escapia-adds-new-performance-dashboard-and-opportunities-hub-to-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/escapia-adds-new-performance-dashboard-and-opportunities-hub-to-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Escapia adds new Performance Dashboard and Opportunities Hub to software platform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>New technology integrates Vrbo marketplace data with Escapia to help property managers set optimal rates, view business performance and improve listings\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AUSTIN, Texas \u2013\u00a0Oct. 1, 2019\u00a0\u2013 Vrbo\u00ae, Expedia Group\u2019s global vacation rental business, today announced new technology for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escapia.com\">Escapia<\/a> vacation rental property management software. Escapia\u2019s Performance Dashboard lets customers easily track key metrics, and the Opportunities Hub surfaces opportunities to improve listings and optimize rates. For the first time, users can view pricing opportunities based on MarketMaker\u2122 data and take action on them directly within the Escapia product. These new performance, insights and revenue management features come with a fresh new look for the Escapia brand, which was publicly unveiled for the first time to hundreds of property managers at Rezfest 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cVrbo is investing heavily in our property management software to innovate faster and deliver the best tools for our customers,\u201d said Ryan Hutchings, general manager of HomeAway Software at Vrbo. \u201cAdding the Performance Dashboard and Opportunities Hub to Escapia will help our customers discover opportunities to improve their businesses, act on them quickly and gain a competitive edge.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Surface New Performance Insights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Escapia\u2019s Performance Dashboard provides real-time insights on key metrics, which gives customers one easy-to-view look at their business performance. Based off pace reporting, the Performance Dashboard compares current business performance with historical data and data across the Vrbo marketplace to give property managers a comprehensive year-over-year overview.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image\" src=\"\/\/www.vrbo.com\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/6lNjqdjxwEyTPjXZ4MVtMj\/1e23372abf47d83cb646021d8b412db8\/8_-_Performance_Dashboard_-_Market_Occupancy.png\" alt=\"Escapia\u2019s Performance Dashboard displays key metrics in one easy-to-use dashboard.\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>With the Performance Dashboard, property managers can:<\/p>\n\n\n<p><!-- wp:list--><\/p>\n<ul>\n\n\n<li>View key metrics, including Rent, Bookings, Nights Sold and Occupancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use filters to see and analyze granular data, including at the unit level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify outliers in inventory that need attention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare their performance against the larger vacation rental market for the first time by displaying occupancy data from the Vrbo marketplace<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><br \/>\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Tap into the Opportunities to Improve Performance<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><br \/>\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Escapia\u2019s Opportunities\u00a0Hub surfaces insights that will help customers capitalize on the top opportunities for their business, which includes suggestions for improving property appeal and optimizing rates as well as competitive insights.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image\" src=\"\/\/www.vrbo.com\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2z9luDNmaCqJ1MipAhrhRD\/2cca938e4085c4502cfac107fb11cc1b\/14b_-_Opportunities_Hub_-_Lost_Booking.png\" alt=\"Escapia Opportunity Hub identifies competitive insights and suggestions for improving listings.\"><\/figure>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>With the Opportunities\u00a0Hub, customers can:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><br \/>\n<!-- wp:list--><\/p>\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Receive suggestions for improving listing quality<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><br \/>\n<!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Gain competitive insights from Win\/Loss cards<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><br \/>\n<!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li>Quickly act upon insights directly within the Escapia platform<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><br \/>\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Optimize Rates with MarketMaker Integration<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><br \/>\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In addition to surfacing opportunities for listing improvement, Vrbo has built an Escapia integration with the MarketMaker revenue management and rate optimization system to make determining and setting the right price easier than ever.\u00a0MarketMaker analyzes billions of data points from the Vrbo marketplace to calculate prices that can help property managers increase revenue and occupancy.\u00a0Escapia customers can now harness the power and intelligence from MarketMaker data in a matter of clicks.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image\" src=\"\/\/www.vrbo.com\/media-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/3G8N339JpZaByBOJ6USLlp\/49311cefe85f230affe6f4f8948cc303\/11_-_Opportunities_Hub_-_Rate.png\" alt=\"Escapia users can view MarketMaker opportunities and set optimal rates directly in the software.\"><\/figure>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In July, Vrbo announced its plans to consolidate its three property management software solutions into one improved version of Escapia to expedite innovation, improve delivery times and extend customer support hours. Escapia\u2019s sleek new logo reflects the company\u2019s investment in modern technology and delivering innovative solutions for property managers.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><br \/>\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0The Performance Dashboard and Opportunities Hub are coming soon to the Escapia platform and for admin users. Learn more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/software.homeaway.com\/journey-to-better-software\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><br \/>\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>About Vrbo<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><br \/>\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In 1995, Vrbo introduced a new way for people to travel together, pairing homeowners with families and friends looking for places to stay. We were grounded in one purpose: To give people the space they need to drop the distractions of everyday life and simply be together. Since then, we&#8217;ve grown into a global community of homeowners and travelers, with unique properties around the world. Vrbo makes it easy and fun to book cabins, condos, beach houses and every kind of space in between.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><br \/>\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Vrbo is part of Expedia Group and offers homeowners and property managers exposure to over 750 million visits to Expedia Group sites each month. To learn more, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vrbo.com\/\">www.vrbo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><br \/>\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 2019 Vrbo. All rights reserved. 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