<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[MoreThanVenues]]></title><description><![CDATA[US MoreThanVenues]]></description><link>https://us.morethanvenues.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:16:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://us.morethanvenues.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Independent Vacation Rental Hosts Need Alternatives to the Big Platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[You bought the property. You furnished every room. You wrote the listing, photographed the sunrise view, responded to every guest message at 11 PM, and built a five-star rating from scratch. Then the platform changed its algorithm. Your ranking dropped. Bookings dried up. And there was no one to call. If you're an independent vacation rental host in America, this story isn't hypothetical. It's Tuesday. The short-term rental industry was supposed to empower property owners to turn vacation...]]></description><link>https://us.morethanvenues.com/post/why-independent-vacation-rental-hosts-need-alternatives-to-the-big-platforms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9b05041180f2535c424bed</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:56:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6081fe_69cd5ea959054189a03c707b6563c314~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vacation Rentals Are No Longer Just About Stays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picture this. You're at a five-bedroom lake house in Lake Tahoe. It's 7 AM. A private chef is in the kitchen, crafting a farm-to-table breakfast from produce sourced an hour away. By 10, a local guide has the kayaks ready and knows exactly which cove the tourists never find. In the afternoon, a photographer captures your family against the mountain backdrop — real, candid, irreplaceable. That evening, a yoga instructor sets up on the deck as the sun melts into the water. Dinner is already...]]></description><link>https://us.morethanvenues.com/post/vacation-rentals-are-no-longer-just-about-stays</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9b05041180f2535c424beb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:53:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6081fe_167c831bf37f4d4a815e9cce2fcf55ec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Direct-to-Host Vacation Rentals in America - Now you have the power!]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a lakehouse in northern Michigan where the owner leaves a handwritten note on the kitchen counter. It tells you which dock has the best sunset view, which neighbor bakes sourdough on Saturdays, and which trail most tourists miss. There's no chatbot that wrote it. No algorithm that curated it. Just a host — a real person — sharing something they love with someone they've chosen to welcome in. This is what travel used to feel like. And quietly, powerfully, it's coming back. With...]]></description><link>https://us.morethanvenues.com/post/direct-to-host-vacation-rentals-in-america-now-you-have-the-power</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9b05041180f2535c424bf5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:50:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6081fe_dbd4d05728e243f488bb2ea3055a728a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Travelers Are Tired of High Booking Platform Fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[You found the perfect cabin in the Smokies. The photos are stunning, the location is ideal, and the nightly rate looks reasonable. You click "Reserve" — and then it happens. The total jumps by 40%. A $180/night rental suddenly becomes $310 per night after service fees, cleaning fees, and taxes stack on top of each other. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Across the United States, a growing wave of travelers is experiencing what the industry now calls platform fatigue — and they're actively...]]></description><link>https://us.morethanvenues.com/post/why-travelers-are-tired-of-high-booking-platform-fees</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9b05041180f2535c424bf7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:48:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6081fe_4623b480bdac4a7e9a90731a2173041e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Future of Travel Is Community-Driven, Local &#38; Experiential]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think about the last trip that truly stayed with you. Not the one where you checked into a clean room, ate at a decent restaurant, and came home with a few photos. The one that changed something in you. The trip where a stranger became a friend over a shared meal. Where a local told you something about the place that no guidebook had ever printed. Where you sat somewhere so perfectly right for that exact moment in your life that you didn't want to leave — not because the property was...]]></description><link>https://us.morethanvenues.com/post/the-future-of-travel-is-community-driven-local-experiential</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9b05041180f2535c424bec</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:44:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6081fe_12900f15a2f8465f9f9c2e9eac868707~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why The Riviera by Ferns N Petals is the Perfect Choice for a Premium Wedding in Gurgaon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weddings are one of the most cherished moments in a person's life, and finding the perfect venue is essential for creating an...]]></description><link>https://us.morethanvenues.com/post/why-the-riviera-by-ferns-n-petals-is-the-perfect-choice-for-a-premium-wedding-in-gurgaon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9b05041180f2535c424be9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:15:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/346973_44476d93936348de880345067122ed96~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_760,h_510,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lantern House: A Luxurious Private Villa With Pool in Bangalore - Your dream getaway awaits!]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ideal villa homestay with private pool for family holidays or corporate get-togethers]]></description><link>https://us.morethanvenues.com/post/the-lantern-house-a-luxurious-private-villa-with-pool-in-bangalore-your-dream-getaway-awaits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9b05041180f2535c424bf6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:38:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e4c3ec_881dea6a438c437090bc207a1e09bd0b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_524,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escape to Tranquility to Raj Farms, near Bangalore - Private Farm with Pool for Rent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raj Farms Villa in Channapatna, near Bangalore, offers a serene retreat for families, friends, and couples seeking relaxation amidst nature]]></description><link>https://us.morethanvenues.com/post/private-farm-with-pool-for-rent-for-weekends</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9b05041180f2535c424bf4</guid><category><![CDATA[Villas in Bengaluru for weekends]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:54:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e4c3ec_0d34e4179c67487e9784a22160a2c048~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_979,h_734,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>