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Amy Hinote is the founder and editor-in-chief of VRM Intel Magazine, which provides news, information and resources for the professionally managed vacation rental industry. With a background in finance and over 15 years in the vacation rental industry, Hinote has worked with property management companies, technology companies, intermediaries and investors, and provides insider information about the growing vacation rental industry. She also founded the data company, now known as Key Data Dashboard, which provides aggregated market intelligence and reporting for vacation rental managers. Hinote resides between Alabama's Gulf Coast and Evanston, Illinois.
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OTAs have been learning from working with hotels and are applying these lessons to vacation rentals

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At industry events, including VRM Intel Live, industry experts often talk about what hotels learned from working with OTAs and how vacation rental owners...
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Is Orange Beach, AL ground zero for vacation rental bans?

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On Thursday, the city council of Orange Beach, Alabama heard comments related to a proposed ban on all new licenses for vacation rentals (under...
Regulations

Orange Beach, Alabama votes in moratorium on new vacation rental licenses

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Orange Beach, Alabama, located on the Gulf Coast, is a city reliant on a tourism economy led by lodging revenue from vacation rentals. It...
Marketing

Leisure travelers shun flying leading to opportunity for drive-to vacation rental destinations

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Americans believe flying is more frustrating than five years ago, according to a new Morning Consult survey released today by the U.S. Travel Association. Travelers especially dread...
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HomeAway raises subscription fees 25% and adds new transactional fees for vacation rental managers

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This week Expedia-owned HomeAway announced recent changes to its revenue model for vacation rental managers. The new pricing and fee structure includes a 25 percent...
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360 Blue Acquires St. Joe Club & Resorts’ Vacation Rental Program

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360 Blue, LLC announced it has acquired the entirety of the St. Joe Club & Resorts’ Vacation Rental program, adding over 235 homes to the...
Education

VRM Intel Live! Dates Announced for 2018

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Last year, VRM Intel began hosting regional educational events for vacation rental managers. For vacation rental employees, traveling for seminars and conferences can be...
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New Travel Show Spotlighting Vacation Rentals Gives Travelers an Inside Look at Alternative Accommodations

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Anthony Bourdain, Rick Steves and Lisa Ling have a new colleague in their midst…Matt Landau. This month vacation rental expert, world traveler, and rising star,...
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Google is moving into vacation rentals…and what property managers can do to get ready

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Google is moving into vacation rentals, and the decision is expected to significantly change the way travelers search for and book vacation homes. At the Onsite...
Education

Virtual Resort Manager Seminar Coming to Wilmington, Dec 12

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Virtual Resort Manager is bringing a vacation rental industry seminar for vacation rental managers to Wilmington, NC, December 12 at the Wilmington Hilton Riverside. Pete Wenk, founder...
Education

Powerhouse Duo Launches “Sea to Ski with Sarah and T” Podcast for Professional Vacation Rental Managers

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Watch out, Mika and Joe! Vacation rental industry powerhouses, Sarah Bradford and Tim Cafferty, have joined forces to launch a podcast series for professional...
Technology

The State of Vacation Rental Software 2018

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“The Tech-Enabled Vacation Rental Manager” examined the increase of technology functionality utilized by property managers (PMs) to meet and scale needs throughout the company....
Education

The New Fall Issue of VRM Intel Magazine is Here

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The Fall Issue of VRM Intel Magazine is here! In spite of natural disasters, OTA dominance, and increased regulation, the demand for vacation rentals is still...
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Wyndham CEO on EU Vacation Rentals: “We received considerable interest in this business from potential buyers”

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In August, Wyndham Worldwide announced plans to spin off its hotel business from its ownership business to allow the two separate companies to focus on their...
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Expedia CEO Discusses HomeAway’s Q3 Growth: “They are just pushing a ton of change.”

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Despite an active hurricane season, strong third quarter performance by HomeAway provided Expedia with much needed positive talking points during today's earnings call, as newly...
Technology

Who Owns Your Data? Vacation Rental Technology Companies Weigh in on Renewed Concerns about Data Privacy and Usage.

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Last month, HomeAway reportedly contacted several software companies requesting “strategic partnerships” between HomeAway and software providers in which the software companies would share client data with HomeAway to...
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Vacasa Raises $103.5M in Largest Funding Round in Vacation Rental Management History

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Vacasa announced today the company has raised $103.5 million in a Series B funding round led by Riverwood Capital, followed by New Spring Capital,...
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OneRoofTop Founders Discuss Recent Acquisition by Cloudbeds

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Cloudbeds, San Diego-based provider of software and channel management for independent properties (hotels, hostels, inns, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, vacation rentals, and more), announced...
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HomeAway Addresses Questions About Its New Revenue Management Tool

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Expedia-owned HomeAway recently launched its revenue management tool, MarketMaker, that allows vacation rental owners and managers to compare pricing with other homes listed on HomeAway’s sites and...
Latest News

Who is the next disruptor in the vacation rental industry?

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Travelers have been staying in vacation homes for centuries, but it wasn’t until the emergence and disruption of VRBO.com and Airbnb that the industry...
Education

VRHP Joins with VRM Intel for Fall Education in Gatlinburg, November 6-8

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The Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals Annual Conference and VRM Intel Live! are joining together in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, November 6-8, to host a special vacation...
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HomeAway’s New Revenue Management Platform is the Latest Industry Disruptor for the Fast-Evolving Vacation Rental Industry

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Today, at its software user conference, Expedia-owned HomeAway launched a revenue management and pricing platform, MarketMaker. With MarketMaker, vacation rental owners and managers are...
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HomeAway to Sponsor “Vacation Rental Potential” TV Series on A&E

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Today at its user conference, HomeAway announced it is sponsoring an upcoming TV series titled "Vacation Rental Potential." The series will be produced by Chicken...
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$3M Lawsuit Against Vacasa Serves as a Warning for All Vacation Rental Managers

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Last week, an Oregon resident and vacation home owner filed a lawsuit against Portland-based Vacasa requesting class action status and seeking $3 million in estimated...
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