By Ben Edwards -- The vacation rental landscape is changing as multi-billion dollar investments into the industry illuminate our profession. For years now, operating a...
Vacasa today announced its partnership with TPW Vacation Rentals of Bondville, VT. The company will assume management of more than 80 short term vacation homes in the...
Booktari, developers of the newest, most reliable distribution and booking platform for the vacation rental management industry, today announced a partnership agreement has been...
By Julian Castelli, CEO, LeisureLink -- The cost of guest acquisition through direct bookings is rising.
Virtually every aspect of marketing for a direct booking is increasing...
The Onsite Property Management Association (OPMA) held its Spring Executive Summit May 18-20 at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center in Denver, CO. This...
OTAs, metasearch, wholesalers and traditional travel agencies can be an important part of the mix, but they are no match for booking direct.
Following the...
PointCentral, the recognized leader in keyless Smart Home solutions for vacation rental management companies, today announced significant growth has been achieved in the vacation...
The great American road trip is back; Memorial Day travel volume will be second-highest on record.
AAA projects more than 38 million Americans will travel...
By Layne Blakely, MaidThis!
Whether you are a seasoned host or new to the realm of hospitality entirely, it’s important to note the distinction between a...
RealTimeRental and PMT – Property Manager Tools announced a strategic partnership between the two companies. The partnership includes a seamless, direct connection for mutual...
The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the premier trade association for leaders in online travel innovation released the following statement in response to the...
The changes at HomeAway since Expedia’s acquisition of the company have caused significant buzz in the vacation rental industry. With changes in the subscription...
Today, HomeAway announced big changes to their platform, including the a short timeline to making all listings bookable online, the elimination of subscription tiers, the...
HomeAway's supplier community of homeowners and property managers is eagerly awaiting HomeAway's promised "April Announcement."
The HomeAway Community Manager posted the following message:
"I've seen some...
A new study from Cornell University suggests that hotel guests appreciate substantive responses to negative reviews, but operators should go easy on review responses....
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced today the appointment of Steve Caron to vice president, Head of Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels™....
The internet has already reshaped the way the Real Estate industry conducts business. In order to remain competitive in today’s Real Estate market, it...
By Matthew Kiessling, Short Term Rental Advocacy Center (STRAC) -- With the first few months of 2016 behind us, presidential primary battles are headed...
"Mr. Hale is no longer with the company," a HomeAway customer service representative told a homeowner on Saturday. "He is off to other pastures."
Confirmed...