Today, the Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals (VRHP) announced the agenda for their Annual Conference which is to be held at the Excalibur Hotel and...
By Doug Kennedy - Like the lodging industry in general, the vacation rental business is facing disruption from all directions. Online travel agencies are working...
LiveRez.com today announced global marketing pioneer Daymond John as its featured keynote speaker at the company’s annual Partner Conference, October 10 through October 13...
By Julian Castelli -- Worldwide online travel sales are robust, with continued growth projected through 2019. For determined Property Management Companies (PMCs), striking while...
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...
A new study from Cornell University suggests that hotel guests appreciate substantive responses to negative reviews, but operators should go easy on review responses....
By Doug Kennedy - By now most vacation rental companies have long recognized the potential of outbound email as a marketing tool and have actualized...
With advancements in the areas of communications, GPS, smart home systems and database integration, housekeeping departments are beginning to see relevant technological improvements hit...
By: Doug Kennedy, Kennedy Training Network
As marketing professionals across all industries know, the concept of storytelling is an integral component for success in today’s environment....
By: Alanna Schroeder
For most vacation rental owners, a vacation home is the largest, most high-maintenance investment they’ll ever make (aside from their primary residence,...
By Doug Kennedy -- As marketing professionals across all industries know, the concept of storytelling is an integral component for success in today’s environment....
"Offering trip insurance protects your guests, safeguards your homeowners, and increases your bottom line."
Vacation rental property managers who offer trip cancellation insurance to their...