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VRHP Annual Conference set for Charleston in November

Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals (VRHP) announced that the 2014 VRHP National Conference will be held in Charleston, SC, November 10-12, 2014. "Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals...

Should Executive Housekeepers Be Licensed? with Pro Resort’s Steve Craig

By Steve Craig, ProResort Housekeeping I think every vacation rental Executive Housekeeper should be licensed. First of all... They are responsible for multi-million dollar properties that could be easily damaged...

Reservation agents are your front line: How to coach a winning team with Michelle Marquis

By Michelle Marquis, NAVIS VP Marketing and Strategic Initiatives Good coaching brings out the best in your “players.” I revealed NAVIS’ BIG THREE secrets to supercharged...

The big 3 secrets to supercharged call conversions with Michelle Marquis

The buzz at our annual leadership conference was all about data, and data is king. When it comes to data’s roll in reservation call...

Train Staff, Increase Team Spirit

By Tom K In my last article I mentioned the Lunch & Learn. Properly used, this little gem can help you train your staff and...

Creating a Beautiful Bed -Vacation Rental Housekeeping

By Eva Whitney, Vacation Rental Home and Guest I joined the military right out of high school, and I learned very quickly how to make...

Engaging Guests In “Emotionally Valuable Moments”

by Doug Kennedy Hospitality marketing professionals recognize that today's consumers are increasingly looking for genuine and authentic interactions with those they do business with. That...
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Vacation Rentals Even More Popular With U.S. Travelers In 2014, According To TripAdvisor Survey

52 Percent of Survey Respondents Planning a Rental Stay This Year, Up from 44 Percent Who Stayed in a Rental in 2013. TripAdvisor(R) , the...

Helping Guests Organize Multiple Devices at Your Vacation Rental Homes

According to a SmartBrief study sponsored by the Wall Street Journal, 99% of guests travel with at least one device. Of those, 45% travel with...

Resort Realty OBX expands on Hatteras Island

Resort Realty is proud to announce the opening of its Hatteras Island division for 2014. This will make the fifth office for the company,...

New “Back to Basics” Housekeeping Seminars Announced

With 97% of guests in agreement that a clean establishment is the most important factor in choosing accommodations, it is critical for vacation rental...

Don’t let your housekeeping department operate at a loss.

By Steve Craig, ProResort Housekeeping I am shocked at how many vacation rental companies lose money on their housekeeping departments. I get this complaint all the...

Housekeeping Boot Camp Deadline January 19

A recent study by Emprise showed cleanliness to be the number one concern for hospitality guests and customers.  The key findings of the firm’s...

Looking to grow your inventory? Add homeowners to your rental program

With the increasing number of homeowners attempting to self-manage their short-term rental properties, professional Vacation Rental Management companies are looking for new ways to...
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Number of Affluent Travelers Rises Along With Travel Intentions According to Portrait of American Travelers®

Women Now Represent Majority of Affluent Travelers The ‘one percent’ just got a little bigger – among active travelers, that is. Specifically, six percent of...

Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals Conference Starts Monday

The 2013 National Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals Conference starts Monday at the Canal Street Marriott in New Orleans, LA. Join the experts at the New...

Emerald Grande Boosts Voice Conversions 20%, Raises ADR with Sales Training, Caller Demographic Data

August 1, 2013 – Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village is a Gulf front destination in Destin, Florida, but it is not your average beach...

Looks Matter: Housekeeping That Meets Expectations

Courtesy of MyVR The beautiful drive along the waterfront to get to your place. The delicious bakery down the street. The musty smell that kept them awake...

10 Books Vacation Rental Management Execs Recommend Which Have Helped Their Success

April 12, 2013 -VRMA's Regional Western Conference in Westminster, CO, was an excellent resource for education, information, trends and networking (and maybe a little...

April 30 -May 1 –Housekeeping and Maintenance Seminar in San Diego

Designed for company owners, general managers,  executive housekeepers, and housekeeping coordinators,  this Housekeeping and Maintenance Seminar provides the latest news, up-to-date information and education...

How to Handle Negative Reviews Of Your Vacation Rental Property

Don’t let negative reviews affect your vacation property rental bookings. Use them as a powerful marketing tool instead. By March 15, 2013 --You cannot please...
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Save $100 On Conference Registration for your Vacation Rental Management Company

April 1, 2013 --Don't miss out on the chance to improve your property management company, meet and learn from other property managers, and provide...

Pro Resort Housekeeping hosts Laundry/Linen Seminar in Charlotte for vacation rental managers

On March 11-12, 2013, industry expert Steve Craig of Pro Resort Housekeeping is hosting an educational opportunity for vacation rental managers and vacation ownership...

Wyndham to lay off 18 ResortQuest employees

FORT WALTON BEACH, January 23, 2013 — ResortQuest’s parent company will lay off 18 local employees starting next month in an effort to “streamline”...

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