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Local planning board OKs short-term Savannah, GA vacation rental restrictions

Despite some misgivings, the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission on Tuesday voted in support of new short-term vacation rental restrictions. The revisions were developed by...

Early Registration is now open for VRM Intel Live! in Gatlinburg, TN!!

VRM Intel Live! & VRHP Annual Conference - Combined! 4 Educational Tracks - 32 Sessions Plus.. The Rebuilding of a Destination, One Year After the Fire:...

LiveRez Teams Up with Blizzard Internet Marketing

LiveRez Teams Up with Blizzard Internet Marketing to Offer Wider Range of Services to its Property Manager Partners The partnership will allow the vacation rental...

Former Wyndham Vacation Rentals President Bob Milne Joins Vacasa as COO

With 1,400 employees, Vacasa has been making headlines as the fastest-growing full-service property management company in the vacation rental industry. Currently the second-largest vacation...

Vacation Rental Managers and Owners: HomeAway Chaos – Round 3

  "What is next?"  This is the burning question we get from clients who are frustrated with the continued policy changes that are negatively impacting...

[Infographic] Debunking the Myth: Airbnb is for Backpackers and Partiers

Airbnb is often believed to serve only partiers, backpackers, and budget-conscious couch surfers, but the truth is, they have captured the interest and loyalty of...

Petition Requesting Investigation of Expedia and Trip Advisor Circulates Among Homeowners

"We urge you to hold hearings on the duopolistic practices of Expedia and Trip Advisor," states the petition. "Since Expedia bought the host of...
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What if the industry assumptions about OTAs are wrong?

OTAs are forming a consensus on how vacation rental managers should operate, but what if they are wrong? The vacation rental industry is finding itself...

AHLA lobbying effort influences Elizabeth Warren and Diane Feinstein to take on “concerns about the short-term rental industry”

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is in the process of implementing a proactive strategy to rein in professional short-term rental operators. According to a...

2017 Rutgers Study Suggests Discrimination for Guests with Disabilities on Airbnb

A recnt Rutgers University study — based on more than 3,800 Airbnb lodging requests sent by the researchers — suggests travelers with disabilities are...

Asked and Answered: Am I Too Dependent on Listing Sites?

I learned this new phrase a few weeks ago when one of my beautiful daughters was driving me crazy by asking over and over...

What’s In Your Vacation Rental Tech Toolbox? 

Chances are, you have a toolbox at home. It’s full of tools, some loose screws, and maybe even safety glasses for when things get...

In Memory of Vacation Rental Industry Sales Veteran, Brian Buck, 1963–2017

Brian Buck served the property management community for 20 years by bringing new technology products to market which have shaped the growth and performance...

Vacation Rental Managers and Owners: The Tipping Point Has Arrived

  The Rise of Collaborative Communities For the past 24 months we have weathered endless policy changes, deceptive practices and poor performance by what continues to...
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Mother-Daughter Teams in the Vacation Rental Industry Who are Leading the Way

In honor of Mother’s Day, we reached out to three vacation rental management companies owned and operated by mother-daughter teams who are helping to...

Under the Hood: Meyer Vacation Rentals in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Meyer Real Estate and Vacation Rentals is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and Sheila Hodges and her daughter Michelle have built one of...

Under the Hood: Seaside Vacation Rentals in York, Maine

Founded in York, Maine in 1983, Maureen Regan and her daughter Jennifer Thibodeau are leading the way with high quality service for homeowners, guests, and...

Under the Hood: Sand ‘N Sea, Galveston, Texas

Sand 'N Sea, based in Galveston, TX, was founded in 1974 by Bert Feinman and is now operated by her two daughters, Anne and...

VRM Intel Magazine’s 2017 Spring Issue is Here

VRM Intel Magazine's Spring issue is here with over 25 original articles designed to provide news, information and education to vacation rental professionals.  

Mammoth Resorts acquired by Aspen Skiing Co.-KSL Capital Alliance

Deal gives new Aspen Skiing Co.-KSL Capital Partners alliance more than 6,000 acres of southern California ski terrain and challenges Vail Resorts’ dominance in season...

TowneBank acquires Railey Mountain Lakes Vacations

Virginia-based TowneBank has acquired Railey Mountain Lake Vacations in McHenry, Maryland. Railey Mountain Lake Vacations manages 280 vacation homes and 2 hotels in the Deep...
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Vacation Home Sales Drop in 2016, Down 21.6% from 2015

Last year's strongest pace of home sales in a decade included a sizeable drop in activity from vacation buyers and a jump from individual...

Intrawest acquired for $1.5 billion by Aspen Skiing and private equity firm KSL Capital Partners

Ski resorts operator Aspen Skiing and private equity firm KSL Capital Partners will buy Intrawest Resorts Holdings for about $1.5 billion, including debt, Intrawest...

Tansler suspends operations for its reverse auction marketplace for vacation rentals

Tansler, one of the vacation rental industry's most promising startups has suspended operations. TANSLER, an anagram of RENTALS, was the closest to succeeding with a...

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