There is a military adage that states ‘maneuver without firepower is perilous and firepower without maneuver is pointless.’ Without getting into the subtleties of...
In 2022, consumer demand for vacation rentals is predicted to increase by 14 percent. Additionally, vacation rental inventory is expected to increase by 15...
Instead of manufacturing a physical product, your factories create something more important to most humans—lifetime memories with those they cherish most.
Recently, while presenting hospitality...
When we started Breezeway in 2016, few companies in the vacation rental ecosystem were talking about property care and operations. Managers were focused on...
Operational efficiency is difficult to measure, but imperative to your business’ success.
Ben Edwards of Weatherby Consulting offered a virtual session in March as part...
Property and guest safety are foundational to delivering five-star guest experiences. The pandemic has made this clearer than ever for operators and their guests.
In...
“Vacation rental managers have historically taken a reactionary approach to in-stay communication: leave the guest alone and be ready to respond when needed. Today,...
“Without a doubt, the pandemic has made the job of property managers harder. There’s an increased emphasis, quite rightly, on standards and cleanliness, and...
As the industry pushes for higher-quality service, guest expectations aren’t the only driving force for operational excellence -- state and local regulators are closely...
There’s a push-pull situation emerging in vacation home rentals where operators must determine the right balance between how much touch-free service they can or...
The Onsite Property Management Association (OPMA) is the collective voice of and a meaningful advocate for the vacation rental industry. The idea to form...
With the push for quality and rising expectations of property owners and guests, vacation rental managers are working harder than ever. The job requires...
Remember when providing linens or cleaning the property post-stay entailed additional charges to the customer? And renting linens didn’t mean the beds would be made...
As I listened to Simon Lehmann at the European VRMA Conference explain why he always brings a set of sharp knives when staying at a vacation rental, I...