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HomeAway’s Jeff Hurst discusses “off-platform booking” attribution

When HomeAway sent an email to vacation rental managers on December 14 introducing a pricing increase for subscriptions—along with a new fee for off-platform...

Vacation Rental Pros rebrands as VTrips

Vacation Rental Pros, one of the largest multi-destination, technology-enabled property management companies in the US has rebranded as VTrips. The announcement marks the latest...

Is Orange Beach, AL ground zero for vacation rental bans?

On Thursday, the city council of Orange Beach, Alabama heard comments related to a proposed ban on all new licenses for vacation rentals (under...

South Lake Tahoe Adds More Restrictions and Larger Fines to VHR Ordinance

The City Council of South Lake Tahoe implemented new restrictions and fines to their Vacation Home Rental Ordinance that took effect on December 22,...

Airbnb Amends Lawsuit Against Santa Monica to Focus on California Coastal Act and Federal Law

AirBnb did not waste any time in taking action to incorporate last week's California Coastal Commission 9-2 vote to reject Laguna Beach’s ordinance, which...

“The Power of a Vacation” now available on Amazon

“Through travel, we are able to see the world with new eyes and realize that, no matter many miles we roam, how many mountains...

Denver Having Issues Managing and Enforcing Short-Term Rental Regulations

The City of Denver is struggling with its processes for tracking and enforcing its new short-term vacation rental regulations. City auditors issued a report...
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Tybee Island amends ordinance for short-term vacation rentals and increases fees

After working closely with representatives of the short-term vacation rental industry, the Tybee City Council approved amendments to the city's short-term vacation rental ordinance...

San Diego City Council Adjourns without a Final Vote on Short-Term Rental Regulations

After more than ten hours, which included listening to over 250 comments from the public, in addition to amendments flying back and forth between...

Seattle City Council Voting on Rental Regulations Today!

Today is the final city council meeting where new rental regulations for the short term rental industry in Seattle will be decided. Local vacation...

New Travel Show Spotlighting Vacation Rentals Gives Travelers an Inside Look at Alternative Accommodations

Anthony Bourdain, Rick Steves and Lisa Ling have a new colleague in their midst…Matt Landau. This month vacation rental expert, world traveler, and rising star,...

Making the Most of Your PPC Ad Spend 

When it comes to PPC (pay-per-click) advertising, marketers are always looking for ways to improve performance. The goal is to optimize the account continuously, finding ways to save money and spend...

Google is moving into vacation rentals…and what property managers can do to get ready

Google is moving into vacation rentals, and the decision is expected to significantly change the way travelers search for and book vacation homes. At the Onsite...

Is Your Vacation Rental Company Set Up for Dynamic Pricing? 

Going from setting rates once a year through a handful of seasons to having rates that change daily has major implications for all levels of the vacation rental organization. Whether using some...
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VRMA 2017 – The Value of the Vacation Rental Professional

Another well attended and successful event in Orlando! The vendor to property manager ratio was off the charts and for good reason. If there...

Keys to Successful Content Marketing for Vacation Rentals

Content marketing is more than a hot buzzword. It is a highly effective marketing strategy that can boost your company’s profits and decrease your dependence on...

The Association Of Vacation Rental Operators & Affiliates (AVROA) 2.0: What to Expect in 2018 

Vacation rental owners and managers are preparing to fight back against the changes imposed on them over the past two years. The Association of Vacation Rental...

Branding Your Vacation Rental Company with a Customer Focus 

Online bookings in the vacation rental industry have been on the rise for a while. We are hearing from clients that anywhere from 50 to 85 percent of their bookings have been online this...

Wyndham CEO on EU Vacation Rentals: “We received considerable interest in this business from potential buyers”

In August, Wyndham Worldwide announced plans to spin off its hotel business from its ownership business to allow the two separate companies to focus on their...

Time to Overshare Your Property Care 

We all have that friend—everyone has one or two—who loves to overshare. You know the type. Maybe they post too many Facebook updates or include too many details in that story...

OTAs Are Not the Problem—Dependency Is

One of the more popular sports in the vacation rental industry today seems to be bashing listing sites and OTAs (online travel agencies). The...
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When It’s Time to Sell Your Business, Who’s Looking Out for You?

As the industry continues to change, vacation rental company owners are increasingly considering an exit or preparing their businesses for sale. While many owners...

Top-Down Leadership Insights for Vacation Rental Managers

  Senior Leadership: The Difference between Well Managed and Well Led It makes sense that part of the reason we’re seeing so much interest in our...

How to Make Your Vacation Rental Business a Success

Welcome to a New World of Travel  The travel industry has hit a new level in the past few years. Travelers are not just visiting...

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