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The Silent Killer of Direct Bookings? Slow Response Times
The Silent Killer of Direct Bookings? Slow Response Times Back to Blog The Silent Killer of Direct Bookings? Slow Response Times For many vacation rental operators, building a successful direct booking channel means investing in sleek websites, booking engines, and dynamic pricing tools. But there’s one factor that often gets overlooked—despite being directly tied to…
Read MoreVRNation Station Episode #6 | Advocacy With Mark Tolan & Jamie Hanson
Back to Blog VRNation Station Episode #6 | Advocacy with Mark Tolan & Jamie Hanson Discover the Power of Advocacy in the Vacation Rental Industry Discover the Power of Advocacy in the Vacation Rental Industry In Episode 6 of VRNation Station, we sit down with industry leaders Mark Tolan and Jamie Hanson to dive deep…
Read MoreUnderstanding the OTA Algorithms to Boost Your Revenue
Back to Blog Angel Host Presents: Understanding the OTA Algorithms to Boost Your Revenue By Eduardo Mandri- CEO/Angel Host Matthew Tesdall – Owner/Family Time Vacation Rentals KEY TAKEAWAYS Key Takeaways From This Webinar:Â Optimize your listing for maximum impact –Â Craft listings that attract the right guests with standout photos, compelling titles, and accurate descriptions…
Read MoreVRNation Station Episode #5: Conference Interviews
Back to Blog VRNation Station Episode #5 | Conference Interviews In this special episode of VRNation Station, we bring you a series of on-the-ground interviews recorded at the VRNation Conference—an event focused on innovation, strategy, and community within the vacation rental industry. We sat down with property managers, consultants, and entrepreneurs to hear their insights…
Read MoreTracking STR Performance to Meet (and Beat) Your Revenue Goals
Back to Blog SummerOS Presents: Tracking STR Performance to Meet (and Beat) Your Revenue Goals By Paul Kromidas – CEO/Founder Pedro Zavallos – Head of Acquisitions Durk Johnson – VRNation KEY TAKEAWAYS Key Takeaways From This Webinar: Track your performance data against revenue goals Benchmark your listing against the right competition Identify key revenue numbers that can drive better performance Uncover…
Read More“VRNation Station Podcast Ep#4: “Tariffs and Turnovers”
Back to Blog VRNation Station – Episode #4: Tariffs and Turnovers The impact of new tariffs on short-term and vacation rental managers—especially for those near the Canadian and Mexican borders. Help STR and vacation rental managers understand the real-world impact of the newly announced Trump tariffs—particularly on goods imported from China and Mexico, and what…
Read MoreHow 24/7 Communication Drives Bookings
How 24/7 Communication Drives Bookings Back to Blog Extenteam Presents:Â Around-The-Clock Support:Â How 24/7 Communication Drives Bookings By Rich Sippos, Head of Sales – Extenteam & Tera Lorimer, Owner:Â Luxury Getaways KEY TAKEAWAYS Key Takeaways From This Webinar:Â How instant responses improve guest satisfaction and encourage repeat bookings. Best practices for implementing 24/7 communication without…
Read More“Out With The Old, In With The Bold” Steve and Matt Get Real
Back to Blog Out with the Old, In with the Bold – Steve and Matt Win a VIP expereince. WATCH REPLAY Categories News Podcasts Property Management Uncategorized Webinars Archives June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 October 2024
Read MoreVR Nation Station Podcast Episode #3: “Out With The Old, In With The Bold”
Back to Blog VRNation Station – New Episode: Insights from VRNation 2025 What’s the buzz about the VRNation Conference? In this special episode, we’re diving into key insights from the 2025 VRNation Conference, held April 27-28. Hear what previous vendors, planners, and attendees had to say about the future of conferences shaping the industry and…
Read MoreStrategies to Wow Owners and Elevate Your Services
Strategies to Wow Owners and Elevate Your Services Back to Blog Breezeway Presents: Proven Strategies to WOW Owners and Elevate your Services By Koryn Okey, VP of Community & Engagement – Breezeway & Tera Lorimer, Owner: Luxury Getaways KEY TAKEAWAYS 1.  5 Strategies to Attract & Retain Owners 2. Optimize Tech Stack for Competitive Edge…
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