VRMA Arrival > Advocacy

Why Your Competitors Might Also Be Your Allies

By Madeleine Parkin | 10/19/2026

A rising tide lifts all boats, and in the vacation rental business, that means a strong market that benefits everyone. It is in every operators interest that the competition remains friendly; staying in touch with the competition pushes quality standards higher, maintains stable pricing, and is essential to advocating for the industry as a whole.

The Stories Behind Excellence

1/11/2026

The VRMA Excellence Awards celebrate and recognize the incredible work, contributions, and impact that vacation rental professionals have made in the past year. Here we highlight each of 2025’s 10 award recipients.

Podcast

Salty Dog Vacations: Building a Business Around Community Impact

12/15/2025

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, we sit down with Salty Dog Vacations co-owners Kymberlee Nguyen and Krista Goodrich, recent recipients of VRMA’s Community Impact Award.

PR Isn’t Just About Your Brand—It’s About Advocacy

By Madeleine Parkin | 10/20/2025

It’s more important than ever that the short-term rental industry take control of the narrative and tell the true story of our industry. Telling our true story is also a key part of advocacy.

Podcast

The Power of Membership: Education, Advocacy, and Connection with VRMA

7/28/2025

In this episode, VRMA Board Chair Jodi Refosco and Executive Director Anne Gardner explore how VRMA supports its members every day—not just during conferences.

2024 Advocate of the Year Award: Dennis Goedheid

6/22/2025

The VRMA Excellence Awards celebrate and recognize the incredible work, contributions, and impact that vacation rental professionals have made in the past year. We are highlighting each of the 11 award recipients in 2024, continuing today with the 2024 Advocate of the Year Award: Dennis Goedheid.

2024 DEI Impact Award: Generali Global Assistance

6/9/2025

The VRMA Excellence Awards celebrate and recognize the incredible work, contributions, and impact that vacation rental professionals have made in the past year. We are highlighting each of the 11 award recipients in 2024, continuing today with the 2024 DEI Impact Award: Generali Global Assistance.

Podcast

Inside VRMA’s New Government Affairs Council

5/13/2025

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, VRMA Board Chair Jodi Refosco sits down with Tiffany Edwards of Weatherby Consulting to discuss the formation of VRMA’s new Governmental Affairs Council and what it means for the vacation rental industry. They explore why the council was created, how it consolidates previous advocacy committees, and what major regulatory challenges it aims to address, including housing affordability, tourism taxes, and commercial classification. Edwards also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the council’s structure, funding strategy, and how VRMA members can get involved, donate, and shape the industry’s future.

2024 Community Impact Award: Seaside Vacation & Sales

3/17/2025

The VRMA Excellence Awards celebrate and recognize the incredible work, contributions, and impact that vacation rental professionals have made in the past year. We are highlighting each of the 11 award recipients in 2024, continuing today with the Community Impact Award: Seaside Vacation & Sales.

2023 Advocate of the Year: Scott Leggat

8/6/2024

The VRMA Excellence Awards celebrate and recognize the incredible work, contributions, and impact that vacation rental professionals have made in the past year. We are highlighting each of the 12 award recipients in 2023, continuing today with the Advocate of the Year: Scott Leggat.