Podcast

5/27/2025

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, David Stephens, lead data scientist at TravelNet Solutions, cuts through the AI hype to share what short-term rental operators really need to know. From guest messaging and marketing to revenue management and sentiment analysis, Stephens explains where AI adds true value and where it still needs a human touch. He also offers key questions to ask before adopting any AI tool and compares cutting-edge “thinking” models to today’s more common AI applications.

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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.

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4/29/2025

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, Onita Mihaly, senior director of brand marketing at Ooma, discusses the company's role in improving short-term rental (STR) safety with its VoIP-based landline service.

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3/24/2025

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, host Jodi Refosco, VRMA Board chair, is joined by Tim Cafferty (Sandbridge Blue & Outer Banks Blue) and Tyann Marcink Hammond (Branson Family Retreats) to preview VRMA Foundations, taking place April 14-15 in Savannah, Georgia.

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2/24/2025

In this VRMA Arrival podcast episode, Marcus Rader, CEO of Hostaway, shared the company’s impressive growth since 2022, which is the last time we had Rader on the podcast, including securing a $365 million investment and expanding its product offerings. Hostaway has evolved into a multiproduct, all-in-one solution for short-term rental property managers, driven by customer feedback and innovation.

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1/27/2025

On the latest episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, Bart-Jan Leyts, the 25-year-old founder of Otamiser, shared his insights into optimizing OTA rankings for short-term rentals (STRs) and hotels.

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11/25/2024

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, Matthew Gurley, director of sales and partner integrations at Lynnbrook, discusses the growing issue of credit card fraud in the vacation rental industry and the strategies property managers can implement to protect themselves.

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10/29/2024

In this episode, David Angotti, chief evangelist at Guesty, discusses the evolving landscape of the vacation rental industry.

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8/26/2024

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, we delve into the journey and insights of Pierre-Camille Hamana, the founder and CEO of Hospitable. Hospitable is a company dedicated to providing software solutions for property managers and hosts in the short-term rental industry.

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7/30/2024

In the latest episode of the VRMA Arrival Podcast, VRMA publications editor Alexa Schlosser interviews Tommy Ciaccio, head of business development for Avantio in the US and Canada. Ciaccio shares Avantio’s journey from its beginnings in Spain to its expansion into North American markets, highlighting their focus on innovation and local expertise.

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