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Targeted Training, Tailored Tracks: A Preview of VRMA Foundations

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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Marcus Rader on Hostaway’s $365M Investment and Industry Leadership

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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Why Your Airbnb Listing Isn’t Working — And How to Fix It

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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Fraud Rings and Fake Bookings: Lessons Learned in Vacation Rental Protection

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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The 95% Rule: Elevating Guest Satisfaction with David Angotti

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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Pierre-Camille Hamana on Simplifying Software Integration for Hosts

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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From CDs to Clouds: Avantio’s Tech Evolution in Vacation Rentals

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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Boom’s AI-Driven Approach to Property Management

6/25/2024

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, Shahar Goldboim, co-founder and CEO of Boom, discusses how Boom is revolutionizing the property management industry through AI integration.

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Professionalism, Personalization, and Technology with Jeremy Gall

4/30/2024

On this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, sponsored by Avalara, we welcomed ⁠Breezeway⁠ CEO ⁠Jeremy Gall⁠ to discuss the state and challenges of the short-term vacation rental market. Breezeway is an operations and guest experience platform serving clients in the vacation rental market.

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Common Mistakes Property Managers Make with PMS Systems

3/26/2024

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, VRMA editor Alexa Schlosser interviews Dave Payette, the founder of 365Villas, discussing his journey in founding the company and the influence of his background in technology. Payette shares his experience transitioning from the tech industry to the vacation rental sector and the challenges he faced as a property manager himself.