Are Your Teams Running on Empty? Managing Fatigue in Vacation Rentals
By Shelia McCracken | 5/11/2026
Yawning on the job? Feeling tired? The answer is probably “yes.” In the vacation rental industry, slowing down is rarely an option. Guests are arriving, properties need to be cleaned, and the work keeps moving, whether your team is fully staffed or not. So, how do we push through the stress, recognize fatigue, and come out on the other side stronger, more energized, and more resilient?
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Preparing for Human Trafficking Training Requirements: Lessons from North Carolina
By VRMA Staff | 5/11/2026
As more states adopt human trafficking awareness training requirements for lodging operators, vacation rental managers may be wondering what compliance looks like in practice. After North Carolina implemented its requirements in 2025, Carolina Designs Realty built training into onboarding, updated internal policies, and created systems for tracking compliance.
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Standards Are the Competitive Advantage Vacation Rental Managers Are Missing
By Ashley Ching | 5/4/2026
Hotels and airlines rely on established standards to signal reliability, but vacation rentals face a credibility gap rooted in inconsistent quality. Adopting tiered quality frameworks that span service staffing levels and essential comforts offers a clear path forward. By standardizing critical elements like linens and operations, property managers can deliver predictable experiences, strengthen trust, improve efficiency, and elevate the entire industry toward professional maturity.
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A Smarter Approach to Deep Cleaning
By VRMA Staff | 4/13/2026
Deep cleaning has traditionally meant taking a property offline and tackling everything at once. But for many operators, that approach is becoming harder to sustain, especially during peak seasons.
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Creating Effective Metrics for Back-of-the-House Operations
By Dave Roberts | 3/3/2026
Creating effective metrics for your back-of-the-house operations is crucial for any organization aiming to evaluate performance and drive improvement. Not only do they impact internal efficiencies and effectiveness, but they also often have a correlative impact on owners and guests.
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How J-1 Visa Students Strengthen Hospitality Operations
By Natalia Holshouser and Lance Baptiste | 1/15/2026
Since its creation in 1961, the J-1 visa program has served as a global exchange initiative connecting international students with real-world work experience in the US hospitality industry. Originally established to promote cross-cultural understanding and educational growth, the program has become a powerful workforce solution for vacation rental companies, hotels, resorts, and other businesses across the country.
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Emergency Response and Incident Management in Short-Term Rentals
By Eric Thibodeaux | 1/15/2026
Effective emergency response and incident management are critical for short-term rental (STR) property managers, ensuring guest safety and minimizing damage during crises such as floods, hurricanes, or fires. A well-structured plan that includes preparedness, communication, and recovery is essential.
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Blue Swell Rentals’ Approach to Guest Behavior and Cleanup
1/15/2026
Dave Jones, general manager at Blue Swell Rentals, knows that while vacation rentals are meant for relaxation and fun, sometimes guests take the festivities too far. From unauthorized parties to excessive cleaning needs, Jones and his team have developed a clear and proactive approach to maintain property standards and ensure smooth operations.
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