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Sustainable Business Practices with Bob Garner

By: VRMA Administrator | Jan 26

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival editor Alexa Schlosser talks to short-term rental sector advocate for sustainability and founder and CEO of EnviroRental Bob Garner about why short-term rental managers and owners should focus on sustainability and more.

Revenue Management, Technology, and Regulations with John An

By: VRMA Administrator | Dec 19

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival editor Alexa Schlosser talks to short-term rental industry expert John An about data-informed revenue management, the biggest big trends he is currently seeing in the industry, the challenges of regulations, and more.

Smart Home Tech With Richard Gunther

By: VRMA Administrator | Nov 14

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival editor Alexa Schlosser talks to smart home technology expert Richard Gunther.

Growing Your Inventory With Brooke Pfautz

By: Alexa Schlosser | Oct 17

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival editor Alexa Schlosser talks to Brooke Pfautz, founder and CEO of Vintory, about his workshop at this year's VRMA International Conference and his predictions for the future of the industry.

Outperforming Big Brands With Doug Kennedy

By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 26

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival editor Alexa Schlosser talks to Doug Kennedy, president of Kennedy Training Network, about his session at this year's VRMA International Conference.

Rental Safety and Security with Breezeway's Justin Ford

By: VRMA Administrator | Jun 27

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival editor Dani Damario talks to Justin Ford, the director of safety and certification programs at Breezeway.

Hostaway's Marcus Rader on Guest Demand and the Industry's Future

By: VRMA Administrator | May 31

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival magazine editor in chief Alexa Schlosser talks to Marcus Rader, founder and CEO of Hostaway.

Challenges and Trends With Breezeway's Koryn Okey

By: Alexa Schlosser | May 10

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival magazine editor in chief Alexa Schlosser talks to Koryn Okey, vice president of client experience at Breezeway.

Tours and Activities With Matthew Loney

By: VRMA Administrator | Mar 28

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival magazine editor in chief Alexa Schlosser talks to the president and CEO of Xplorie, Matthew Loney, about driving value through offering tours and activities to guests staying at short-term rentals.

Chatting With Vered Raviv Schwarz, President and COO of Guesty

By: VRMA Administrator | Feb 22

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA's Alexa Schlosser talks to the president and chief operating officer of Guesty, Vered Raviv Schwarz, about how the pandemic has changed how customers see accommodations; the big trends she's currently seeing in the marketplace; and more.

Upcoming Events with VRMA Education Committee Co-Chair Melaney Robbins

By: VRMA Administrator | Jan 28

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival magazine editor in chief Alexa Schlosser talks to Education Committee Co-Chair Melaney Robbins about what it’s like to volunteer on a committee and the upcoming Spring Forum in Chicago, April 11-12, 2022.

VRMA Podcast: Looking Back and Forward With VRMA President Miller Hawkins

By: VRMA Administrator | Dec 20

In this episode of the podcast, VRMA Arrival magazine editor in chief Alexa Schlosser talks to new VRMA President Miller Hawkins.

Advocacy Series 2021, Episode 4: VRMA's Advocacy Priorities

By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 30

VRMA's Advocacy Priorities

Advocacy Series 2021, Episode 3: Right to Rent

By: VRMA Administrator | Jun 24

In this installment of the Advocacy Series of the VRMA Arrival Podcast, Jason Myers, editor in chief of Arrival, and Eric Broughton, chief strategy officer at Inhabit IQ, discuss the Right to Rent program and what it’s designed to accomplish.

What Makes Your Business a Good Business?

By: VRMA Administrator | May 25

In the latest episode of the Arrival Podcast, VRMA’s Jason Meyers is joined by Jason Sprenkle, CEO of Key Data. The pair discuss industry insights, data, and key factors that make your business a good business.

Advocacy Series 2021, Episode 2: The South Carolina Situation

By: Cady Stokes | Apr 29

Smart City Policy Group’s Matt Curtis talks with vacation rental manager Jeff Coffee about how the South Carolina Vacation Rental Alliance is helping educate local governments about the important regulatory issues in the state.

Advocacy Series 2021, Episode 1: Organizing Locally in Galveston, Texas

By: Cady Stokes | Apr 29

In this installment of the Advocacy series of the VRMA Arrival podcast, Matt Curtis, founder of Smart City Policy Group, talks with Claire Reiswerg and Liz Overton about their efforts to rally local managers to address the ever-shifting regulatory situation in Galveston, Texas.

A Love Letter to the Industry

By: VRMA Administrator | Apr 13

Listen to the latest issue of Arrival Podcast.

Advocacy Series, Episode 3: A Discussion with Scott Leggat, LSI, and Steve Milo, Vtrips

By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 16

This episode features a conversation with LSI’s Scott Leggat and VTrips’ Steve Milo, who chat with VRMA Government Affairs Director Greg Holcomb about VRMA’s Advocacy Fund and advocacy initiatives.

Advocacy Series, Episode 2: A Discussion with Bob Milne, Vacasa, and Matt Renner, Track

By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 16

This episode features a conversation with Vacasa’s Bob Milne and Track’s Matt Renner, who chat with VRMA Government Affairs Director Greg Holcomb about VRMA’s Advocacy Fund and VRMA’s advocacy initiatives.

Advocacy Series, Episode 1: A Discussion with Tiffany Edwards, Coletta Consulting

By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 28

VRMA Advocacy Series, Episode 1.

The COVID-19 Impact of Short-Term Rentals Survey with Scott Shatford and David Krauss

By: VRMA Administrator | May 29

In this episode, join Greg Holcomb (VRMA Government Relations Director), David Krauss (founder and CEO of Rent Responsibly), and Scott Shatford (founder and CEO of AirDNA). Listen as they go over the importance of this special report, what’s happening with current trends and more.

VRHP New Cleaning Guidelines in Light of COVID-19 with Durk Johnson and Michelle Williams

By: VRMA Administrator | May 6

Join Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals (VRHP) Executive Director Durk Johnson and VRHP chairperson and VRMA Board member Michelle Williams as they discuss the new cleaning guidelines part of the VRMA & VRHP SafeHome campaign.

Industry Trends, #VRMAEurope, and Recent Vacasa News with Vacation Rental Expert Simon Lehmann

By: VRMA Administrator | Feb 18

Join VRMA Executive Director Mike Copps as he talks with Simon Lehmann, founder of AJL Consulting and featured speaker at the upcoming 2020 VRMA European Conference in Lisbon, 15-17 March.

Distribution, Marketplaces, and #BookDirect with Vince Perez

By: VRMA Administrator | Feb 5

Join VRMA Executive Director Mike Copps as he talks with Vince Perez, founder of FetchMyGuest. The two talk all things distribution, from the current state of listing sites and marketplaces in the vacation rental space to opportunities tied to #BookDirect.

Durk Johnson, VRHP Executive Director and Master of the House

By: VRMA Administrator | Jan 30

Welcome to season two! Join VRMA Executive Director Mike Copps as he talks with Durk Johnson, Executive Director of the Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals and Master of the (back of the) House.

Industry Trends & Revenue Management with Rented’s Cliff Johnson

By: VRMA Administrator | Dec 27

Join VRMA Executive Director Mike Copps as he talks with Rented Chief Commercial Officer Cliff Johnson. Cliff is also co-founder of Vacasa as well as VRMA board member and true subject matter expert.

North American Vacation Rental Survey Results with Transparent’s Pierre Becerril

By: VRMA Administrator | Dec 11

Join VRMA Executive Director Mike Copps as he talks with Transparent’s co-founder and CEO Pierre Becerril about their recent collaborative effort to launch a North American Vacation Rental industry survey.

Vacasa COO Bob Milne

By: VRMA Administrator | Nov 25

Join VRMA Executive Director Mike Copps as he interviews Bob Milne, Chief Operating Officer of Vacasa, North America’s largest vacation rental platform.

Vacation Rental Tech Trends with Sean Miller

By: VRMA Administrator | Oct 10

VRMA Executive Director Mike Copps chats with PointCentral President Sean Miller. The two talk technology within the vacation rental space and beyond: from keyless entry to artificial intelligence and everything in between.

Steve Milo: Part 2

By: VRMA Administrator | Oct 3

Join VRMA’s Executive Director Mike Copps and CEO of VTrips, Steve Milo for part two of their series. Learn more about Steve’s path to leadership as an association volunteer and board member at the state and national level, and what drives his passion and focus on industry advocacy efforts,

Steve Milo: Part 1

By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 26

Join VRMA’s Executive Director Mike Copps as he chats with Steve Milo, Founder and CEO of VTrips. In part one of this series, the pair discuss Steve’s role in the industry and how he got to where he is today.

Gearing Up for the 2019 International Conference

By: VRMA Administrator | Sep 9

VRMA Executive Director Mike Copps is joined by VRMA’s Director of Education Erica Klein. With the 2019 International Conference fast approaching, the two dive in and give you all the info you need on the largest global event in the vacation rental industry.

Get Ready: Google & Vacation Rentals with Rentals United CMO Vanessa De Souza Lage

By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 29

Join VRMA’s Executive Director Mike Copps as he talks with Rentals United CMO Vanessa De Souza Lage.

Driving Cultural Change: Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives with Guesty COO Vered Raviv Schwarz

By: VRMA Administrator | Aug 14

Join VRMA’s Executive Director Mike Copps as he chats with Guesty COO Vered Raviv Schwarz.

An Interview with VRM Intel's Amy Hinote

By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 22

Join VRMA’s Executive Director Mike Copps as he jumps into discussion with Amy Hinote, founder and editor of VRM Intel.

Past, Present & Future Part 3: An Interview with VRMA President-Elect Toby Babich

By: VRMA Administrator | Jul 1

VRMA Executive Director Mike Copps sits down with industry leaders to take a 360-degree look at VRMA—its past, present and future—in this three-part series. Part 3 jumps forward in time with VRMA president-elect, Toby Babich.

Past, Present & Future Part 2: An Interview with Current VRMA President Jodi Refosco

By: VRMA Administrator | Jun 19

VRMA Executive Director Mike Copps sits down with industry leaders to take a 360-degree look at VRMA—its past, present and future—in this three-part series. Part 2 jumps into the topic of change with RMA’s current president Jodi Refosco.

Past, Present & Future Part 1: An Interview with VRMA Immediate Past-President, Mike Harrington

By: VRMA Administrator | May 23

VRMA Executive Director Mike Copps sits down with industry leaders to take a 360-degree look at VRMA—it’s past, present and future—in this three-part series. Part 1 dives into industry trends, VRMA strategy, and past-president Mike Harrington’s legacy and impact.

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Sustainable Business Practices with Bob Garner

Updated 9:57AM EST, Thu Jan 26th, 2023

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Updated 11:10AM EST, Wed Jan 25th, 2023

Tripadvisor, Expedia, Airbnb and Booking.com enjoyed a large enough increase in visitor traffic on both a yearly and monthly basis to bode well for this year, according to the analysis by digital intelligence platform Similarweb.

Expedia Group Announces First Cohort for Startup Accelerator Focused on Underserved Travelers

Updated 11:08AM EST, Wed Jan 25th, 2023

Expedia announced the first group of tech companies taking part in its new Open World Accelerator program. The 12 startups were chosen from hundreds of applicants worldwide focused on building tech products meant to improve accessibility for underserved travelers.