STRz podcast 9: Rent Responsibly’s David Krauss assesses Covid 19’s impact
US: Following the publication of Rent Responsibly’s US-based Covid-19 impact report [with collaboration from the VRMA and AirDNA, founder and CEO, David Krauss, joins Episode Nine of the ShortTermRentalz podcast to discuss the key takeaways from the survey and how it is affecting short-term rental businesses in the country, the importance of advocacy in these […]
U.S. survey highlights Covid-19 impact on the short-term rental industry
US: In May, US-based advocacy organisation Rent Responsibly, the Vacation Rental Management Association [VRMA] and AirDNA released the Covid-19 Impact Report. In this feature, David Krauss, founder and CEO of Rent Responsibly, highlights the results of data collected from a survey of more than 1,400 hosts, owners and managers across the country in the short-term […]
Florida governor DeSantis sued over “unfair” vacation rental ban
US: A lawsuit has been filed against Florida governor Ron DeSantis in a federal district court by property managers and owners who say a ban on vacation rentals in the state “violates” their equal protection and due process rights, as well as their rights detailed in the contracts clause of the U.S. Constitution. Governor DeSantis […]
VRMA and VRHP launch cleaning guidelines for SafeHome campaign
Washington: The Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals [ VRHP ], a subsidiary of the Vacation Rental Management Association [ VRMA ] has created a new set of cleaning guidelines for managers and owners of vacation rental properties to limit the spread of the coronavirus in the United States. The guidelines come into effect as part of […]
PointCentral confirms donation to VRMA Advocacy Fund
US: Property automation solution provider PointCentral has announced it is making a donation to the Vacation Rental Managers Association [VRMA] Advocacy Fund to support the vacation rental industry during the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund is to be used to amplify the value that vacation rentals bring to the travel industry, thereby ensuring that the industry […]
VRMA launches first APPMC in the rental industry
US: The Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) has launched the Accredited Professional Property Management Company (APPMC) Program, the first of its kind in the industry. Developed by experienced vacation rental professionals, the APPMC Program aims to distinguish vacation rental companies that meet defined industry standards of excellence in their business operations. The APPMC Program is […]
Short-term rental ‘avengers’ seek fair regulation with new playbook
US: Twenty short-term rental advocacy figureheads have teamed up to create a video playbook of actionable initiatives that aims to unite the industry in prompting local governments to enforce more consistent and fair regulations affecting short-term rentals. The participants in the Vacation Rental Advocate’s Playbook include figureheads that are regarded as “the nation’s most effective […]
VRMA elects Toby Babich as association president
US: The Vacation Rental Management Association [VRMA] has announced that it has elected Breckenridge Resort Managers president Toby Babich as its new president. Babich was installed as VRMA president at the Association’s Annual Conference in New Orleans in October. In a statement, Babich said: “It is an honour to serve the VRMA as president, and […]
VRMA announces upcoming merger with VRHP
US: The Vacation Rental Management Association [ VRMA ] has announced a merger with the Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals [ VRHP ]. The partnership between the VRMA and non-profit organisation VRHP, which is dedicated to the advancement of vacation rental housekeeping professionals, was announced at the annual VRMA International Conference in New Orleans at the […]
VRMA to launch inaugural Vacation Rental Week in March
US: The Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) has announced that the first annual Vacation Rental Week will take place in March 2020. The association has created the week with the intention of recognising and promoting the value and benefits of the vacation rental industry. VRMA executive director Mike Copps said: “Vacation rentals provide consumers with […]