Recently, I came cross this article excerpt written by industry expert think PhoCusWright. The jist of the article is that the traveler community does not select vacation rentals only on obvious factors, like cost and location. Many travelers are looking for a specific kind of travel experience, and they actually don’t care where they go, [...]
With more and more people owning GPS units you may want to think about providing pre-built POI files that can be loaded on most modern GPS Units. These can include not only the location of your unit but also nearby amenities and attractions. On a recent trip to Walt Disney World I found it an [...]
It’s often said that “the Internet changes everything.” Certainly it has changed–even disrupted–the traditional relationship between vacation-rental owners and their property managers. At the very least, it has introduced a spectrum of possibilities. For some brave souls, the Internet has made it possible to take on everything: marketing, managing, advertising, maintenance–you name it. But what [...]
From a management prospective, i think it is essential to talk to each guest. I deal with a lot of group bookings, and sometimes the groups try to over-max the property, but we would never know this if we didn’t talk to them and tell them the rules. plus it is a bonus to form [...]
When I used to travel for a living, I enjoyed the perks offered by the airlines and the hotels. Upgrade to first class? Sure! Upgrade hotel room? Don’t mind if I do! Everyone likes perks and incentives not available elsewhere. For your vacation home, perks make your rental stand-out. They can make things easier on [...]
My mom likes to talk on the phone. A lot. And while she isn’t afraid to browse the web and find what she wants, she still wants to pick up the phone and talk to a human to order. If you want to maximize bookings, make sure to put phone number on your vacation rental [...]
As a vacation rental owner you have ample opportunities to advertise your vacation home. One such opportunity is email signatures. Every email you send out to renters or friends should have, at a minimum, your contract information. Include the following: Your name Your email address Your inquiry phone number Your listing website address from your [...]
Hello fellow owners: Marketing your vacation rental website online can be an excellent way to keep your property fully booked. These days, with a bad overall economy, it is even more important to keep that revenue coming in even when you are not in your peak season. Fortunately, there are lots of options for vacation [...]