In preparation for the arrival of post-COVID-19 travelers, the Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals (VRHP) and the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) are recommending that existing cleaning programs be updated to include even more robust sanitization and disinfection protocols.
A recent survey featuring 2000 travel enthusiasts living in the United States conducted between April 20 and 22, 2020 yields some encouraging results for the vacation rental industry. Here are 10 key takeaways.
Managing a 100% virtual workforce for the very first time is uncharted territory for most. While some in the vacation rental industry are more prepared than others it is safe to say that we are all looking for ways to keep our teams motivated and engaged so we are ready when travel resumes. Here are a few tips to maintain culture and lead your employees through COVID-19.
Experts from around the industry are predicting that when travel resumes it will happen quickly. So, the question is not only how vacation rental managers can prepare for the comeback in the industry but also how you can prepare for new expectations from travelers. Here is a compilation of predictions from experts around the industry to get you started.
Business owners across the U.S. found themselves applying to the government’s new $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) last week. We have put together a few resources that provide great information and cut through the legalese to help you navigate this time with ease and acquire the aid you need.
When it comes to expecting the unexpected vacation rental managers are experts at developing new strategies to plan for almost any scenario. However, when it comes to global crisis and rapidly changing information it can be difficult to get your guests the information they need. Here are some tips.
While the vacation rental industry has been greatly impacted by COVID-19, now is the time for us to stay calm, thoroughly assess the situation, accept uncertainty, and do our best to plan for the future. Based on recent events, there a few things we can expect and considerations to keep in mind moving forward.
Risk and uncertainty are two often confused terms in business. Risk is measurable and you can predict the possibility of a future outcome. With uncertainty, you cannot predict the outcome. The good news is, there are ways to deal with and manage uncertainty and even grow your business in uncertain times. Here are a few tips!
It’s a fact of life… unexpected things happen. If you own or manage vacation rental properties you will experience common occurrences like damages, thefts, and cancellations at some point during your ownership tenure. These types of issues are typically not covered under standard homeowners insurance. For this reason, as a property owner or manager, it’s well worth the investment to purchase vacation rental insurance for your properties. Most importantly, vacation rental insurance protects you from the risks associated with short-term rentals.
From Vacasa's founder, Eric Breon, stepping down to the OTA's voicing their disapproval of Google's vacation rental ads to the coronavirus's impact on travel, it has been an interesting month for the vacation rental industry.
