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Alan has been working in the vacation rental sector since 2004, when he first created a listing site for his property management company. He has been helping short-term rental owners and managers to stand out in an over-saturated marketplace for over 12 years and has written thousands of articles in that time. He has written books on vacation rental photography and was the first in the industry to create online marketing courses for hosts. He has given keynote presentations across various subjects at The Vacation Rental World Summit, VRMA, VRMintel, Host, and The Book Direct Summit.
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As a pioneer in the vacation rental industry, my journey began two decades ago when, with the introduction of the digital camera, I founded a villa photography firm. Over the years, I have authored several influential bo
Here’s a niche you may not have considered: Pickleball. It’s the fastest-growing sport in the US, so a backyard pickleball court could well bring in extra bookings, and who couldn’t use some extra bookings? To put this n
Miami, The Magic City, hits different for the modern wanderlusters looking for that blend of sun, surf, and street art. It’s where the Atlantic’s embrace meets an eclectic urban pulse, crafting a scene so vibrant, your s
Airbnb Bookings Hack: I’m in many Facebook and LinkedIn groups for Airbnb hosts and vacation rental managers, and I’m seeing many people complaining about a lack of bookings. To be honest, I’m not surprised. Supply is ou
Today Is Book Direct Day, But Does It Really Work? The first Wednesday of February (today) is Book Direct Day. Today marks the 7th anniversary of its introduction. It was the brainchild of Amy Hinote of VRIntel, and it’s
Airbnb Alternatives – Hipcamp – If a tree falls in a forest, and there’s no one around to hear it, does it make a sound? If you have a great vacation and no one wants to hear about it, did it really happen? Read on to fi
Airbnb Alternatives – Airbnb v Booking.com – so you just found a place on Airbnb and are about to book it. But there’s that little niggle that maybe you could get a better deal or cancellation policy elsewhere. Well, rea
In this article, we will compare and contrast Airbnb v VRBO to help guests make informed decisions. Highlights I looked at 81,734 high-season price comparisons between Airbnb and Vrbo. These were the same properties, sam
Looking for a Pet-Friendly Airbnb? Here’s Your Ultimate Guide. Are you planning a getaway and wondering how to make it a fantastic experience for both you and your furry best friend? Look no further! Our comprehensive gu
Airbnb Becomes AirAnB – It’s Now A Two Tier System That May Kill Millions Of Host Businesses At a glance Airbnb has introduced a Guest Favorite badge, which splits all listings into haves and have-nots. Only 2 million pr
Just a short post today. I just came across a post on Facebook. It was from a host who had just received a 4-star review from a guest. This host was, and I quote, ‘Livid.’ TBH, I’ve seen hundreds, if not thousands of the
The following email was brought to my attention this week. It was sent from a Vrbo account manager to a host/manager, and it’s eye-opening – It’s good, it’s bad, and it’s ugly! The email The good… Obviously, it’s good fr
