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True North Points the Way in Traverse City
True North Property Management in Traverse City, Michigan is one of the brightest stars pointing the way towards opportunity in the vacation rental industry amidst the global pandemic; offering not only an alternative perspective, but also kindness and compassion....
Local as it Gets, Part 1: Maureen McLoughlin
This story was captured in late 2019. Since Covid-19 upended the tourism industry in 2020, Maureen and Stock the House have found new ways to support local businesses, keep teammates employed, and foster meaningful relationships with their clients. Read Next: Local as...
Manatee County vacation rental owners house first responders for free
When they couldn't get bookings at their vacation rental due to the Covid 19 pandemic, Mike Wilcox and hist wife, Jennifer, hosted first responders instead. Mike and Jennifer had a longtime dream of leaving Ohio’s winters and retiring in sunny Florida. A big part of...
The short-term rental Housekeeper Relief Fund becomes a lasting nonprofit
When the panic of Covid-19 upended the U.S. tourism industry in March, Cliff Johnson’s first thought went to his short-term rental housekeeper and the thousands like her around the country. His care and concern stems from his work as the co-founder of Vacasa. In its...
NOLA’s Stay Redamo Houses First Responders for Free
Chris and Ashley Genard, owners of New Orleans short-term rental company Stay Redamo, were all set to have a record spring. NOLA's festival season was approaching, and their properties had around 85% occupancy scheduled from March through May. That quickly fell to 0%...
Colorado vacation rental managers unite to provide free stays during Covid
Colorado is known for its blue skies, but in recent weeks, the Covid pandemic put a cloud over the Centennial state's tourism. In its midst, a group of vacation rentals managers decided to create their own silver lining. From impacted to impactful With a population...
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