by Paris Achen | Sep 13, 2024 | Local Government, Responsible Renting, Rules and Regulations, STR Advocacy 101
In recent years, conversations about short-term rental regulations have become inextricably intertwined with affordable and workforce housing issues. Four in five elected officials/government staff (82.7%) indicated that affordable housing was an issue in their...
by Paris Achen | Aug 26, 2024 | Responsible Renting
Short-term rental (STR) owners are often portrayed as greedy investors snapping up several properties, absentee hosts who allow raucous parties, or villains who otherwise have no regard for local communities. These misconceptions couldn’t be farther from the truth;...
by Rent Responsibly Team | Jun 4, 2024 | Newsletters
Photo: Over 100 short-term rental hosts from CLARA gathered at the Colorado State Capitol in February. Life is all about sharing. If we are good at something, pass it on. Mary Berry, Chef & Food Journalist We’ve come a long way… Four years ago in the depths of...
by Paris Achen | Mar 12, 2024 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals
From her career as a travel writer to her dual citizenship in the Netherlands and the United States, Diane Daniel’s path has been one of exploration, both of the world and of her values. Her passion for hospitality and commitment to environmental sustainability shines...
by Paris Achen | Mar 12, 2024 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals
Nestled amid the picturesque Finger Lakes region, Lindsay Bolton found her calling not just in the breathtaking landscapes but in advocating for its vibrant tourism industry. Born and raised in this idyllic corner of Upstate New York, Lindsay’s passion for the area...
by Paris Achen | Mar 12, 2024 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals
In the border town of El Paso, Texas, Heidy Seoenz’s journey from entrepreneur to short-term rental advocate has the hallmarks of a heroine in a Western flick, including the bold nicknames. Unlike the Western outlaws who earned their epithets from federal agents,...
by Paris Achen | Dec 22, 2023 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals
When Heather Bayer bought her first vacation rental property in Ontario’s Cottage Country in 1997, there were scarce educational resources for new hosts and managers. At the time, property managers were the main gatekeepers of this knowledge, but they weren’t often...
by Paris Achen | Nov 6, 2023 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
A well-considered cancellation policy can make your vacation rental more competitive, boost your reviews, and ultimately, impact your bottom line. However, there’s no consensus on the best cancellation policy for a vacation rental. The effectiveness of a strict,...
by Paris Achen | Nov 1, 2023 | Advocate Engagement, Community Engagement, Leadership, Local Government, Politics & Elections, Press and Media, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
Despite vacation rentals’ tenure and a pandemic-driven spike in popularity, misconceptions about VRs abound. Hearing them called Airbnbs can be particularly divisive. Nevertheless, Airbnb has become the deonym for all short-term rentals. “Airbnb … got lucky because...
by Paris Achen | Oct 31, 2023 | Humans of Short-Term Rentals
Like many hospitality professionals, Wil Slickers is a people person. He’s known for his magnetic charm and ever-growing media empire, Hospitality.FM. Hospitality seems to run so deep in his DNA that new listeners to one of his multiple podcasts might assume Wil comes...
