by Paris Achen | Jan 31, 2025 | 2024 RR Summit, Advocate Engagement, Event Recaps, Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, STR Advocacy 101
The short-term rental industry is thriving, but staying ahead requires operators to adapt to rapidly advancing guest expectations, regulations, and technology. During a fireside chat at the RR Summit Rise and Thrive, Tim Rosolio, Vice President of Vacation Rental...
by Paris Achen | Jan 31, 2025 | News, Regulatory News
New York State’s landmark short-term rental registry law allows counties to opt into a program to track and regulate vacation rentals and requires STR operators to remit sales tax on their bookings. Gov. Kathy Hochul approved S.885C/A.4130C on Dec. 21. Effective in...
by Paris Achen | Jan 17, 2025 | 2024 RR Summit, Event Recaps, Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
We can’t all afford to hire an intern to handle the repetitive tasks of operating a short-term rental business, but with artificial intelligence (AI), we can enlist the help of a free or low-cost “robot” to accomplish much of the daily drudgery that overwhelms our...
by Paris Achen | Jan 14, 2025 | 2024 RR Summit, Local Government, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
Short-term rental regulations evolve each year. “It seems like the cool thing to do right now is to create regulations on the vacation rental industry,” said Julie Koster, Executive Director of the Colorado Lodging and Resort Alliance (CLARA) and the Summit Alliance...
by Rent Responsibly Team | Dec 16, 2024 | News, Rent Responsibly News
Advocacy and professionalization are team sports, and it’s essential for these efforts to earn the trust of STR hosts, managers, policymakers, guests, and the general public. That’s why this year we launched our inaugural RR Industry Council, a cohort of reputable and...
by Paris Achen | Nov 8, 2024 | Industry News, Local Government, News, Politics & Elections, Regulatory News, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
On Election Day, voters in multiple U.S. states cast ballots on measures affecting short-term rentals, passing a mix of new and increased lodging taxes and rejecting more draconian measures. From Alabama to California, communities wrestled with ways to balance tourism...
by Paris Achen | Oct 8, 2024 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing, Property Care, Safety
Short-term rental influencers and thought leaders can provide much-needed information and guidance for new and developing hosts in an industry without formal education or training. These insider voices offer insights, lessons from experience, practical tips, best...
by Paris Achen | Aug 12, 2024 | Guest Communications, Hosting and Management, Marketing
How can you enhance your guests’ experience at your short-term rental and attract more 5-star reviews? The trick often lies in excellent communication. Communication is “the most cost-effective piece to your hospitality operations puzzle that you have ever put into...
by Rent Responsibly Team | May 14, 2024 | News, Partner News, Press and Media, Rent Responsibly News
Today, Superhog and Rent Responsibly announced a new 2024-25 partnership to help short-term rental hosts, owners, and managers better navigate regulatory and other industry challenges. This strategic partnership aims to bolster industry resilience and build trust as...
by Paris Achen | Apr 29, 2024 | Event Recaps
During the Better Stays Together Southeast event, Rent Responsibly hosted Expedia Group, Superhog, Touch Stay, Hostaway, Avalara, and Vrbo, part of Expedia Group, for two hours of content on preparing your vacation rental business in the Southeast United States for...
