Vacation Rental Industry Archives - Data & Revenue Management Conference

2021 State of the Industry with Key Data’s Melanie Brown

DARM Battleground Day 2

At this year’s DARM conference, technology companies presented their new functionality during the fast-paced DARM Battleground. Each presenter pitched to the audience for five minutes, followed by five minutes of think-on-your-feet questions from our DARM judges. Two trophies were presented as a result: DARM Battleground: People’s Choice and the DARM Innovation Award. On Wednesday, we…

Battleground Awards Winners

At this year’s DARM conference, technology companies presented their new functionality during the fast-paced DARM Battleground. Each presenter pitched to the audience for five minutes, followed by five minutes of think-on-your-feet questions from our DARM judges. Two trophies were presented as a result: DARM Battleground: People’s Choice and the DARM Innovation Award. The DARM Battleground…

Getting Your Entire Team on Board for Direct Bookings

Doug Kennedy will show us how to secure more direct bookings via textual selling, in-platform messaging (on OTA’s) and via every guest/staff conversation. Participants in this session will walk away with a list of specific training tips to help their companies secure more direct bookings and reduce their reliance on costly third-party channels that can…

Hotel Revenue Management Strategies: When to Use, When to Adapt, and When to Toss

As more hotel-trained revenue managers enter the short-term rental sector, hotel revenue management strategies are being tested and evaluated for vacation rentals. What are the similarities and differences between the two lodging sectors? This panel will explore what attributes are the same, what is different, which strategies translate, and which do not.

Building Repeat Business: Converting Guests into Repeat Customers

Looking ahead to what could be a highly competitive 2022, having confirmed reservations on the books is worth gold. What are PMs doing to increase repeat business, and how are they converting OTA travelers into loyal guests? Tyann, David, and Matt will lead this discussion on building repeat business and will talk about tech ideas…

How to Hold a Revenue Strategy Meeting

Richer Logic’s Heather Richer will discuss how to construct an effective agenda for a revenue strategy meeting, including who should be there, what KPIs are monitored, how revenue managers are being held accountable, and how marketing and data teams fit in. Whether your team is in house or outsourced, holding regular and effective meetings will…

VRM Staffing Challenges Abound: Addressing the #1 Challenge for Vacation Rental Managers

Finding, compensating, and retaining staff are some of the biggest challenges facing industry professionals today. Property managers have learned that finding and retaining employees takes creativity with compensation and flexibility with schedules. No longer does a one-size-fits-all approach work. Remote workforces have opened up staffing alternatives across the US and internationally. Join Sue and Ari…

Executives Look Ahead to 2022 and Beyond: Revenue Optimization, Consolidation, Competition, and Homeowner Retention

For company owners and stakeholders, Andrew McConnell will moderate this important discussion with industry leaders about what the future holds in the vacation rental industry in the areas of revenue optimization, industry consolidation, the upcoming competitive environment, and homeowner retention, communications, and loyalty.

Gold in Plain Sight: Email Marketing Strategies to Grow Revenue

With inventory filling fast this year, too many email marketing strategies got put on the backburner. Covering tactics around automation, crafting personalized messages, and more, learn how your email strategy is key to building guest loyalty, keeping units filled, homeowners happy, and getting the most revenue per booking.