2021 DARM
Building a 2022 Revenue Optimization Team: What Does the Org Chart Look Like for a High-Performing Team (Sales, Marketing, Distribution, and Revenue Management)
Whether big or small, how are your sales, distribution, revenue, and marketing efforts working together? Revenue in general is always a top line goal and KPI for companies. In this panel we will have industry experts discussing how these four areas collaborate together successfully in order to reach top-line revenue goals/KPI’s.
Read MoreAnalyzing Operations and Property Data: What’s Changed (And Hasn’t) in the Last 18 Months
The growth of the short-term rental category is well documented―not only with respect to the number of rentable homes and management companies, but also the identity, challenges, and priorities of vacation rental operators. In this presentation, Breezeway’s founder and CEO Jeremy Gall will reflect on this growth by presenting three different sources of internal data:…
Read MoreHotel 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.
Read MoreBuilding 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…
Read MoreExecutives 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.
Read MoreThe Future of VR Technology: How Are Technology Companies Approaching the Future? A Panel with Tech Leaders about Future Plans, Consolidation, and Connectivity
During this panel discussion led by Amy Hinote, we’ll learn more about what the VR tech environment is going to look like in the coming years. We’ve assembled a panel of C-level tech executives in our sector to discuss private equity, consolidation, road maps, and how we’ll connect in the future.
Read MoreRental Inventory and Homeowner Metrics: A Guide to Measuring and Improving What Really Matters for Your Inventory
After speaking with hundreds of VRMs, Vintory CEO Brooke Pfautz quickly realized that most professional property managers are in the dark when it comes to understanding the key metrics of inventory growth. Join Brooke in this session for an insider’s look at metrics and data never presented in our industry before. Quickly become an expert…
Read MoreDARM Battleground Day 1
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 Tuesday, we…
Read MoreChannel Technology: Implementing Revenue Management Strategies Across All Channels Using Channel Managers, PMSs, and Direct Connections (Part 1)
Revenue managers have questions for channel managers, and this panel has answers. In this discussion, vacation rental managers will have the floor to ask questions about connectivity and strategy execution, hear about their roadmaps, talk more about the Google Vacation Rental platform, and suggest new functionality.
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