by Paris Achen | Feb 24, 2022 | News, Regulatory News, STR Advocacy 101
Short-term rentals (STRs) have been an economic engine for Oahu for as long as the Hawaiian island has been a travel destination. In today’s tourism-dependent economy, an STR ban could cut a lifeline to needed income and the ability to stay in one’s home. However, the...
by Paris Achen | Feb 18, 2022 | Accessibility, Hosting and Management, Property Care, Responsible Renting, Safety
Making your short-term rental more accessible isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition. Small changes – that cost $100 or less – can literally open your doors to a whole new pool of potential guests. Increasing the accessibility of your home isn’t just the right thing to...
by Paris Achen | Feb 12, 2022 | Accessibility, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Hosting and Management, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Property Care, Responsible Renting
For Lorraine Woodward, the barrier to taking a family vacation was finding a wheelchair accessible vacation rental. “I remember a trip to New York City,” Lorraine Woodward said. “The boys each were in their scooters, and I was in my wheelchair, and we were crossing...
by Paris Achen | Feb 4, 2022 | Good Apples Series, Partner Features, Powered by Breezeway
Stephano Sanchez is fascinated with the magic of Santa Claus. Whenever he has written or spoken to Santa, he never asks for toys; he asks only for a new heart. Stephano was born with a congenital heart defect that prevented the left side of his heart from fully...
by Paris Achen | Jan 21, 2022 | Forward Thinkers Series, Partner Features, Powered by Key Data
Whether it be finding activities or a restaurant serving hyper-local cuisine, traveling often entails a time-consuming amount of research and logistics to experience the true essence of a destination. Property management company Outpost in Jackson, Wyoming, has...
by Paris Achen | Dec 24, 2021 | Hosting and Management, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, News, Rent Responsibly News, Responsible Renting, STR Advocacy 101
Covid-19 vaccinations ushered in a year of travel rebounds and burgeoning growth in the number of stays at short-term rentals in 2021. With the industry’s unparalleled boom, came regulatory disputes on how to best manage the growth in certain jurisdictions, such as...
by Paris Achen | Dec 22, 2021 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Responsible Renting
As a single mother, Danielle Lindsey had no time to lose with her teenage daughter. But her job as a brand ambassador often took her out of town on business trips. Moonlighting as a short-term rental host quickly demonstrated that she didn’t have to choose between...
by Paris Achen | Dec 15, 2021 | Advocate Engagement, Leadership, Organization, STR Advocacy 101
Facebook groups and discussion forums provide short-term rental alliance members an online community where they can network, get questions answered, organize advocacy efforts, and share resources and information. Keeping your online alliance community healthy and...
by Paris Achen | Nov 30, 2021 | Good Apples Series, Partner Features, Powered by Breezeway
After more than 20 years of teaching preschoolers, Beverly Latham craved a change that would allow her to work with more grownups. Through a parent of one of her preschool children, she found a job in guest relations in May 2019 at Harris Vacation Rentals in Gulf...
by Paris Achen | Nov 29, 2021 | Advocate Engagement, Local Government, Organization, Research and Case Studies, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
The homes of Fort Pierce, Florida, stand along a coastline kissed by turquoise-hued waves and silhouetted against spectacular, fiery orange sunsets. Winding through the palm tree-lined streets, it’s easy to see why tens of thousands of people have chosen this place as...
