Release: Short-Term Rental Conference to Debut Powerful New Engine for Advocacy

The May 21 RR Summit virtual conference, hosted by Rent Responsibly, will launch the new advocacy funding organization, the Right to Rent Collaborative, and help short-term and vacation rental professionals navigate a turbulent economy and regulatory minefield May 13,...
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Florida lawmakers want to axe tourist development councils

In a move that could reshape Florida’s vibrant tourism industry, lawmakers have proposed dissolving the state’s local Tourist Development Councils by the end of 2025. Revenue from the state Tourist Development Tax–a bed tax collected from guests staying in hotels, motels, and short-term rentals–currently funds local tourism marketing efforts through county Tourist Development Councils (TDCs).
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Lindsay Bolton: From local leader to STR industry connector

Left: Anthony Rallo and Lindsay Bolton, Program Manager at the 2024 Spark Retreat Right: Stonybrook State Park, Dansville, New York Before Lindsay Bolton joined the Rent Responsibly team, she was already living the mission. Tucked into the postcard-worthy landscapes...
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How to pick a short-term rental lobbyist

How to pick a short-term rental lobbyist

An important part of running a vacation rental alliance is advocating for reasonable regulations and defending against oppressive restrictions. But as busy professionals, alliance leaders can’t be everywhere at once. Having a lobbyist to be your eyes and ears and to...

Rolf Blizzard’s voyage to the Seven Cs of Vacation Rental Advocacy

Rolf Blizzard’s voyage to the Seven Cs of Vacation Rental Advocacy

Rolf Blizzard grew up on a hog farm in the eastern part of North Carolina. Days on the farm started early, were filled with hard manual labor, and provided a clear idea of the basic effort it took to produce a stable, sustainable, and affordable meal - one of life’s...

John Hildebrand: Ambassador for all Arizona vacation rental hosts

John Hildebrand: Ambassador for all Arizona vacation rental hosts

Feature Image: John Hildebrand, Hilde Homes and Dana Lubner, Rent Responsibly “Reading, let alone reading in public, is like the biggest fear on Earth to me,” said John Hildebrand, founder of Hilde Homes. He has dyslexia. “In school, when I had to do public speaking,...

Strategies for hosting great short-term rental alliance events

Strategies for hosting great short-term rental alliance events

Holding events – both virtual and in-person –  is an excellent way to build support and a sense of community for your short-term rental alliance. Whether it’s a membership drive, donation drive, networking event, or all-in-one, an event can help you accomplish...

Does the vacation rental industry need accreditation?

Does the vacation rental industry need accreditation?

Does the vacation rental industry need accreditation? This is a question more vacation rental professionals are posing as they cope with a constant influx of new hosts on the market. Approximately 900,000 new listings worldwide joined the Airbnb platform in 2022, out...

How to raise money for your short-term rental alliance

How to raise money for your short-term rental alliance

A short-term rental alliance is a powerful way for vacation rental owners and operators to act and speak as a united front. But to tap into your full potential for advocacy, continuing education, and social responsibility, your alliance needs to generate revenue....

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