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Rentalo Launches Reservation, Invoicing and Payment Solution

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Edited Press Release
Marketplaces

Rentalo.com introduces its new Booking Management solution for vacation rental owners. The new system is designed to streamline the booking process through an integrated reservation, invoicing, and payment solution.

Rentalo's EZ Reserve

Branded as “EZ Reserve”, the system is a complete and useful booking engine for vacation rental owners. With the EZ Reserve system owners are able to control their booking process by tracking reservations, invoices, and payments online. (more…)

Tags: rentalo.com
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Barefoot Technologies partners with Easy Pay and Kaba Ilco

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

Edited Press Release
Technology & Internet services

Barefoot Technologies, a provider of browser-based reservation and asset management systems in the vacation rental industry, and Easy Pay Solutions, a provider of secure payment card technologies, today announced a new partnership.

Barefoot partners with Easy Pay Solutions and Kaba Ilco

Now, customers using the Barefoot software have a number of available PCI compliant (www.pcisecuritystandards.org) payment card processing solution. (more…)

Tags: barefoot, easy pay solutions, kaba ilco, partnership
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U.S. Demand for Vacation Lodging Declines in May Due to Oil Spill

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Edited Press Release
Technology & Internet services

LeisureLink, Inc., the distribution and revenue management platform for specialty lodging suppliers, today updated the LeisureLink Demand Index™ through May 2010.

LeisureLink's demand index

The report, compiled monthly by LeisureLink, shows consumer demand for Vacation Lodging in mainstream online travel channels showed an unusual sharp decline in May due to the Gulf Coast Oil spill. (more…)

Tags: leisurelink, statistics
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Interest in Vacation Rentals Remains Strong According to New HomeAway Report

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Edited Press Release
Marketplaces

Second home owners who rent their homes to travelers, on average, generate more than $35,000 in rental income each year, according to HomeAway – which released its quarterly “HomeAway Vacation Rental Marketplace Report.”

Vacation rentals vs. hotels

On average, second home owners are renting their properties to travelers 20 weeks a year, and the rental income generated is helping many owners offset mortgage and upkeep costs. In fact, the HomeAway report found 38 percent of owners generate enough rental income to cover 75 to 100 percent of their mortgage. Nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of owners earn enough to cover at least 50 percent of their mortgage. (more…)

Tags: homeaway, statistics
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LeisureLink Demand Index™ Shows Continuing Growth, Smaller Seasonal Decline than 2009

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Edited Press Release
Technology & Internet services

LeisureLink, Inc., a distribution and revenue management platform for specialty lodging suppliers, today updated the LeisureLink Demand Index™, through April 2010.

Leisure Link Demand Index

Consumer demand for Vacation Lodging in mainstream online travel channels has shown strong growth in the first quarter of 2010 versus 2009. (more…)

Tags: leisurelink, statistics
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Second Porch and CorporateHousingbyOwner.com Partner

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Edited Press Release
Marketplaces

Second Porch and CorporateHousingByOwner.com today announce a partnership to distribute and enable thousands of furnished rental listings from CorporateHousingByOwner.com to be seen and accessible via Second Porch’s integrated Facebook application and social vacation home marketplace.

CHBO logo

Second Porch enables travelers to rent and recommend vacation homes with friends, and friends of friends, on Facebook. (more…)

Tags: corporatehousingbyowner.com, partnership, Second Porch
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Interview with Jon Leon Guerrero of vacationrentpayment.com

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Interview
Technology / Internet services

We sat down with Jon Leon Guerrero, Account Executive of VacationRentPayment a leading electronic payment processor in the U.S. vacation rental industry. Jon has been in the electronic payments industry since 1997.

Jon Leon Guerrero of vacationrentpayment

VacationRentPayment provides credit, debit and ACH processing services. Founded in 1999, San Francisco based VacationRentPayment currently operates five offices in the United States. We asked questions about the usage of credit cards in the VR industry and the business model itself. (more…)

Tags: VacationRentPayment
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Paradizo.com partners with The Society of Leisure Enthusiasts

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Edited Press Release
Marketplaces

Paradizo.com announces its new venture with The Society of Leisure Enthusiasts in a partnership that will create more opportunities for both travelers and vacation rental property managers and owners.

Paradizo partners with The Society

Paradizo.com caters to the planning and booking needs of luxury travelers and TheSociety offers a marketing solution for luxury vacation rentals around the world. Together, the Paradizo and The Society connect vacation rental property managers and owners with travelers seeking unique and personalized vacation experiences. (more…)

Tags: paradizo, partnership, the society of leisure enthusiasts
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Barefoot technologies and DRK Enterprises announce partnership

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Edited Press Release
Technology & Internet services

Barefoot Technologies, a provider of browser based reservation and asset management systems in the vacation rental industry, and DRK Enterprises Inc., who owns and operates the MyVacationRentalGuide.com website, have signed a new partnership agreement. Now, Barefoot clients have the opportunity to list their properties on the MyVacationRentalGuide.com site. (more…)

Tags: barefoot, drk enterprises, partnership
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TripAdvisor Announces Top Vacation Rental Hot Spots for 2010

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Edited Press Release
Technology & Internet services

TripAdvisor today announced the top vacation rental hot spots for 2010, based on TripAdvisor shopping data and site editors.

Kissimmee ranked as number 1 vacation rental destination

These vacation rental destinations offer easy access to wonderful attractions, and provide plentiful vacation rental options for travelers looking to save money and get more space during their stay. According to TripAdvisor’s recent vacation rentals survey, 28 percent of travelers are planning a visit to a rental property in 2010, and 40 percent are considering a stay. (more…)

Tags: tripadvisor
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Vacation Rental Industry News

Archive for the ‘USA’ Category

Rentalo Launches Reservation, Invoicing and Payment Solution

Barefoot Technologies partners with Easy Pay and Kaba Ilco

U.S. Demand for Vacation Lodging Declines in May Due to Oil Spill

Interest in Vacation Rentals Remains Strong According to New HomeAway Report

LeisureLink Demand Index™ Shows Continuing Growth, Smaller Seasonal Decline than 2009

Second Porch and CorporateHousingbyOwner.com Partner

Interview with Jon Leon Guerrero of vacationrentpayment.com

Paradizo.com partners with The Society of Leisure Enthusiasts

Barefoot technologies and DRK Enterprises announce partnership

TripAdvisor Announces Top Vacation Rental Hot Spots for 2010

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