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. Read the rest of this entry »
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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. Read the rest of this entry »
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Marketplaces
VACANDO, the holiday home marketplace of Hotelplan and Migros, is expanding its service offering. As a subsidiary of industry leader Interhome, VACANDO will offer to its home owners local services in more than 50 destinations throughout France, Switzerland and Spain.
Vacando to offer Interhome's owner's services
These range from cleaning, key holding and laundry service, to repair and maintenance work. Read the rest of this entry »
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Marketplaces
HomeAway UK today released their Q1 report revealing industry statistics and traveler trends.
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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. Read the rest of this entry »
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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. Read the rest of this entry »
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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. Read the rest of this entry »
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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. Read the rest of this entry »
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Operator
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals announced today their decision to seek additional funding to further accelerate the company’s growth.
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, based in Vail, experienced unprecedented growth within the travel industry despite today’s economic situation. “We are in discussion with numerous groups about expansion into new vacation and travel markets,” commented owner and founder, Tommy Z. Hoffman. Read the rest of this entry »
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Operator
Island Realty, headquartered in Isle of Palms and one of the leading providers of professionally managed beach homes and condominiums in the greater Charleston, South Carolina area, announced the launch of the completely redesigned IslandRealty.com.
Vacationers using IslandRealty.com are able to book vacations in and find information about Isle of Palms, Wild Dunes, Sullivan’s Island and Dewees Island. These vacation destinations are convenient to Mount Pleasant, Shem Creek and downtown Charleston