Rise of “Voice” within the Hospitality Industry with Amazon’s Dana Alia
Learn how voice technology can delight your guests and improve your property’s productivity from the experts at Alexa. Alexa Smart Properties for Hospitality provides device fleet management to build Alexa capabilities at scale. Simplify guest tasks—play music, check the weather, research local activities, contact the property manager, and even check out—all with Alexa. Find out…
Read MorePioneer Award Winner Carole Sharoff
Carole Sharoff was selected as the winner of a Pioneer Award at this year’s Vacation Rental Women’s Summit conference. Carole Sharoff, President, Atlantic Vacation Homes
Read MoreMaking the Most of Vacation Rental Insurance
2021 VR Women’s Summit: Making the Most of Vacation Rental Insurance with Rhonda Abedsalam, Tracy Cappel, and Shannon MacPeek Maximize your travel insurance and damage protection sales, brush up on best practices, and learn more about regional solutions for coastal and mountain properties. In this session, we’ll explore the ways vacation rental insurance can help…
Read MoreDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Brainstorming Workshop
2021 VR Women’s Summit: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Brainstorming Workshop with April Burns, Carole Sharoff, Resha Shroff, and Michelle Williams Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are no longer just buzzwords, amounting to little more than a compulsory annual training; and leaders are learning that when DEI is a priority, it improves every facet of…
Read MoreCareer Growth: Navigating Jobs, Life, and Personal Passions
Thinking career change? Design-thinking can guide you when options seem daunting and you’re suffering from burnout. Join Margot Schmorak, CEO and co-founder of Hostfully, as she reflects on her career switch from a corporate marketing executive to startup founder while balancing her love for motherhood and personal growth. Hear life coaching frameworks you can use…
Read MoreFrom “Hot Mess” to Less Stress: 5 Tips for Self-Care and Personal Growth
2021 VR Women’s Summit – From “Hot Mess” to Less Stress: 5 Tips for Self-Care and Personal Growth with Lynell Eaddy Gordon As businesswomen, we carry an enormous amount of responsibility. In the midst of this stress, we want to thrive, flourish, and grow personally. Let’s explore five tips to clear your head, calm your…
Read More2022 Ecosystem Session Follow Up and Q&A
2021 VR Women’s Summit: 2022 Ecosystem Session Follow Up and Q&A with Jen Ford, Kimberly Lang, Margot Schmorak, and Amy Hinote Following the morning’s general session, we’ll follow up with more in-depth discussion about funding options, venture capital, private equity, and the path to IPO. If you’ve been wondering about how all these businesses in…
Read MoreUsing Virtual Tours to Stand Out and Win Inventory
2021 VR Women’s Summit: Using Virtual Tours to Stand Out and Win Inventory with Ashley Kraft, Rebecca Lombardo, Alex Husner, and Jill Schott What exactly is a virtual tour? And how do you know which type is right for your home(s)? Vrbo estimates a 15-18 percent higher lift on properties with a virtual tour, and…
Read MoreCreate a Powerful Brand: Lead & Grow a Passionate Business Following
2021 VR Women’s Summit – Create a Powerful Brand: Lead & Grow a Passionate Business Following with Amber Hurdle How to brand and differentiate yourself from your competition and build trust with your customers, potential customers, and employees can be wildly frustrating without the right road map. In this fast-paced session seasoned brand expert, Amber…
Read MoreHomeowners Who Love You Don’t Leave You with Sarah Bradford
The secret to homeowner retention is building relationships that are based on trust. This session will cover innovative (yet easy!) ways you and your team can build trust, respect, and loyalty with your homeowners. Bradford will cover specific, regular one-on-one communication ideas as well as en masse unscheduled touchpoints, how to speak the truth, how…
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