Creating Safe & Enjoyable Guest Experiences with Susie Cross & Monica Snyder

Your guests expect a seamless and enjoyable experience while at your property. You expect a solution that delivers security and convenience that improves property management, increases revenue and creates a memorable guest experience. In this workshop, you’ll learn how Brivo helps you: manage hundreds of properties from one cloud-based dashboard, save time and money with…

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Gold in Vacation Rentals: Using Amenities and Design to Increase Profits

2021 VR Women’s Summit – The Gold in Vacation Rentals: Increase Profits with Amenities and Design with Elizabeth Carson Ellington Elizabeth Carson Ellington made a $3,000 investment in her property in Fiji, and over nine years, this single amenity brought in $112,000 above her normal income. In another property, she did a splash-out, spa bathroom…

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The Road to Success Is Always Under Construction

2021 VR Women’s Summit – The Road to Success Is Always Under Construction: Career Paths of the Industry’s Most Successful Tech Executives with Julie Brinkman, Jennifer Hsieh, Vered Raviv-Schwarz, Margot Schmorak, and moderated by Rebecca Chapman What does it take to get to the top in a field that’s been historically dominated by men? VRM…

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How to Spot Sex Trafficking in Your Home Rental

2021 VR Women’s Summit: How to Spot Sex Trafficking in Your Home Rental(s) with Margaret Cascio and Michelle Marquis The hospitality industry unwittingly plays a part in sex trafficking around the world and, more importantly, in our own backyards. With philanthropic partners, Sudara and The Guardian Group, this session will 1) review the latest data…

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Building Value in Your Business to Accomplish Goals & Exit Strategies

2021 VR Women’s Summit: Long-Term Value Building for Executives: Building Value in Your Business to Accomplish Long-Term Goals and Exit Strategies with Wells Fargo’s Tracey Gillespie You are busy building your business, but are you building the value of your business? Understanding the fundaments of business value is the key to creating a valuable enterprise…

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Evolution of Hiring and the Workplace Workshop with Sue Jones

Today’s workplace is evolving quickly, prompted by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Managers are facing new challenges when it comes to sourcing new talent. Employees are now asking themselves about the purpose and meaning behind the work that they are doing, with many choosing to leave their jobs. The competition to attract and retain…

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Revenue Management, More Than Just Pricing with Maureen Shilling

RevMax cofounder and Director of Client Services Maureen Shilling presents an overview of all of the factors that are important and often overlooked when creating a pricing strategy.   Maureen Shilling, Co-founder & Director of Client Services, RevMax   Maureen Shilling has over 22 years of experience in the hospitality industry with 18 years of…

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Homeowners 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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Seven Best Practices for Increasing Direct Bookings with Debi Steigerwald

In 2021, the percentage of direct bookings dropped by double digits, a trend we’ve been seeing for the last three years. Join this fast-moving session that will provide specifics on how to increase direct bookings. Although we all want this, it can be overwhelming and there are multiple strategies you can implement. Debi will look…

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Group Therapy & Bourbon: Learning from Our Craziest Guest Experiences

2021 VR Women’s Summit: Group Therapy & Bourbon: Sharing and Learning from Tackling Our Craziest Guest Experiences with Amber Harris and Amanda Martins “Amber, you wouldn’t BELIEVE what this guest did!” We believe you. And we want to hear more! Come hang out with Amber and Amanda from Safely, and let’s share our best and…

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