We hear a lot about debilitating short-term rental regulations in urban city centers, but what happens when harmful regulations get introduced within communities that are built upon and reliant on vacation rentals? The women on this panel have put their hearts and souls into protecting their destinations’ economies and will share what they’ve learned about the best ways to address city officials and work with other stakeholders. They will also share their experiences about what to do when residents in the communities they serve turn against them and how to take lemons and make lemonade. Each of these panelists is in a different stage of the regulations journey, so we’ll get a broad view how harmful regulations get introduced, how opponents garner public support, how to talk to city councils, and how to work within the community to protect its economy and real estate values.

Panel:
Sarah Bradford, Owner of Winter Park Lodging Company, Steamboat Lodging Company & Co-host of Podcast “Sarah and T”
Amy Gaster, Owner, Tybee Vacation Rentals
Claire Reiswerg, Co-Owner & Broker, Sand ‘N Sea
Lee Zeller, Owner, Accommodations in Telluride

Moderated by Tiffany Edwards, President, Coletta Consulting

More about Winter Park Lodging Company: Winter Park Lodging Company provides new, clean condominiums, cabins, homes & townhomes in Winter Park, CO. with sales of transportation, lift ticket and ski rentals. Winter Park Lodging CO. is a locally owned and operated vacation rental management company that finds the best property for you, the guest, during your Winter Park Colorado vacation.

More about Steamboat Lodging Company: Steamboat Lodging Company is a full-service vacation rental management company. When you choose to rent your vacation home with Steamboat Lodging Company you are choosing to work with the experts. We handle the marketing, guest bookings, and everything in-between in order to maximize your rental income.

More about Tybee Vacation Rentals: Tybee Vacation Rentals is a full-service vacation property management company specializing in short-term vacation rentals. They offer exceptional service, high quality, clean and well-maintained properties at an excellent value. TVR also offers local vacation planning assistance – from locating the perfect property, to making sure everything is ready for our guests at check-in – they make sure our guests are taken care of throughout the duration of their stay.

More about Sand ‘N Sea: Family-owned and operated, Sand `N Sea has excelled in vacation rentals and real estate sales on Galveston Island since 1974. With over 150+ Galveston Island vacation rentals to choose from, find the best selection of beachfront, beachside & bayfront vacation rental homes on the West End. Amenities include pet-friendly vacation homes, private pools, fenced yards, panoramic Gulf views, and access to outstanding fishing, crabbing, beachcombing, and more!

More about Telluride: The surrounding beauty of the Telluride Region is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Accommodations in Telluride is staffed by professional vacation rental locals and is always welcoming new owners and opportunities.

More about Coletta Consulting: Coletta Business Consulting, LLC was created by Sabrina Paradis after she found herself being asked by many small business owners how they could increase business, target to a new set of customers or grow their business in a new direction. Sabrina has worked in business development and strategy for more than 18 years, and has helped bring multiple products, services and programs through development into market.