Virginia Beach Short-Term Rental Alliance

16/01/2023

07/12/2022

TOMORROW: Join the VBSTRA for a Holiday Happy Hour on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at Waterman's Surfside Grille (located at 415 Atlantic Avenue at the bar area). This event is open to STR owners, vendors, and all friends of STRs. Come mix and mingle and get to know Virginia Beach STRs!

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdqWHIzaik3hu.../viewform

01/12/2022

Join the VBSTRA for a free Holiday Happy Hour on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at Waterman's Surfside Grille (located at 415 Atlantic Avenue at the bar area). This event is open to STR owners, vendors, and all friends of STRs. Come mix and mingle and get to know Virginia Beach STRs!

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqWHIzaik3huAZ9sxV5DBnrnyjORkq1qAq5moIYbYZiNBqKg/viewform

08/11/2022

Announcing the Rent Responsibly Demo Center, where you can access tools and resources provided by Vrbo, Key Data, Breezeway, Proper Insurance, NoiseAware, Avalara, Dtravel, Operto, and Wheelhouse. Learn more here >>

Looking for new tools and services to support your short-term rental hospitality? Look no further than our new Demo Center, a one-stop shop of product-focused demonstrations from our partners. Explore direct booking solutions, listing optimization, tax compliance, cleaning and maintenance operations...

02/11/2022

📣 NEW! Rent Responsibly Demo Center

When you’re looking for new tools and services to support your short-term rental hospitality, look no further than our new Demo Center, a one-stop shop of product-focused demonstrations from our partners. Explore direct booking solutions, listing optimization, tax compliance, cleaning and maintenance operations, tech-enabled guest experience platforms, insurance policies, and more anywhere, anytime - no conference registration or dizzying exhibit hall required! Plus, when you’re ready to learn more, we’ll connect you directly with each provider to help you take the next step toward more efficiency, higher revenue, better guest reviews - whatever your goal may be, our partners can get you there.

Check out the brand spankin’ new Demo Center here >>

Looking for new tools and services to support your short-term rental hospitality? Look no further than our new Demo Center, a one-stop shop of product-focused demonstrations from our partners. Explore direct booking solutions, listing optimization, tax compliance, cleaning and maintenance operations...

18/10/2022

Have you ever received strange inquiries about your properties? Learn from Proper Insurance how you can vet potential guests and avoid falling into a scam.

If you’ve been listing your home on Airbnb or Vrbo for any length of time, you’ve surely run into inquiries on your property that look completely bogus. Or maybe you just get the sense that something isn’t entirely on the up-and-up. Perhaps they are asking you for your contact information beca...

23/09/2022

Are you registered to vote?

The next general and special elections in the City of Virginia Beach are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. The voter registration deadline is Oct. 17, at 5 p.m., submitted online by 11:59 p.m., or post marked by Oct. 17. Early in person voting will begin on Friday, Sept. 23 and will end on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. at​ the Municipal Center, Bldg. 14.

More info:

 Elected Offices and Terms Page Content​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The next scheduled election to be held in the City of Virginia Beach is the Tuesd...

22/09/2022

Do you operate multiple STRs and rely on staff? Learn how you can optimize your short-term rental business with these great tips from Operto that will teach you how to stay on top of the game:

Optimize vacation rental staffing to turn your property management business into a well-oiled machine. Your employees and your guests will thank you.

31/08/2022

Interested in learning about the vacation rental forecast for this upcoming labor day weekend? Check out this insightful article by Key Data Dashboard:

Labor Day weekend marks the end of a busy summer season for most of the vacation rental markets in the United States. We took a sneak peek at how some popular destinations perform. Forward-looking data is vital for projecting how you will perform against previous years. It is important to note that....

24/08/2022

Do you know if your insurance policy covers everything you need? Learn from Proper Insurance about property entrustment and why it's important to have in your policy.

With new short-term rental owners, we often hear the question: “Why can’t I just keep my homeowner's policy?” While the answer can be complex, there

17/08/2022

Are you looking for a library of FREE short-term rental resources? From information on lodging tax compliance to how to make your property more inclusive and welcoming, our friends at Rent Responsibly have made their latest virtual conference recordings available to the STR community at no cost. There's something for everyone so be sure to check it out!

RR Summit replays all about professionalization: implementing smart practices, leveling up your operations, navigating local laws, scaling sustainably, beating burnout, and more.

16/08/2022

We know you're passionate about your STR business but have you ever wanted to go the extra mile? Check out this article from Wheelhouse on why short-term rental courses may be beneficial for you.

At Wheelhouse, our mission is to help short-term and vacation rental owners improve revenue and scale their portfolio. We do this through our dynamic pricing software that allows our customers to get pricing specific to seasonality, day of week trends, and even actual sales in the market. But, we kn...

12/08/2022

Noise is the top concern listed for neighbors living next to short-term rentals, so having a plan in place is not only neighborly but will relieve a lot of worry for both you and your neighbors. Find out how to avoid noise complaints from NoiseAware:

Airbnb neighbors don't have to endure noise or nuisances. Here's how you can help protect them, while protecting your property and profits.

09/08/2022

Recording and tracking data from you property care programs is crucial to setting your business up for success. This list from Breezeway provides a number of ways you can make sure you are getting the most out of your data.

Learn how to work smarter, not harder, to improve efficiencies in your operations through data analytics.

04/08/2022

Are you engaging with former guests? If not, you should be. Building a relationship with your guests is key in establishing repeat guests who will also recommend your property to their friends and family. Here are some ways to keep in touch with your pasts guests and to keep them coming back, trip after trip from Proper Insurance:

You’ve had guests stay in your vacation rental property and they had a great experience. Now, it’s a year later and those same guests are thinking of coming back to your area on their next vacation. Will your short-term rental be their first choice for lodging on their trip? Or, if their friends...

02/08/2022

🌳 Did you know 71% of travelers are looking for a more sustainable option when traveling? Not only is making your short-term rental more eco-friendly a responsible practice but it makes your property more appealing to guests.

Check out these 9 tips to make your rental more sustainable from Rent Responsibly >>

Making your short-term rental more eco-friendly is not only vital to the future of our planet; it’s a responsible hosting practice that gives your business more credibility and appeals to guests.

28/07/2022

High and low seasons are inevitable in the short-term rental business. Learn six great strategies that can help you maintain steady rental bookings throughout the year. Follow the link to learn 6 strategies to fill vacant nights from NoiseAware:

Wondering how to fill vacant nights at your vacation rental? It's easier than you think, with the right tools and listing tweaks.

15/07/2022

Don't forget to download the 2022 State of the STR Community Report!

Rent Responsibly partnered with the College of Charleston and the Riley Center for Livable Communities to create this report with valuable information on strengthening the STR community. Learn about:

✔ New data from questions and topics that have never been studied before.

✔ Actionable data on how to grow and strengthen your hosting and management practices.

✔ Data & insights for productive collaboration with your local government and the broader community.

Follow the link to download your own copy:

DOWNLOAD NOW AVAILABLE Access the 2022 State of the STR Community Report This report serves not just as a bank of new data, but also as a trail map for local governments and our industry to come together to create informed solutions in a productive, two-way conversation. ✔ New data from questions ...

07/07/2022

Join us and our partners at Rent Responsibly for the inaugural RR Summit, a two-day virtual event with 10 hours of content for STR owners and operators of all sizes! RR Summit - Summer 2022 is all about professionalization: implementing smart practices, leveling up your operations, navigating local laws, scaling sustainably, beating burnout, and more.

- Start each day with a fascinating keynote speaker, including a kick-off session with Carl Shepherd, the founder of HomeAway!
- Explore six community wellbeing topics led by specialist guest speakers and team Rent Responsibly, including sustainability, regulations and advocacy, inclusivity, and wellness at work.
- Soak up 10 powerful partner sessions on everything from property tech to finances and lodging taxes to web3 and crypto!

Stay for all sessions, curate your agenda, network in the lobby with fellow alliance members and others from around the country - the choice is yours.

Register Here>>

Summer 2022: Paths to Professionalization

03/07/2022

Join us and our partners at Rent Responsibly for the inaugural RR Summit, a two-day virtual event with 10 hours of content for STR owners and operators of all sizes! RR Summit - Summer 2022 is all about professionalization: implementing smart practices, leveling up your operations, navigating local laws, scaling sustainably, beating burnout, and more.

- Start each day with a fascinating keynote speaker, including a kick-off session with Carl Shepherd, the founder of HomeAway!
- Explore six community wellbeing topics led by specialist guest speakers and team Rent Responsibly, including sustainability, regulations and advocacy, inclusivity, and wellness at work.
- Soak up 10 powerful partner sessions on everything from property tech to finances and lodging taxes to web3 and crypto!

Stay for all sessions, curate your agenda, network in the lobby with fellow alliance members and others from around the country - the choice is yours.

Register Here>> https://events.zoom.us/ev/DM7lzx7aBtCGoA2YZgAAFgAAAMKfWE0Y5LT5KvBCWkHxdi6Nh6NDeeTPBTlrlcXgF7gpcqFOhONf~AGn0P9wnUrcUf8KnujRq17vTuFB6M-TqZvJAEKMf_9rL4N7hysapx9IeQDq-l9FJGVzGhqg

01/07/2022

Want to learn 9 amazing ways to impress your guests? Operto offers expert tips on vacation rental concierge services, what they are and how they can be beneficial for your business.

Follow the link to learn more:

Want to offer vacation rental concierge services to your guests without the logistical nightmare? Learn how in this article.

25/06/2022

Join us and our partners at Rent Responsibly for the inaugural RR Summit, a two-day virtual event with 10 hours of content for STR owners and operators of all sizes! RR Summit - Summer 2022 is all about professionalization: implementing smart practices, leveling up your operations, navigating local laws, scaling sustainably, beating burnout, and more.

- Start each day with a fascinating keynote speaker, including a kick-off session with Carl Shepherd, the founder of HomeAway!
- Explore six community wellbeing topics led by specialist guest speakers and team Rent Responsibly, including sustainability, regulations and advocacy, inclusivity, and wellness at work.
- Soak up 10 powerful partner sessions on everything from property tech to finances and lodging taxes to web3 and crypto!

Stay for all sessions, curate your agenda, network in the lobby with fellow alliance members and others from around the country - the choice is yours. Register today!

Register Here>>

Summer 2022: Paths to Professionalization

24/06/2022

Dynamic pricing strategies can hep increase revenue and better manage your vacation rental. Learn more about how to integrate dynamic pricing strategies into your business plan in this article from Wheelhouse.

Have you ever wondered what dictates the cost of your flight to Munich or your hotel stay in Miami? In every industry, the current market is constantly fluctuating. Whether it’s entertainment or accommodation, products and services cost more during certain times of the year. This can feel frustrat...

18/06/2022

Using a property management system (PMS) to handle guest communication before, during, and after their stay is a fantastic way to elevate the guest experience, and you may be surprised about the various opportunities you have to make meaningful connections. Join Rent Responsibly and OwnerRez as they break down some of the best time-saving ways to communicate with guests. You’ll walk away from this event knowing:

- How to use PMS guest messaging to streamline communication
- How customer relationship management systems and reporting can maximize post-stay communication and future marketing
- How to use a channel manager to effortlessly communicate with guests
- What PMS integrations can take guest communication to the next level

Save your seat here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8916530867913/WN_V-4TeLEvTgK3oHFc8UrKKw

14/06/2022

Creating a cleaning checklist for your vacation rental can help you nail those five star reviews. Read more about how you can deliver the best (and cleanest) experience for your guests from Evolve .

We’ve made it easy to maintain top-notch cleanliness standards and get consistent five-star reviews with free downloadable checklists.

11/06/2022

Direct booking websites aren’t just for property managers with several STRs. Even if you have just a few properties, direct booking websites are essential to any professional STR business. Join Rent Responsibly and Futurestay as they outline the top five essentials to any direct booking website. You’ll leave this event with:

- How to take the first step toward setting up your direct booking site
- How to get your direct booking site noticed
- Important features to include in your direct booking site

Save your seat here >>
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7916530859868/WN_9iqGkDqNRSu_cUoJ-Ym40w

07/06/2022

As a host, it's important to provide everything your guests need for a comfortable and memorable stay. Learn which 6 amenities you need to have in your STR from >>

The short-term rental industry has grown in large part because guests want more from their travel accommodations than a hotel would offer. Guests are likely booking your short-term rental over the hotel down the street because you offer something extra.

04/06/2022

Don’t have time to reinvent the wheel? We get it! Leverage the lessons and learnings of others to maximize your advocacy impact. Join Rent Responsibly in the latest installment of our leadership seminar series Regulation Roulette: Rapid Problem-Solving Roundtable co-hosted by Dana Lubner and Bri Pope. They’ll harness the collective intelligence of the crowd in a rapid-fire discussion focused on regulation challenges plaguing our communities. From advocacy strategies to messaging and perception management, we’ll be following an engaging fast-paced problem-solving methodology to generate solutions that can be leveraged by all attendees. You’ll walk away from this session with:

- More confidence in your advocacy tactics and approach
- Inspiration to try tested strategies from other communities
- A newfound sense of power to tackle your challenges
- A community of others facing similar challenges

In order for this event to be a home run success, this event is in “meeting” format. We strongly encourage attendees to turn on their cameras (and mics when sharing!) to foster collaboration and community. See you there!

Register here >>

Modeled after live roundtable events, we’ll harness the collective intelligence of the crowd in a rapid-fire discussion focused on regulation challenges plaguing our communities. From advocacy strategies to messaging and perception management, we’ll be following an engaging fast-paced problem-so...

02/06/2022

When running a short-term rental business, sustainability should always be taken into consideration. Learn 18 eco-friendly tips from Evolve that will help your property stand out while also making a difference in the community.

Whether you want easy ideas to make your home more sustainable or big investments with major savings rewards, here’s where to begin when going green.