Vacation Rental Management Association - VRMA

Big impact starts with bold leaders.

If you’re passionate about the future of vacation rentals, submit an application for the 2026 VRMA Board of Directors.

Work alongside industry peers, share your perspective, and help guide the direction of the community we’re all building together. https://www.vrma.org/about-us/our-leadership/applications

Inefficiency in dispatch is hard to measure, but it could be costing you real time and real money. From missed communication to poor training, small issues can ripple into guest frustration and lost revenue.

The fix? Treat it strategically. Invest in people, streamline communication, and build systems that turn peak-season chaos into consistent, scalable performance.

Read more: https://arrival.vrma.org/Blog/how-the-best-vacation-rental-operators-master-the-chaos-of-dispatch

Peak season = long days, high pressure, and nonstop demands. Sound familiar?

Join this upcoming webinar to learn how strong leaders keep their teams motivated, supported, and engaged—even when things feel chaotic. Featuring Durk Johnson of Northwest Vacations and April Burns of ICND, this session delivers real-world strategies to help you build a positive culture, boost morale, and lead with intention when it matters most. https://www.vrma.org/webinar-recordings

Nailing a job interview is hard—for employers and potential employees, both.

On the hiring side, Nicholas Ritchie of The Workplace Advisors, offers best practices to build a fair and effective process to find the best candidate for the job and steer clear of some pretty common missteps that could put your company at risk.

Read more:
https://arrival.vrma.org/Blog/prohibited-interview-questions-why-interviews-carry-more-risk-than-you-think

Want to meet your next customers face-to-face? 👀

Exhibit at VRMA 26 Nashville 🎸
📅 October 4–6 | 📍 Nashville, TN

With nearly 2,000 attendees, this is your opportunity to connect directly with the vacation rental industry’s most engaged professionals.

✨ Turnkey booths (Wi-Fi + electric included)
✨ Full conference access
✨ Startup pavilion for new exhibitors

Spots are limited—secure yours before they’re gone ⏳

👉 Get started: https://uexhibit.formstack.com/forms/2026_vrma_contract

Busy season is coming—are you ready?

In this webinar, Durk Johnson of Northwest Vacations and April Burns of ICND will dive into real-world strategies to help you lead your team through high-pressure periods while keeping morale high and culture strong.

From clear communication to meaningful recognition, walk away with tools you can use right away. https://www.vrma.org/webinar-recordings

You check your calendar and it looks fine. A few gaps here and there, nothing alarming. But fine and optimized are two very different things.

Consider this:
Are your gaps in the right places, or costing you longer stays?
Is your pricing adjusted for local demand shifts?
Are you capturing the bookings your competitors are quietly winning?

Most managers don't know the answers because they're running their business without anyone to compare notes with - but VRMA members do, and that visibility changes everything.

Tap the link in bio to learn about how VRMA membership can help your STR business.

Today, we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

In observance of Memorial Day, the VRMA office will be closed. Wishing you a safe holiday.

More doors shouldn't mean more chaos. If every new property just adds to the mess, the issue isn't your portfolio, it's what's behind it.

Systems, strategy, community. That's what VRMA membership gives you. And that's what separates managers who are scaling from ones who are in survival mode.

Link in bio. Let's talk growth.

Ready to take your vacation rental expertise to the next level?

VRMP courses are now available individually—so you can build the skills you need, when you need them. From sharpening your knowledge to strengthening your business strategy, there’s something for every role on your team.

Start learning today: https://www.vrma.org/education/vacation-rental-manager-professional-courses