OTAs / Distribution Shows

The Future of Vacation Rental Distribution with Blake Warner of BookingPal
March 3, 2026

The Future of Vacation Rental Distribution with Blake Warner of Booki…

Send us a message! Distribution in the vacation rental industry has never been more complex. Property managers today are balancing major OTAs, niche platforms, emerging luxury channels, and an increasingly layered tech stack,...

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Jeff Hurst on Why Midterm Rentals Are Gaining Ground in a Mature STR Market
Feb. 11, 2026

Jeff Hurst on Why Midterm Rentals Are Gaining Ground in a Mature STR …

Send us a message! Midterm rentals are moving from a side option to a real strategy. In this episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Jeff Hurst, CEO of Furnished Finder and former HomeAway and Expedia Group leader, to explain why...

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1st of the Month Bonus:  Bridging the Gap Between Resorts and Vacation Rental Channels with Jetstream CEO Emmanuel Lavoie
Feb. 1, 2026

1st of the Month Bonus: Bridging the Gap Between Resorts and Vacatio…

Send us a message! Condo-hotels and resort-style properties sit in a tricky middle ground. They are not traditional hotels, but they are not quite vacation rentals either. Many still run on hotel tech stacks, charge hotel-sty...

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After the Applause: Real Takeaways from VRMA 2025 with Tim Rosolio, Ela Mezhiborsky, and Jessica Gillingham
Nov. 18, 2025

After the Applause: Real Takeaways from VRMA 2025 with Tim Rosolio, E…

Send us a message! VRMA International 2025 is in the books and if you were there, you probably felt it too: this year hit differently. More people, deeper conversations, and a sense that the vacation rental industry is enteri...

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The Danger of OTA Dependence: Building a Strong Direct Booking Strategy with Mark Simpson of Boostly
Sept. 24, 2025

The Danger of OTA Dependence: Building a Strong Direct Booking Strate…

Send us a message! When Airbnb changes its policies, the ripple effect can shake operators everywhere. For many, the problem is deeper than one policy update. Relying too heavily on a single platform leaves businesses vulnera...

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The Impact of Airbnb Policy Changes, with Dennis Schaal of Skift
Aug. 27, 2025

The Impact of Airbnb Policy Changes, with Dennis Schaal of Skift

Send us a message! Airbnb’s evolving policies have become one of the most pressing conversations in vacation rentals today - sparking questions, frustrations, and new realities for property managers across the industry. In th...

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From Turnaways to Takeaways: Monetizing Referrals through "Have You Got", with Deborah Labi
July 9, 2025

From Turnaways to Takeaways: Monetizing Referrals through "Have You G…

Send us a message! This week, we’re joined by Deborah Labi, a seasoned hospitality professional and the founder of Have You Got, a verified global guest referral network designed to help independent property managers expand t...

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Listing Isn’t Enough: How NextPax Powers Smarter Vacation Rental Distribution with Lennart Kok
July 2, 2025

Listing Isn’t Enough: How NextPax Powers Smarter Vacation Rental Dist…

Send us a message! Many short-term rental operators think that getting listed on Airbnb or Vrbo is enough. But in today’s competitive landscape, basic distribution is no longer enough to stand out or to sustain growth. In thi...

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Behind the Brand: How Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy is Driving Partner Success
June 4, 2025

Behind the Brand: How Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy is Driving Pa…

Send us a message! What happens when one of the world’s most trusted hotel brands steps into the vacation rental space? In this episode, we’re joined by Jane Gavin (Senior Director of Brand Marketing & Guest Experience) and K...

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Inside Booking.com’s Strategy to Become the Best Partner for Property Managers - with Ian Ackland
April 30, 2025

Inside Booking.com’s Strategy to Become the Best Partner for Property…

Send us a message! In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we’re joined by Ian Ackland, Managing Director of the Americas at Booking.com, for a candid look at how one of the world's largest travel...

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VRBO’s Strategy for 2025 & Beyond: Exclusive Interview with Tim Rosolio
Feb. 26, 2025

VRBO’s Strategy for 2025 & Beyond: Exclusive Interview with Tim Rosol…

Send us a message! In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Tim Rosolio, Vice President of Vacation Rental Partnerships at Expedia Group, to discuss VRBO’s vision for 2025 and beyo...

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Vacation Rental Tech: What You Need to Know to Stay Ahead in 2025
Jan. 8, 2025

Vacation Rental Tech: What You Need to Know to Stay Ahead in 2025

In this week’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Terry Whyte, owner of Anna Maria Island Beach Rentals and a renowned expert in vacation rental technology and operations. As one of the leading voices in the vacation re...

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Driving Change Through Advocacy in the Vacation Rental Industry with John Hildebrand
Dec. 4, 2024

Driving Change Through Advocacy in the Vacation Rental Industry with …

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back John Hildebrand, founder of Hilde Homes and a leading advocate in the short-term rental industry. From his early days as a property manager to becoming a leading voice in vacation ren...

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Scaling Up in Italy: Behind the Scenes at Scale Italia 2024 with Alex & Annie
Nov. 6, 2024

Scaling Up in Italy: Behind the Scenes at Scale Italia 2024 with Alex…

This week, we’re coming to you live from the heart of Florence, Italy, where Alex & Annie attended Scale Italia 2024! In this special on-the-ground episode, we bring you a dynamic mash-up of conversations with some of the mos...

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Spontaneous Stays: How Staywatch is Revolutionizing Last-Minute Bookings with CEO, Zach Busekrus
Aug. 7, 2024

Spontaneous Stays: How Staywatch is Revolutionizing Last-Minute Booki…

Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: ⁠http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannie In this episode, we sit down with Zach Busekrus, Founder/CEO o...

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1st of the Month Bonus Episode: The Costs and Benefits of Multi-Channel Distribution in Vacation Rentals with Simon Lehmann
Aug. 1, 2024

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: The Costs and Benefits of Multi-Chann…

Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannie Welcome to our August 1st of the month bonus episode! Today, we...

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Breaking the Mold: How BnBFinder's Fee-Free Model is Redefining the OTA Landscape - with CEO, Eric Goldreyer
June 26, 2024

Breaking the Mold: How BnBFinder's Fee-Free Model is Redefining the O…

Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannie In this episode, Alex and Annie are joined by Eric Goldreyer, t...

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Navigating Regulations, Sustainable Scaling, and Tech: Hostaway's Insights for Vacation Rental Operators - with CEO, Marcus Rader
June 12, 2024

Navigating Regulations, Sustainable Scaling, and Tech: Hostaway's Ins…

In this episode, Alex & Annie are joined, for the third time, by Marcus Rader, CEO and co-founder of Hostaway - the largest all-in-one solution for vacation rental property managers. Regulatory Challenges & Unique Perspective...

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Adapting to Regulatory Changes and Exploring Growth Strategies in Vacation Rentals with Erin Booth of Summit Mountain Rentals
April 17, 2024

Adapting to Regulatory Changes and Exploring Growth Strategies in Vac…

Join Alex & Annie as they delve into the dynamic world of vacation rentals with Erin Booth, COO of Summit Mountain Rentals in Colorado. Erin's extensive background in the industry, from managing a single unit in Brooklyn Heig...

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The Future of Staffing in Vacation Rentals: An Interview with Rich Sippos of Extenteam
April 3, 2024

The Future of Staffing in Vacation Rentals: An Interview with Rich Si…

In this episode, Alex & Annie welcome Rich Sippos, Head of Sales at Extenteam, to discuss how their dedicated remote staffing solutions can streamline vacation rental business. Rich shares valuable insights into Extenteam's p...

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Holiday Bonus - Our Top Episode of 2023: How to Explain Changes in Revenue and Bookings to Your Homeowners
Dec. 20, 2023

Holiday Bonus - Our Top Episode of 2023: How to Explain Changes in Re…

Join us for an exclusive throwback to our most viewed episode of the year with Ben Coleman - Founder of Rev & Research, Vanessa Humes - Director of Sales & Marketing at InterCoastal Net Designs and Lance Stitcher - Broker/Own...

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1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mark Simpson of Boostly Announces New Documentary
Dec. 1, 2023

1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Mark Simpson of Boostly Announces New…

In this captivating episode of "Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," we are thrilled to have Mark Simpson, the visionary founder of Boostly. Boostly is a game-changer for vacation rental hosts and managers, pr...

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Bridging the Gap Between the STR World and Vacation Rentals with Stacey St. John
Nov. 29, 2023

Bridging the Gap Between the STR World and Vacation Rentals with Stac…

🎙️ Today we're in for a treat as we chat with the fantastic Stacey St. John, a powerhouse in short-term rentals and a great friend of Alex and Annie. From crunching real estate numbers to running a buzzing property management...

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Revving up for DARM with Rebecca Ballart & Ben Coleman
Nov. 24, 2023

Revving up for DARM with Rebecca Ballart & Ben Coleman

In this engaging episode of Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals we are joined once again by Ben Coleman, the visionary founder of Rev and Research, alongside the Chief Operating Officer, Rebecca Ballart. Rev a...

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