The OwnerRez Blog

Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP15 - When Process Replaces Hospitality

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

In Episode Fifteen, Paul and Chris discuss the growing tension between hospitality and process in the vacation rental industry. They explore how rental agreements, fees, upsells, security measures, and other layers of process can sometimes create friction that works against the guest experience.

Vrbo Sponsored Listings, Airbnb's New Cancellation Option, and STR Policy Changes

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers Vrbo piloting sponsored listings, Airbnb’s new Extended Cancellation Option, free World Cup tickets for select bookings, a new STR ordinance in Glendale, Wisconsin, and a helpful guide to identifying your guest avatar. Let’s dive in.

Integration With GuestsKey

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to share our latest integration with GuestsKey, a smart lock automation platform built by property managers, for property managers.

User Profile: YorGuest

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Meet Lorraine Bonner, founder of YorGuest and an OwnerRez user for over five years. What began in early 2017 with renting out her own family home has grown into a full-time career in vacation rental management. Today, she manages 25 beautiful properties across York and Wakefield, UK.

Integration With TidyStay

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to announce our latest integration with TidyStay, a turnover automation platform for short-term rental hosts.

Airbnb Earnings Protection, Expanding STR Regulations, and Summer Booking Predictions

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s new Earnings Protection program, major short-term rental regulation changes in Cleveland, Ohio, and Florence, Italy, and AirDNA’s latest analysis on how rising gas prices could influence booking behavior this summer. Let’s dive in.

June Webinars and One In-Person Event You Won’t Want to Miss

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

June is here, and we've got a full lineup of webinars to help keep your operations running at an elite level this summer! 🌊

User Profile: Happy Stay WL

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:15:00 GMT

This week, we are excited to feature Cedric D’Hue, founder of Happy Stay WL and an OwnerRez user for the past four years. Cedric has built a successful vacation rental business that delivers memorable stays for Purdue families while giving his children the opportunity to learn hospitality and entrepreneurship firsthand.

May Product Update - Passkey Options, Updated 'New Card' Guest Form, Airbnb & Vrbo NLDs, OwnerRez-powered Locks Notifications

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This May, logging in got easier, the new card guest forms got a fresh update, and OwnerRez-powered locks got smarter. Let's get into it. 👀

Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP14 - The Evolution of Product Feel

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

In Episode Fourteen, Paul and Chris discuss the importance of “feel” in software and the challenge of balancing simplicity, speed, and information density in a product as large as OwnerRez.

Vrbo's AI Features, Changing STR Regulations, and Maui’s Bill 9 Debate

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s investment in WeRoad, Vrbo's latest AI features, proposed STR regulation changes in Tybee Island, Australia’s updated vacation rental tax laws, and new developments surrounding Bill 9 in Maui. Let’s dive in.

User Profile: Sapphire Vacations

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Meet Bianca Han, co-founder of Sapphire Vacations, a collection of luxury beachfront rentals in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. After falling in love with the island in 2010, Bianca and her husband, Paul, built a thriving business by designing beautiful spaces and building efficient systems that allow them to manage everything remotely.

Airbnb’s 2026 Summer Release, Nashville’s Super Bowl, and New STR Tax Proposals

Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s 2026 Summer Release, AI’s growing role in the guest booking journey, Booking Holdings’ long-term growth strategy, Nashville preparing for the 2030 Super Bowl, and a proposed statewide short-term rental tax in Illinois. Let’s dive in.

User Profile: Fade Away Vacations

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This week, we are featuring Tom May, founder of Fade Away Vacations. Tom has been partnering his business with OwnerRez since 2022, and what started as a small personal investment has grown into a portfolio of thoughtfully designed homes focused on helping guests “fade away” and create meaningful stays.

Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP13 - The Power of Saying No & When to Say Yes

Tue, 19 May 2026 03:00:00 GMT

In Episode Thirteen, Paul and Chris break down the undervalued power of saying no and how that clears the way for the right yes. They talk through recent investment decisions, how their thinking has shifted over time, and how to recognize a property with the right “feeling.”

World Cup Demand, STR Enforcement, and Professionalization Trends

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers World Cup-driven demand, housing concerns in major event markets, short-term rental enforcement in Hawaii, and new data on professional property managers.

User Profile: Vivaro Roatan

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Meet Tanya Lee, owner of Vivaro Roatan, a collection of luxury villas in the Caribbean. Inspired by her love for travel and a desire for consistent quality, she’s built a strong hospitality brand focused on delivering five-star service and thoughtful amenities.

Integration With Guestwise

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce our integration with Guestwise, helping users simplify guest interactions and reduce manual tasks.

Airbnb Earnings, New EU STR Rules, and Shifting Summer Travel Trends

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s latest earnings results, new short-term rental regulations in Europe, and changing summer travel trends.

User Profile: Ozark Stays

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

This week, we are excited to feature Justus Smith, an OwnerRez user for over five years and the person behind Ozark Stays. With strong systems in place, Justus has built a portfolio of 15 listings in the Ozarks, driven by his passion for bringing tourism to a beautiful, lesser-known part of the region.