The OwnerRez Blog

Integration With TripSkip

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to announce our new channel integration with TripSkip, a direct-booking marketplace that gives OwnerRez users a new way to reach guests and grow direct bookings, commission-free.

Airbnb’s Policy Changes, Booking Holdings’ AI Travel Agent, and Florida STR Updates

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s policy changes, Booking Holdings’ new AI travel agent, practical STR tips from AirDNA, and proposed vacation rental changes in Sarasota, FL. Let’s dive in.

Integration With Localbird

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

We are happy to share our new integration with Localbird, a branded, 24/7 online concierge that helps guests book local experiences and services and generates revenue for hosts.

User Profile: Vacation Rental Co

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Meet Meredith Rumsey, co-founder of Vacation Rental Co. With more than 13 years of experience in the STR industry, she has used OwnerRez to help scale her business to more than 50 properties in just three years.

Integration With HostIQ

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to announce our new integration with HostIQ, a business intelligence and revenue growth platform built by active short-term rental operators.

Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP24 - The Power of Balance

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In Episode Twenty-Four, Paul and Chris are back in the chair after a few weeks of travel, including the inaugural OwnerRez Work in Person Week and VRMA 26 in Nashville.

Airbnb’s Weather Protection, Booking.com’s Research, and STR Regulation Updates

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s new Weather Protection insurance, Booking.com’s research results, and new vacation rental restrictions in Virginia and Oregon. Let’s dive in.

User Profile: Cabin Collective

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This week, we are excited to feature Jennifer Garcia, owner of Cabin Collective and an OwnerRez user since 2021. After starting her career in engineering and operations, Jennifer made the move into vacation rentals and has turned her love for travel into a successful business, now managing over 50 properties in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

AirDNA’s September Review, PriceLabs’ Host Report, and New STR Rules

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers AirDNA’s September market review, PriceLabs’ latest host report, Airbnb’s Halloween travel trends, and new vacation rental regulations in Santa Barbara. Let’s dive in.

October Webinars and In-Person Events

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Fall is in full swing, and this October we’ve got lots of opportunities to learn something new and to connect with the OwnerRez team! 🍁

User Profile: My Guanacaste Vacation

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Meet Melissa Garcia, owner of My Guanacaste Vacation and an OwnerRez user for over five years. With more than 20 years of experience in hospitality, Melissa has built a thriving vacation rental business in Guanacaste focused on helping guests experience the best of Costa Rica.

September Product Update - OwnerRez MCP, PM Automated Expenses, Google Hotels channel integration, and enhancements aplenty!

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Forget apple picking. 🍎 The best haul this season is our September Product Update, packed with the new OwnerRez MCP, Automated Expenses for PM, Google Hotels integration, and plenty more fresh from the field.

Airbnb’s Fall Update, Vrbo’s Commission Change, and STR Regulation News

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s 2026 Fall Update, Vrbo’s upcoming commission change, the latest STR regulation news in Maui and Annapolis, and the OwnerRez Hangout in Nashville, TN. Let’s dive in.

The First Ever OwnerRez Work In Person Week!

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The first-ever OwnerRez Work In Person Week is in the books! ✏️

Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP23 - Huddle, Hustle, and Heal

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

In Episode Twenty-Three, Paul and Chris share their vision for the inaugural OwnerRez Work In Person Week. They discuss what gets lost in remote work and how the week’s three themes, Huddle, Hustle, and Heal, are meant to help the team connect, remove friction, and build habits they can carry with them back home.

Airbnb's Instacart Rollout, AirDNA’s Hidden Gems, and AI Booking News

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s Instacart rollout, AirDNA’s "Hidden Gem" markets, discussions around the future of OTAs, and Airbnb’s new Farm to Stay grants. Let’s dive in.

Integration With SafeGuest

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

We are happy to share our new integration with SafeGuest, offering OwnerRez users a new seamless way to handle guest screening, risk assessment, and damage protection.

User Profile: Pineapple Properties of the Florida Keys

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This week, we are featuring Meredith Tracy, owner of Pineapple Properties of the Florida Keys and an OwnerRez user for over five years. After years of visiting the Keys with her family, Meredith and her husband made the move and have built a thriving vacation rental business, now managing 19 properties along the coastline.

Integration With Inhaven Stay

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

We are happy to share our new channel integration with Inhaven Stay, a platform that works with local property management companies to provide added certainty and confidence for guests.

Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP22 - Which STR Fees Need to Go?

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

In Episode Twenty-Two, Paul and Chris let listeners in on a conversation they’ve been having about commonly accepted fees and rules in the vacation rental industry. From additional guest fees to maintenance charges, they question whether these practices still belong in today’s STR market and discuss the real costs they create for guests and operators.