Paul H

OwnerRez Team Member
Joined October 2019
355 posts
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Blog » Summer Hotspots, Crackdowns, and AI on the Rise

This week's roundup covers Vrbo's top Southern beach spots, major rental crackdowns in Maui and B.C., Marriott's new rain guarantee, and the rise of AI in vacation rentals. According to Vrbo, 30…

(Posted yesterday)

Blog » User Profile: Sea South Properties

Meet Stephanie, a dedicated vacation rental owner and property manager who turned her love for the beach into a thriving business, Sea South Properties (https://www.seasouthproperties.com/) . What…

(Posted 3 days ago)

Blog » Global Pressure Mounts on Vacation Rentals from Maui to Greece

Tighter rules and shifting demand are reshaping the vacation rental landscape. From Maui to Greece, governments are cracking down to address housing concerns, signaling a wave of change ahead of pe…

(Posted Jun 6, 2025 5:13 PM)

Blog » User Profile: Ocean South Properties

Ocean South Properties (https://www.oceansouthproperties.com/) has grown into a thriving vacation rental business from a single beachfront condo to managing 40 properties along Alabama's stunning…

(Posted Jun 4, 2025 2:44 PM)

Blog » Global Tensions, Bold Investments, and Booking-Boosting Tools

From tax hikes and protests to new platform tools and funding rounds, this week's vacation rental news highlights how the industry is evolving under pressure ahead of peak summer travel. Hawaii …

(Posted May 30, 2025 6:48 PM)

Blog » Spain Cuts Listings, Airbnb Cracks Down Ahead of Summer, and Seasonal Price Surges

From global crackdowns and price surges to platform safeguards and event-driven policy shifts, this week's vacation rental headlines reveal how external pressures are reshaping the industry ahead o…

(Posted May 23, 2025 2:10 PM)

Blog » Integration With Linkbase

We are pleased to announce our integration with Linkbase (https://linkbase.ca/) , offering users a way to enhance the guest journey. About Linkbase Linkbase is the all-in-one tool vacation renta…

(Posted May 21, 2025 6:27 PM)

Blog » User Profile: Coastal Link Properties

With a background in real estate, interior design, and property management, Caroline Jordan has worn many hats in the industry. However, her passion for the Gulf Coast and connecting with people le…

(Posted May 21, 2025 12:24 PM)

Blog » Integration With Topkey

We are excited to announce our partnership with Topkey (https://www.topkey.io/) to offer users a powerful financial automation solution tailored for vacation rental managers. This collaboration s…

(Posted May 16, 2025 8:35 PM)

Blog » New Rules, New Services, and a Dose of Nostalgia

Happy Friday! From regulatory reforms and real estate restrictions to platform overhauls and pop culture throwbacks, the vacation rental world is buzzing with change. Airbnb unveiled its 2025 Su…

(Posted May 16, 2025 7:24 PM)

Blog » Introducing the OwnerRez Certified Advisor Program

Connect with experts. Get personalized help. Maximize your success. We're excited to announce the launch of the OwnerRez Certified Advisor (CA) Program (/certified-advisors) , designed to connect …

(Posted May 14, 2025 3:09 PM)

Blog » Integration With PetScreening

We're thrilled to roll out our new integration with PetScreening (https://www.petscreening.com/industries/vacation-rentals) , giving OwnerRez users a smarter, automated way to screen pets and serv…

(Posted May 9, 2025 8:03 PM)

Blog » Hawaii’s Tax Hike, Spain’s STR Limits, and Airbnb’s Upcoming Overhaul

Happy Friday! From tightening profit margins to new taxes and stricter international rules, the vacation rental industry continues to evolve in response to shifting economic and political forces. H…

(Posted May 9, 2025 7:07 PM)

Blog » Integration With Stay

We are happy to announce our integration with Stay (https://staywithstay.com/?utm_source=ownerrez&utm_medium=referral) to offer our users a flexible rental platform co-founded by HGTV's Scott McG…

(Posted May 8, 2025 5:53 PM)

Blog » Integration With CookinGenie

We are happy to announce our integration with CookinGenie (https://cookingenie.com/explore/chef) to offer users a personal chef service for their properties. https://uc.orez.io/w/files/8daea3d…

(Posted May 5, 2025 5:35 PM)

Blog » Integration With Knokx

We are pleased to announce our integration with Knokx (https://knokx.com/) to offer users a custom website solution that utilizes our API. https://uc.orez.io/w/files/27ab3d7c59a3465e9cc625f62b…

(Posted May 5, 2025 2:20 PM)

Blog » Consolidation, Global Protests, and the Push for STR Regulation

Happy Friday! From million-dollar mergers and global booking shifts to stricter local rules and high-stakes legislation, the vacation rental industry is staying as dynamic as ever. This week brough…

(Posted May 2, 2025 1:19 PM)

Blog » OwnerRez Named a 2025 Airbnb Preferred+ Software Partner!

We're excited to share some great news - OwnerRez has been officially named a 2025 Airbnb Preferred+ Software Partner! 🎉 We've been a connected partner with Airbnb for many years, and for the pa…

(Posted May 1, 2025 2:13 PM)

Blog » Integration With WelcomeScreen

We are happy to announce our integration with WelcomeScreen (https://www.welcomescreen.com/) , offering digital signage directly to your properties' TVs. About WelcomeScreen WelcomeScreen is a g…

(Posted Apr 30, 2025 5:21 PM)

Blog » User Profile: Tropical Beach Getaways

Tropical Beach Getaways (https://www.tropicbeachgetaways.com/) began in 2016 when a husband-and-wife team bought their first condo in Panama City Beach, FL. Their success in managing rentals led …

(Posted Apr 30, 2025 3:13 PM)