Many short-term rental organizations are happy to operate a simplistic Wi-Fi home network in their rental units. Or, if they do have some level of Wi-Fi authentication, they’re happy to have it unmanaged and reliant on their team for installation. If you are looking to grow your business, there is a significant cause for you…
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Technology Essentials to Optimize and Scale Your Operations
At the 2022 VRMA International conference, I attended a session on scaling operations using technology. Why do you need technology to optimize and scale your operations? Simply put, the majority of us are here to make money. I’m sure we’re all personally feeling how hard it has become to stretch a dollar and make every…
What is Managed Wi-Fi and Why Does It Matter?
Have you ever heard the term “Managed Wi-Fi”? If so, you may be wondering what exactly it is, and if not, you need to know more about it and why it matters. What Is Managed Wi-Fi? Managed Wi-Fi is an outsourced wireless network that allows residents, guests, or customers to connect to the Internet via…
What Is an Internet Gateway?
Top 3 Reasons Why You Need an Internet Gateway You can get Internet access with a modem, but to get wireless Internet you need a router. While you can get a separate modem or router, you might want to get a combination device like a cable modem/router. These combo devices are also referred to as…
Dangers of an Unprotected Network
Here are two scenarios showing how easily your network can be compromised: How likely do you think these scenarios are? Ever since the pandemic hit, cyber crimes and malware development have skyrocketed. It seems that not everyone was focused on self-improvement during the global lockdown; many were looking for new ways to digitally wreak havoc….
5 Technology Tricks to Increase Direct Bookings
While working for an independent hotel booking engine company, I quickly learned the many challenges of convincing consumers to book directly versus booking with an Online Travel Agent (OTA). Many seasoned hoteliers have figured out online strategies to encourage direct booking, but not all these tactics easily apply to the vacation/short-term rental industry. So, let’s…
5 Reasons to Hire a Professional Instead of Managing Your Own Technology
In the hospitality industry, many companies are evolving into technology providers or choosing to take their tech needs in-house. We think is a dangerous game (and not just for us). We have looked at some data on the tech industry in 2022 and here’s why you should take a hard look before considering taking your…
Digital Nomadism and Remote Work – Good News for Vacation Rentals and Hotels
Digital Nomads can work from anywhere – they leverage technology to do their job from any location they wish. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were forced to work from home. As restrictions lifted, remote work remained an option and many people found themselves living the digital nomad lifestyle – still working from home, but…
Hotels Must Continue to Embrace Technology in a Post-COVID World
The Vacation Rental industry has leveraged technology to become a behemoth in the tourism industry. While hotels have long embraced the Internet for booking, they have had to adapt much more slowly to smart technology trends.
Do’s and Don’t’s – Smart Locks for Your Vacation Rental
Smart Locks have many benefits to vacation rental owners, managers, and guests Not all solutions are for everyone though. Here are our tips for choosing and using smart locks in your vacation rental.