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TripAdvisor releases survey results
(News Item #0246, Published: 07/27/11, Author: Greg Coffone, VacationRentalAssociation.org) – Read more
Homeaway announces Brand Boost Program
(News Item #0244, Published: 07/21/11, Author: Greg Coffone, VRIA.org) – Read more
Talks Breakdown on Vacation Rental Switch
(News Item #0239, Published: 06/30/11, Author: Thelma Coffone, VRIA.org) – Efforts to establish a website with on-line booking capabilities by the Vacation Rental Manager's Assn. have fallen apart. Read more
Elk Meadow Chalet joins Crystal Mountain Sunspots
(News Item #0236, Published: 06/23/11, Author: Jan Covey, CrystalMountainSunspots.com) – Named after the magnificent Roosevelt Elk that frequently graze the area, Elk Meadow Chalet is the newest Vacation Rental home in the area. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and sleeping for up to 12 guests. Read more
Jim Haring, Chicago Vacation Rental Advocate Passes
(News Item #0235, Published: 04/11/11, Author: , VRIA.org) – Born in New York, long time resident of Chicago, operator of China Doll Vacation Rentals with his wife Yanan, passed away April 8th, 2011 Read more
Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones, But Words Will Hurt You More
(News Item #0234, Published: 02/09/11, Author: Michael A. Wukmer, National Law Review) – On the Internet, consuemrs can be critics without actula support, repercussions or responsibility. This article examines that situation. Read more
Seabrook developer building community, not just homes
(News Item #0228, Published: 09/19/10, Author: Beth Potter, Seattle Times Newspaper) – Developer Casey Roloff likes to say that he's building a sense of "community" one house at a time. His 6-year-old beach town on a bluff overlooking the ocean is designed to make folks feel at home. Read more
Family vacation time on Washington's Cranberry Coast
(News Item #0214, Published: 06/17/10, Author: , Seattle Times Newspaper) – On a good day, Westport is a 2 1/2 hour drive from Seattle and represents the quiet route to the Coast for much of Puget Sound. Read more
9 Tips for Finding a Reliable Vacation Rental
(News Item #0213, Published: 06/03/10, Author: , Frommers.com) – A rental home can save you a lot of money when you're on vacation. Here are the 9 things to know about finding a reliable vacation rental. Read more
VRA Director - How to hunt a Midwest vacation rental
(News Item #0205, Published: 04/18/10, Author: Kate Silver, ChicagoTribune.com) – While vacation rentals are no new thing, but now the industry is growing due to the Internet and other factors according to VRIA President. Read more
VRA Umbria Chapter Recuits Throughout Italy
(News Item #0199, Published: 04/15/10, Author: , VRIA.org) – VRIA Italian Chapter Directory recruits leaders for other provinces. Read more
Second Porch Inc. Closes Series-A Funding To Expand Growing Social Vacation Home Marketplace
(News Item #0198, Published: 03/17/10, Author: Brent Hieggelke, PRWeb.com) – Startup to harness social networking and vacation home rentalsl. Second Porch announced that it has closed a one million dollar Series-A investment, led by the Oregon Angel Fund. Read more
VRA Opens First Chapter in Italy
(News Item #0200, Published: 03/15/10, Author: , VRIA.org) – The Vacation Rental Industry Association (VRIA) has announced the formation of its first Chapter in Italy, in the province of Umbria. Headed up by Giuseppe Nuzzaci. Read more
Real Estate's Lion King
(News Item #0197, Published: 01/15/10, Author: , Seattle Times Newspaper) – In 1993 "Lions Over the Hill" speech Realtors Board of Directors were urged to combine MLS services to stave off large software companies who would come to steal their valuable proprietary data. Read more
VRA Announces Vacation Rental Angels Program
(News Item #0193, Published: 12/25/09, Author: , VRIA.org) – Christmas Day, the Vacation Rental Industry Association announced the creation of the Vacation Rental Angel Program to recognize members who regularly donate vacation home use to charitable causes. Read more
Home Rentals at Olympics Make Charity A Winner
(News Item #0196, Published: 12/22/09, Author: Jack Broom, Seattle Times Newspaper) – HomeForTheGames.com offers 170 rental homes for the Vancouver BC Olympics with proceeds going to Charity. Read more
The Legality of Letting Holiday Homes in Australia
(News Item #0183, Published: 11/28/09, Author: Trevor Atherton, ) – Vacation Rentals are known as Holiday Homes in Australia, but they face the same regulatory pressures and threat of prohbitions. Trevor Atherton a lawyer and travel consultant spells out the issues. Read more
Eight Rungs of the Giving Ladder
(News Item #0188, Published: 11/26/09, Author: William Victor May, VRIA.org) – Durring the Middle Ages a Jewish Rabbi created the Eight Rungs of Giving Ladder. It judges the motives, methods and sincerity of the giver. How do you rate? Read more
Student's killing puts spotlight on illegal 'vacation rentals'
(News Item #0185, Published: 11/15/09, Author: , SunTimes.com) – Unsold home becomes vacation rental that allows college age kids to rent it for parties and problems. Read more
Travellers could be sued for hotel rants
(News Item #0181, Published: 10/12/09, Author: Do Not Edit Do Not Edit, News.Com.au) – In Australia large companies find it difficult to sue for defamation, but employees of those companies and smaller firms can sue travellers for harsh reviews. Read more
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