Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals

💡 Quick Recap: Building a Global Vacation Rental Brand Through Franchising with Casiola CEO, Dennis Goedheid ⭐ In this week’s episode, Dennis Goedheid dives into how Casiola vacation homes is expanding its vacation rental franchise across multiple markets, the challenges of scaling while maintaining consistent guest experiences, and the crucial role of advocacy in navigating vacation rental regulations. 💬 Haven’t had the chance to listen yet? Check out the key takeaways from the episode below 👇 #VacationRentalFranchise #GlobalVacationRentals #ShortTermRentalRegulations #Leadership #VacationRentals Alex O. Husner🌎 Annie Holcombe

🏝 In our latest episode, Dennis Goedheid ❤️ of Casiola vacation homes emphasizes the importance of industry-wide involvement in addressing regulatory challenges. 💬 Even if it feels like certain regulations won’t directly affect you, they can have significant ripple effects across the entire vacation rental industry. As stakeholders, it's essential to recognize that what impacts one of us, impacts all of us. 🤝 Whether through supporting local associations or participating in advocacy efforts, your involvement strengthens the industry as a whole 👉 If you wish to learn more on how you can contribute, you may visit fpvrc.org #vacationrentals #regulations #shorttermrentals Alex O. Husner🌎 Annie Holcombe

⭐ In this week’s episode, we’re excited to welcome back Dennis Goedheid, CEO of Casiola vacation homes, to explore the global expansion of his vacation rental brand. 💡 Dennis shares his vision for creating a world-class vacation rental brand, the challenges of scaling through franchising, and how Casiola ensures a consistent guest experience across multiple markets. 📢 A key focus of our discussion is regulatory advocacy, where Dennis emphasizes the urgent need for balanced and fair regulations to support sustainable growth in the vacation rental industry. He highlights his proactive role in overturning restrictive policies and the importance of industry-wide involvement in shaping future regulations. 🌴 Additionally, hear Dennis' once-in-a-lifetime story of meeting Richard Branson at Necker Island, offering leadership insights from one of the world’s most influential entrepreneurs. 🎧  Don’t miss this deep dive into franchising and regulations in the vacation rental industry! Link in the comments. 👇 #VacationRentalFranchise #GlobalVacationRentals #ShortTermRentalRegulations #VacationRentals Alex O. Husner🌎 Annie Holcombe

⭐ In our latest episode, Ian Carter explores the key differences between traditional hotel brands and the growing short-term rental market. 🚪 While hotels tend to focus on business travelers, short-term rentals attract leisure guests looking for unique, local experiences. 🙌 As personalized vacation stays become more popular, the hospitality industry is shifting toward a more guest-focused approach, offering memorable and locally-inspired stays. #vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #botique #hospitality #local Alex O. Husner🌎 Annie Holcombe

⭐ In our latest episode, Ian Carter shares his insights on how short-term rentals can match the consistent, trusted experience of leading hotel brands. 🤝 It all comes down to property owners’ personal commitment—going the extra mile to enhance the guest experience beyond just providing amenities. 🤖 Ian also explains how AI can support this by balancing personalization with efficiency, ensuring guests aren’t overwhelmed by unnecessary communication. #vacationrentals #shorttermrentals #goingtheextramile #hotelstandards #guestexperience Alex O. Husner🌎 Annie Holcombe

💡 Quick Recap: Insights from Ian Carter, Former CEO of Hilton International: How to Balance High-Tech with High-Touch ⭐ In this week’s episode, Ian Carter shares how his unconventional path to hospitality - from GE to Hilton - shaped his approach to leading global brands and how he’s now driving innovation in vacation rentals with Boom. 💬 Haven’t had the chance to listen yet? Check out the key takeaways from the episode below 👇 #VacationRentals #HospitalityInnovation #AIinHospitality #HighTechHighTouch #Leadership Alex O. Husner🌎 Annie Holcombe

💡 This week, Ian Carter shares his unconventional journey into the hospitality industry - starting at GE before rising to become the CEO of Hilton International. 💬 In this episode, Ian reveals how his unique path shaped his leadership of global brands and how he’s now driving innovation in the vacation rental space with AI, as the chairman of the board for Boom. ⭐ Curious to hear his take on the future of vacation rentals and how AI is changing the game? 🔗 Tune in to the episode through the link in the comments. 👇 #vacationrentals #hospitality #AIinhospitality #personaltouch #guestexperience Alex O. Husner🌎 Annie Holcombe

Soooo…we have something exciting to share ❤️ For a little history: Last year ahead of the Women’s Summit, one of our podcast evangelists (who has supported us since day 1) received some unfortunate news that the company she worked for was no longer going to support or pay for her to attend this event that she had been looking forward to all year. She was heartbroken (and so were we) as we all were looking forward to meeting in person. We made the decision to sponsor Natasha Koporulina attending the Women’s Conference because we knew she needed to be there. She told us next year, she would pay it forward….and she has ❤️ Although the Women’s Summit is not happening this year, Natasha has bought two tickets for DARM (Data & Revenue Management conference — expertly hosted by Amy Hinote and VRM Intel) So this is our ask: we’re looking for people who would benefit from attending DARM but may not be thinking it is possible to do so. You can nominate yourself, or someone else! Please send our page a message if this resonates with you ☺️ Paying it forward pays dividends…not only have we gotten to know Natasha on a deeper level over the past year, but she now works with Alex as an OTA/ distribution specialist for several of Directly Alex’s clients. The importance of planting seeds as Marcus Räder so perfectly shared on our show over two years ago continues to ring true ✨You never know what connection, person or relationship could lead to your next big leap 🚀 #vacationrentals #payingitforward #DARM2024 Alex O. Husner🌎 Annie Holcombe

⭐ In this week’s episode, we’re excited to have Ian Carter, former CEO of Hilton International and current Chair of the Board for Watches of Switzerland Group PLC, Eataly, The Boston University School of Hospitality Administration, and Boom. 💼 With an impressive career spanning global hospitality, luxury retail, and cutting-edge technology, Ian shares invaluable insights on the future of the industry. 💡 From his time leading Hilton's global expansion to his current ventures in luxury retail and vacation rentals, Ian reveals how technology is reshaping the industry - and why human connection remains just as important. 💭 Discover how vacation rentals can adopt the high standards of hotels, the importance of efficiency in scaling, and why the perfect balance between high-tech and high-touch is essential for success in today's market. 💡 No matter what industry you’re in, this episode is packed with timeless lessons on innovation, efficiency, and building relationships in a world powered by technology. Link in the comments. 👇 #vacationrentals #AIinhospitality #hospitality #tech #humanconnection #guestexperience Alex O. Husner🌎 Annie Holcombe

🚀 Building the Future of Property Management with Benjamin Vail and Housepitality 🏡 We're thrilled to spotlight this incredible testimonial from Ben Vail, CEO of Housepitality, who shares how Boom’s technology has transformed their approach to property management. With Boom’s AI-powered solutions, Housepitality is able to operate more efficiently, allowing them to scale their business while maintaining top-notch guest experiences. 🌟 Ben puts it best: “Boom has streamlined our processes, enabling us to focus on growth and delivering exceptional stays for our guests.” Partnering with forward-thinking leaders like Ben is what drives us to continue innovating and elevating the vacation rental industry. 🔥 Watch the full video to see how Housepitality is leveraging Boom’s technology. Link in comments 👇 #VacationRentals #PropertyManagement #AI #TechInnovation #GuestExperience #BoomPartners #Housepitality