iTrip Vacations® 2018 Summit Recap: Additions, News and Partners
In November 2018, iTrip Vacations® met for three days of learning, training and networking. The event – held annually in the fall – offers all iTrip Vacations® property managers the chance to see new products and features, learn about improving rental owner and guest experience, and hear new ways to generate more bookings and revenue. Here’s a recap of the iTrip Vacations® 2018 Summit news.
iTrip Vacations® 2018 Summit Review
iTrip Vacations® 2018 Summit Sponsors: Thank You
The iTrip Vacations® 2018 Summit would not have been possible without a large group of dedicated sponsors. This year, iTrip Vacations® hosted 10 industry experts who spent time with our property managers and supported our growing company. Here’s the list.
HomeAway: Has more than 2 million places to stay in 190 countries. They give travelers, owners, and property managers the tools, data, and insights they need to create the best all-around experience. HomeAway and its brands, including VRBO.com, are part of Expedia Group.
Xplorie: Partners with rental managers and traditional lodging locations to bring travelers the trip of a lifetime. Activity programs are complimentary with every stay, and provide guests one free pass per activity every day of the vacation.
Southwestern Consulting: Elevates the practice and perception of sales. Helps clients increase their overall revenues and enhance and improve the reputation of salespeople and the selling profession.
Payment Solutions: Makes credit card processing understandable, cost-effective and painless. Payment Solutions offers a full menu of processing solutions — from credit card terminals, pay here buttons for an e-commerce site, gateways, to email invoicing.
Booking Pal: A cloud-based travel technology company, providing a global distribution system and centralized booking platform. Vacation rental owners/managers can increase their online presence and number of bookings by distributing their inventory via BookingPal’s global distribution channels.
AMi: Direct marketing company with a mission: to grow companies, have a creative approach, and increase ROI. Works with clients on numerous aspects of their business, from marketing strategies to distribution.
DormaKaba: One of the top three companies for access control and security solutions in the global market. Offers a comprehensive portfolio of products, solutions, and writing services for everything related to doors and secure access.
Generali/CSA Insurance: From travel insurance to identity theft protection, GGA is a proven partner in reducing distress, providing peace of mind and putting people first in times of need. CSA Travel Protection delivers quality travel insurance and emergency services to business partners and customers. CSA is owned by GGA.
Rented.com: Short-term rental property owners can earn consistent monthly income. Connects owners with local, top-performing property managers and offers fixed rental income, backed by Rented Capital.
TripAdvisor: Unleash the full potential of every trip. With 702 million reviews and opinions covering 8 million accommodations, airlines, experiences and restaurants, TripAdvisor helps travelers decide where to stay, how to fly, what to do and where to eat.
iTrip Vacations® Receives Elite Partner Award
In August 2018, iTrip Vacations® achieved Elite Partner Status by HomeAway, which recognizes iTrip as a top vacation rental software provider. The Elite Partner status is the highest designation available for vacation rental software companies that integrate with HomeAway.
While the announcement went live in August, HomeAway’s Evangelist, John Suzuki, presented iTrip Vacations®’ founders a beautiful award that signifies the ongoing dedication both companies exemplify every day. In addition, Suzuki shared that iTrip Vacations® has the highest number of Premier Partner property managers in the industry.
Catch up on the iTrip Vacations® and HomeAway Elite Partnership. View iTrip Vacations® Premier Partners and how they earned the designation.
“We are excited to have HomeAway recognize our software platform with the Elite Partner Status,” says Todd Morrison, iTrip Vacations® co-founder. “We value our ongoing 9-year relationship with HomeAway and thank them for their continued support.”
New Tools and Features
Successful property managers know rates should be adjusted regularly – sometimes daily. That’s why iTrip Vacations® places a heavy emphasis on rate-management tools that help our franchisees more effectively and efficiently mange rates.
“This year, we moved to a true “daily rates” structure — meaning each day of the week can have a different rate,” says Ashley Nations with iTrip Vacations® Software Support. “We also developed technology to help property managers quickly create a new rate set for last-minute discounts they want to offer. This tool can also be used to increase the price if we notice demand is high and occupancy is increasing.”
With all of this new technology, iTrip Vacations® also wanted to implement some safeguards. They added more flexible tools that make it easier for franchisees to set “minimum rates” that the system will not drop below. This gives rental owners and property managers peace of mind when using these automated rate management tools.
Welcome the 2018 iTrip Vacations® New Destinations
Additionally, the company added 19 new property management companies in the U.S in 2018. The iTrip Vacations® franchise model allows entrepreneurs to build a business in the short-term vacation rental industry in a destination they enjoy. New vacation property management companies opened in California, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
iTrip Vacations® franchise owners generate recurring revenue streams by managing vacation homes in world-class destinations and marketing rentals to millions of travelers using proven proprietary systems. In addition, the company staffs a group of experts who work behind-the-scenes in advertising, content, information technology, marketing, software, support and customer service. Request iTrip Vacations® franchise info.
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