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Vacation Rental Management Certificate Program

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Designed for vacation rental managers (VRMs) who are looking to strengthen their industry knowledge, sharpen their skills, advance their careers, and gain a competitive edge in the professionally-managed vacation rental business.

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We are committed to working with policymakers to develop fair, balanced regulations that benefit vacation rental professionals and the communities they serve.

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VRMA Arrival

Morning Coffee Reads

VRMA Arrival is VRMA’s official content source; a dynamic intelligence hub for the vacation rental professionals.

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Summer STR Performance Review: Strong RevPAR Growth Masks Diverging Market Trends

Sponsored by Key Data Dashboard As the 2026 summer travel season draws to a close, the short-term rental industry has largely delivered...

Consistency Is Critical

In human resources, we promote consistency in how employees are treated. We do this because the manager who applies the same expectations,...

10 Ways to Show Your Housekeeping Team They’re Valued

As a property manager, finding quality housekeeping staff is one of the most difficult parts of my job. When we find top-notch personnel, we...

Setting Expectations for Smooth Operations

As we all know, surviving and thriving in the vacation rental industry is often a juggling act. To create the magic at every departure, we...

Housekeeping Hacks: Ensuring a Safe and Spotless Stay

To keep up with the ever-growing expectations of guests and owners, it is our commitment to provide a functional, safe, and clean vacation...

Federal Court Upholds Minnesota Cities’ STR Restrictions

A federal court in Minnesota has upheld short-term rental restrictions in Bloomington and Apple Valley, ruling that ordinances requiring...

Rishi Nigam and Bob Milne on Why Local Still Wins

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, VRMA’s Alexa Schlosser sits down with First Chair Destinations CEO Rishi Nigam and...

Phone Calls Are ‘The Last Mile’ of STR Distribution

In the field of logistics, “the last mile” is the crucial final leg of the supply chain, where goods are moved to the buyer’s doorstep. In...

The Next Wave of Vacation Rental M&A

Sponsored by C2G Advisors Earlier this year, we hosted our first “Ask Us Anything” webinar, and the response told us everything we...

Before Your Best People Look Elsewhere: A Mid-Year Compensation Check

If you’re starting to think about year-end raises and bonuses, one number should anchor the conversation: In 2026, wage growth of roughly 3.5%...

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