Dec. 23, 2024
For the Love of Gatlinburg: How Tom Goodwin Uses Storytelling to Preserve a Destination’s Heart and Soul
In our latest episode, we welcome back Tom Goodwin, CEO of Mountain Laurel Chalets and host of the For the Love of Gatlinburg podcast. Tom shares valuable insights into the art of hospitality, the power of storytelling, and the challenges of managin…
Dec. 10, 2024
Driving Change Through Advocacy in the Vacation Rental Industry with John Hildebrand
The vacation rental industry is evolving rapidly, bringing opportunities and challenges. As regulations tighten and community concerns rise, advocacy has become essential for ensuring a sustainable future. In our latest episode, John Hildebrand, fou…
Nov. 20, 2024
Building a Boutique Brand: How Steve Turk Brings Hotel Standards to Vacation Rentals
In our latest episode, we sit down with Steve Turk, founder of Tangy Management and host of The Hospitality Mentor podcast. Steve shares how his 24 years in luxury hotels have shaped his approach to vacation rental management and why guest experienc…
Nov. 11, 2024
Scaling Up in Italy: Behind the Scenes at Scale Italia 2024 with Alex & Annie
In our latest episode, Alex & Annie take you inside Scale Italia 2024, a premier event in the vacation rental industry held in the stunning city of Florence, Italy. We sat down with leading voices from across Europe and beyond to explore the lat…
Oct. 21, 2024
Building a Global Vacation Rental Brand Through Franchising with Casiola CEO, Dennis Goedheid
In this week’s episode, we welcome back Dennis Goedheid, CEO and founder of Casiola Vacation Homes, to discuss his vision of building a global vacation rental brand. From franchising to regulatory advocacy, Dennis shares valuable insights into…
Oct. 14, 2024
Insights from Ian Carter, Former CEO of Hilton International: How to Balance High-Tech with High-Touch
In this episode, we sit down with Ian Carter, the former CEO of Hilton International, to discuss his unique career journey, the future of hospitality, and how technology is reshaping the vacation rental industry. With an unconventional path that too…
Sept. 30, 2024
Designing Unique Cabin Experiences: How Eric Moeller Blends Boutique Hospitality with Cabin Living
In the latest episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Eric D. Moeller, founder of Freewyld, to discuss how his brand is changing the vacation rental landscape. Freewyld specializes in creating nature-inspire…
Sept. 24, 2024
Mastering Owner Acquisition and Growth Strategies with Rentalz’ Larry Hoffer
In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Larry Hoffer, CEO of Rentalz, a company offering a suite of software and marketing solutions designed to help property managers, realtors, and travel professionals grow and streamline their…
Sept. 24, 2024
Boom Launches the World’s 1st AiPMS, with CEO Shahar Goldboim
In a recent episode of The Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we had the pleasure of speaking with Shahar Goldboim, the CEO and Founder of Boom, who has just launched the world’s first AI-powered Property Management System (Ai…
Sept. 8, 2024
Heather Bayer’s Trust-Based Blueprint for Vacation Rental Success
In this latest episode of Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we were thrilled to host the renowned Heather Bayer, a pioneer in the vacation rental industry. Heather has spent over two decades in the field, sharing her knowledge as a…
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