VRMA INTERNATIONAL 2018

OCTOBER 27-30, 2018 | LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Thrive Online with Direct-Booking Websites, Channel Management,
Guest Experience, and Marketing Services to Elevate Your Business

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Direct-Booking
Websites

Award-winning, fast, and secure websites for vacation rental managers who are looking to drive direct-bookings and succeed online.

Channel Management

Don’t just connect, thrive with Rezfusion Boost. Create listings and connect your property data seamlessly with the largest listing sites in travel.

Marketing Services

As a digital agency we offer clients a full suite of marketing services that turn the most qualified travelers into loyal guests.

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Check Out Our Presentations

“Create Competitive Advantage with Diverse Distribution and Direct Bookings”

Monday, October 29th | 1:15 – 2:00 PM

Primary Moderator: Peter Scott

During this session, the panelists will share their diversification strategies, experiences, successes, and failures, as well as their approaches to mitigating risk and limiting reliance on specific channels.

“Your Inventory, Their Rules; How to Play the Distribution Game”

Tuesday, October 30 | 10:15 – 11:00 AM

Moderator: Sasha Lawler, Product Sales Specialist

Fortunately, listing on OTAs doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You have the right to craft a strategy that appropriately aligns with your business objectives, inventory, availability, and owner preferences. Explore the world of distribution and how to embrace the opportunities available.

VRMA International 2018 Survival Guide

Get your bearings straight, make the most of VRMA and enjoy your time in Las Vegas with tips compiled by our team.

VRMA International Schedule of Events

Saturday, October 27

11:00 am – 8:00 pm	Registration Open
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm	Educational Bootcamps
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm	New Member & First Time Attendee Reception
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Welcome Reception

Sunday, October 28

7:45 am – 5:00 pm	Exhibit Hall Open
7:45 am – 8:30 pm	Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
8:30 am – 10:00 am	Opening General Session: Vacation Rentals in the Age of Assistance with Google
10:00 am – 11:00 am	Exhibit Hall Open & Education Hub Sessions
11:00 am – 12:00 pm	Conference Sessions How to Create, Adjust, and Execute a Strategic Growth Plan to Meet Your Goals It’s Time to Double Down on the Guest Experience Optimize Your Accounting Process for Success Tech-Enabled Property Managers Around the Globe The Forgotten Art of Turning Leads into Bookings The One-Page Integrated Marketing Plan Guaranteed to Increase Your Bookings
12:00 am – 1:00 pm	Lunch Sponsored Lunch & Learn Information to Come
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm	Conference Sessions Building Your Profile on Social Media: The Power of Your Digital Assets Free Money: Real Example of How Dynamic Pricing Drove Higher Rates and Occupancy Practicing Conflict Transformation Relatively Speaking: Achieving Success as a Family Business What You Need to Know Now: The Future of Marketing and Guest Services
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm	Exhibit Hall Open & Education Hub Sessions
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Conference Sessions Check Your Marketing Pulse: Are You Thriving or Dying? Going Global: What To Consider When Launching an International Market Investor Roundtable: Where is the Smart Money Placing its Bets in VR? Owning Your Brand and Turning It into More Direct Bookings The Future of OTAs and Property Managers
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm	General Session: The Vacation Rental Manager of the Future
TBD	Evening Event

Monday, October 29

7:30 am – 5:00 pm	Registration & Information Desk Open
7:30 am – 8:15 am	Member Breakfast
7:45 am – 4:00 pm	Exhibit Hall Open
7:45 am – 8:30 am	Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
8:30 am – 10:00 am	General Session: VRMA Battleground, in Partnership with Phocuswright
10:00 am – 11:00 am	Exhibit Hall Open & Education Hub Sessions
11:00 am – 12:00 pm	Conference Sessions Beyond Time Management: How to Get Twice the Work Done in Half the Time North American Travel Trends with Airbnb Owner Toolbox: How to Provide Personalized Service No Matter How Many Owners Your Have Vacation Rental Tech Panel: Best Practices on How to Smoothly Connect Your Devices and Tools Zero to One Million Visits: How To Build a #BookDirect Brand
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm	Lunch Sponsored Lunch & Learn Information to Come
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm	Conference Session A Holistic Guide to Disaster Recovery: Managing Homeowner, Guest, and Employee Expectations Funding Growth: The Options, Pros, and Cons of Each How to Protect Your VR Against a Security Breach How to Sign More Homeowners and Keep the Ones You Already Have Seven Pitfalls to Avoid When Selling Your Vacation Rental Business Time Is Your Greatest Asset: How to Focus It on What Matters Most
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm	Exhibit Hall Open & Education Hub Sessions
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm	Conference Sessions Create Competitive Advantage with Diverse Distribution and Direct Bookings Distributing Your Inventory Through the World: Best Practices from Small and Big Property Managers HR 101 – What Every Manager Should Know Property Managers Roundtable The Legal Toolkit for the Growing Vacation Rental Management Company The Operational Excellence Toolkit: How to Streamline, Scale, and Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm	General Session: Industry Insights from Successful Vacation Rental Managers
TBD	VRMA Party

Tuesday, October 30

7:30 am – 12:00 pm	Registration & Information Desk Open
7:45 am – 9:00 am	Breakfast
9:00 am – 10:00 am	Conference Sessions Growing Pains: Can Hospitality Scale? How to Get the Most Out of Your VRMA Membership How to Successfully Structure and Manage a Remote Agent Team The Updated Great Change: How to Leverage Technology and Embrace Millennials’ Impact on the Global Vacation Rental Industry The Vacation Rental Industry is at a Fork in the Road: Which Path Will You Take? AI (Artificial Intelligence) or EE (Emotional Engagement)
10:15 am – 11:00 am	Conference Sessions Conference Takeaways with Sarah and T Don’t Wait Until You’re in Crisis: How to Build a Responsive Disaster Preparedness Plan Operations Roundtable The Chinese Market: How to Attract Chinese Travelers Your Inventory, Their Rules: How to Play the Distribution Game
11:15 am – 12:15 pm	General Session

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