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That’s a wrap on VRNation Annual Conference. Denver, you were good to us! Great conversations with operators who are building real businesses and raising the bar for the industry. That energy is contagious. Looking forward to next year. And a special shoutout to Holly Wolford, Kaitlyn Mennitt and Brigid McNamara for representing the Escapia team.

Properties with flexible cancellation policies see 3x more listing views. A great view, a well-equipped kitchen, a heated pool, those show up in photos. A cancellation policy signals something harder to capture: that the person behind the listing actually has the guest's interests in mind. Flexibility has become the amenity that protects every other part of the trip. And travelers are booking accordingly. Whether you're running 25, 250, or 2,500 properties, that's a meaningful signal worth building into your portfolio strategy. We put together a full breakdown of what the data shows and how to implement flexibility in a way that works for you. Check it out ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gbyr47kH

Island Time inspects 100% of arrivals across 145 properties on Hilton Head Island. Every check-in, checkout, owner stay, and vacancy triggers the right inspection automatically. Reservation data flows from Escapia into Breezeway, so the schedule builds itself from real booking activity. Nobody is rebuilding it by hand each morning or guessing what needs to happen next. Sahra Al-Rashed, Director of Operations at Island Time, broke down exactly how she built this in our recent webinar with Breezeway, and what it took to get there from "spreadsheet hell". Watch the webinar or read the guide we put together from it: https://lnkd.in/d_vAWrcb

Travelers book when they feel safe. Flexible cancellation policies reduce the “what if something goes wrong?” anxiety that keeps people scrolling, making them more likely to book earlier, stay longer, and choose the property that feels like the safest option. That trust translates into stronger performance. Properties that move from strict to more flexible terms can see up to 2.1x more bookings, 30% higher net booking value, and 10% better conversion. With the right pricing, rebooking strategy, and tools, flexible policies can become a meaningful revenue advantage for property managers. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gbyr47kH #STRstrategy #VacationRentalManagement

A tenant's secret Vrbo listing. A house that wouldn't sell. A New York Times feature the owner never knew existed. That's how Corey Jones accidentally started Lucky Savannah Vacation Rentals. Fifteen years later, it’s grown into one of Savannah’s largest vacation rental management companies, with 400+ properties across the city. On this episode of Behind the Stays, Corey sits down inside the historic General Lachlan McIntosh House (now a Vrbo Vacation Rental of the Year) to share how saying yes to everything early on eventually became a more disciplined, specialized approach to long-term growth. You’ll hear about what it takes to operate at a higher standard in a hotel-first market, what “historic luxury” actually means, and why Corey is betting on going deeper, not broader. 🎧➡️ Listen in and share your favorite takeaway: https://lnkd.in/g8PwsK83 A special thanks to Behind the Stays host Zach Busekrus for the conversation. We're proud to see Escapia partners recognized at this level. Expedia Group / Vrbo

What does it take to stand out among 2 million+ vacation rental listings? Ask Lucky Savannah Vacation Rentals. Their General Lachlan McIntosh House was just named one of Vrbo's 2026 Vacation Rentals of the Year for exceptional guest experiences, reliable hosting, and consistency. We're proud to see Escapia users recognized at this level. Congrats to Corey Jones and the Lucky Savannah team on this spotlight and commitment to raising the bar. ☘️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gw7Ur7UF

✅ $5.2M in gross booking revenue. ~70% driven by Vrbo. Managed by a 7-person team. That’s what Old Town Vacation Rentals achieved in 2025 across 32 listings in Key West and Savannah. Led by Javier Garrido, Director of Vacation Rentals, the team operates in one of the most competitive coastal markets in the country while balancing channel strategy, guest experience, and day-to-day operations across the portfolio. This case study offers a practical look at what strong performance can look like when channel strategy and operational control stay aligned. Take a deeper look ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gBwZd96Z

TOMORROW: Build more consistent, guest-ready stays. ⬇️ Join Escapia x Breezeway to see how leading operators are streamlining housekeeping workflows, reducing manual coordination, and delivering more reliable 5-star experiences. 📅 Tuesday, April 21 ⏰ 2 PM CST / 12 PM PST Register here: https://lnkd.in/gta4DxaR

Five-star stays are built behind the scenes. Join Escapia and Breezeway for a live session on how a connected workflow tightens operations and keeps every property truly guest-ready. You'll see how to: 🔹 Keep housekeeping, maintenance, and inspections coordinated against actual reservations 🔹 Catch issues before they become guest problems 🔹 Shift from constant firefighting to actually staying ahead 🔹 Build lasting systems that scale Tuesday, April 21 2:00 PM CST / 12:00 PM PST Save your seat ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gta4DxaR

🎶 Meet Ryan, the newest member of the Escapia support team. Originally from Iowa and now re-rooted in Austin, he's happiest discovering new food spots, spending time outside, playing video games, and relaxing anywhere near the water. Pizza is always a yes, and the best concert he's seen is Willie Nelson, which officially unlocks his Austin cred. His next adventure is a dream trip to the Philippines in 2027. We are glad you're here, Ryan. Welcome! Expedia Group #LifeatExpediaGroup