Vacation Home Design & Systems Seminar

Service Description

The unique design elements and amenities in each STR create a reservation option that attracts guests. Each STR can be different---and that difference influences bookings and profit potential for STR investors! In an increasingly competitive market, STR hosts must market beyond a listing on a popular reservation platform (like Airbnb, Vrbo, or Booking.com). STRs that feature popular amenities and features for a desired target market can lead to more bookings and, later, repeat guest stays (and more profitable bookings). While the residential unit may be the physical foundation of an STR, hospitality and innovation are the core elements that determine ongoing STR success. Explore creative and cost-effective ways to enliven the physical design, the furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), safety and security features, luxury and comfort amenities, and support systems that help hosts limit liability, reduce housekeeping and maintenance costs, support code compliance, and increase profitability. This live class is taught by an STR hosting expert with decades of experience hosting guests in profitable STR units in many states. Platform executives have asked her how her STRs consistently average higher occupancy and higher average daily rates than competitors. It's applying essential best practices to STR design and management. The most popular version of this seminar is live via Zoom, allowing students to learn with other professionals worldwide. It usually lasts two hours, depending upon questions and discussions. (It can be used as Part 2 of the STR Certification seminar series, after a student completes Part 1). We highly recommend that students complete Parts 1, the Hybrid version of the course, or the live 2-day STR course before taking this advanced seminar. Students should review the textbook, Vacation Rental Management 411. If the seminar registration is canceled or changed, there will be an $80 processing fee. STR Certification Course graduates who have attended this advanced seminar give it excellent reviews (and report receiving more 5-star guest reviews, too). Register today to join other STR professionals in elevating your STR knowledge and skills!