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Making Your Vacation Rentals Shine in Popular Travel Destinations

Operating a short-term vacation rental business in a highly popular travel destination presents both exciting opportunities and fierce competition. In such coveted locales, distinguishing your portfolio of rentals from the crowd and competing against established hotels and resorts require a strategic approach. In this blog, we’ll delve into effective strategies for making your short-term vacation rental business flourish in sought-after travel destinations, along with insights on how to stand out and contend with larger hospitality establishments.

Standing Out in a Sea of Short-Term Rentals

1. Unique Design and Ambiance: Invest in distinctive interior design and decor that captures the essence of the destination. Incorporate local elements, colors, and cultural motifs to create a memorable and immersive experience for guests.

2. Exceptional Photography: High-quality, profes…

Grand Welcome Franchisee Testimonials

After roaming the skies for years with United Airlines and traveling extensively, it was time for a change. Taking my love of travel, years of customer service, and investing it in Grand Welcome will allow me to skyrocket in the property management industry. Lucie Tighe, Tampa

Grand Welcome is uniquely positioned in the VRPM market. The Grand Welcome system and team combines the power of centralized pricing, marketing, & scheduling with dedicated local owners/managers that bring the customer service needed to excel in this industry. I am most excited about working with a team that is all about growth and scalability. New sales are my happy place, and I know we’ll be unstoppable in this market! I am also really looking forward to growing my own local team and building a culture of positive energy & customer service excellence. Parker Smith, Palm Beach & Broward County, FL

After successfully growing a th…

Grand Welcome Franchise FAQs Do I need to rent an office and open storefront?

No, we do not require that you rent space or open an office. You can work from a home office with a computer, printer and internet access. In some markets, an office makes sense for owner and guest service, so eventually you may want to set up a small office.

How does Grand Welcome get bookings?

Grand Welcome has a sophisticated real time booking platform that is connected with online travel sites including Airbnb, HomeAway, Orbitz, VRBO, Travelocity and many more so that your properties are offered and sold on a regular basis. We also provide a robust website and social media campaigns that help maximize the amount of vacation units rented.

Do I need experience in a vacation rental business?

No. Our proven business model is designed to take the stress away from the franchisee. We handle the revenue management, marketing, backend support, reservations, technology an…