Short-term rentals (STRs) have become a common option for tourists and travelers. Many travelers now prefer having a home-like accommodation when they’re traveling, rather than the usual single-room hotel facilities the world is already used to. Essentially, these companies connect rental services with guests who need short-term accommodations. These rental services serve as online marketplaces. Asides from offering places to stay, many of them now also offer experiences as well.
These days, professional short-term rentals managers have gotten involved, assisting guests in having a smoother experience, while helping property owners maximize profit. These professional STRs companies utilize other creative ways to boost online reviews. This includes creating side attractions like sightseeing and providing additional facilities like gym and video gaming to improve guest experience.
This explains why STRs are currently a mainstay in the hospitality industry, giving traditional hotel systems a run for their money. Unlike traditional hotel systems, STRs are able to bring the home feel into the short-let business, creating personalized, unique and affordable travel experiences to guests. With this approach, SRTs have been creating more value for their clients, making themselves stand out from the regulars.
GetAway Vacations is one such professional STRs company: a vacation rental and property management company offering tailored experiences that become life-long memories for guests. Located in both Killington, Vermont and York, Maine, GetAway Vacations works with local owners by helping them rent out their properties while assisting guests discover attractions in Vermont and Maine. They promote these properties using more than 25 websites, generating reservations and emails, and helping homeowners to find the right guests in their locations.
Fred Cercena is the founder and CEO of GetAway Vacations. He is also a travel enthusiast who loves spending time with his wife and two sons. Due to his passion for traveling and vacations, he understands, from a guest perspective, what an ideal STRs property is. He is involved in nearly every aspect of the running of GetAway Vacations; from making major corporate decisions and managing daily operations, to owner relations, technology and rental company acquisition. He has over 15 years of experience in the STRs business and 22 years experience in marketing, sales management, and consulting, resulting in GetAway Vacation’s unique offerings.
Speaking about the company’s unique selling propositions, Cercena says the GetAway Vacation team is made up of experienced individuals who understand guests’ expectations as well as industry trends to achieve and maintain profitability. He emphasizes the need for maintaining high quality industry standards to earn good revenue. He also states that GetAway Vacations understands industry pricing metrics that don't fall short or exceed pricing limits, which he describes as a critical aspect of the business.
“We understand the use of effective marketing tools, including social media, in marketing our properties and getting the right guests at the right price. We do not only get in the guests, we go the extra mile to make sure they have a great experience. We have incredible vacation destinations that provide memorable experiences that guests will always come back for. We love our beautiful towns in Maine and Vermont and want all of our guests to enjoy their GetAway. However, we also understand that not everyone has a budget that will allow them to come here all of the time, which is why we offer specialized packages which include discounts and lodging deals on our high-quality Vermont & Maine rental options.”
He argues that GetAway Vacations has the know-how and experience to focus on areas that guests are particular about when looking for an ideal property. He says, the STRs business is one that requires a lot of strategic planning to understand the real need of guests and focus on catering to them. According to him, creating areas of focus helps STRs in achieving specialized services that meet the specific needs of a particular category of guests. He stresses that this helps STRs leverage guest satisfaction for improved online rating and improved profitability.
Fred Cercena concludes by saying GetAway Vacations will continue to provide high-quality STRs services in Vermont and Maine. He also hopes the company can take this standard across the United States and even beyond.
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