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Shape the future of the short-term rental industry by participating in Rent Responsibly's upcoming survey

The survey led by Rent Responsibly aims to help uncover the missing links between short-term rentals and their local economies and governments.

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Oct 20, 2021

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Monique Kandou

Vacation Rentals

5 Ways To Stop Vacation-Rental Noise Complaints Before They Happen

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Sep 16, 2021

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Natasha Garber, NoiseAware

Management

Futurestay introduces Business Essentials to help property managers build, grow and optimize

Futurestay is proud to introduce Business Essentials, a suite of services that are proven to offer real value to independent short-term rental managers.

Futurestay Host Highlight: Meet Morgan Page of Cedar Creek Lake Getaways

Morgan Page of Cedar Creek Lake Getaways shares how she used Futurestay's platform to scale her family's short-term rental business into a 20-property operation

Futurestay’s CEO Speaks at Propelify 2020

Propelify Innovation Festival 2020’s overall theme is building a better future for all.

Futurestay’s CEO Speaks at Skift’s Short-Term Rental Summit 2020

Futurestay’s CEO, Philip Kennard sit alongside Brian Egan from the innovative Evolve Vacation Rental and Wouter Geerts, PhD from Skift, to speak about independent property managers.

Futurestay Quoted in Jared Alster’s Phocuswire Article

Phocuswire feautres Jared Alster’s article, “Short-term rentals and misalignment of the marketplace.”

Futurestay’s CEO Speaks at STRz Podcast Panel

Futurestay’s CEO, S. Philip Kennard joins speakers Aneesa Arshad, Mateo Bradford, and Nina Taylor on the STRz Podcast, sharing their thoughts about diversity and equality in the hospitality industry.

Futurestay Announces $2.4M Venture Round

Futurestay is featured in Phocuswire following $2.4 million venture round, led by BNM Ventures and New York Angels, with participation from Newark Venture Partners and Harvard Business School Alumni Angels.

A Letter to the Futurestay Community

Futurestay CEO, S. Philip Kennard, on the pandemic of 2020

Booking.com First Connectivity Hackathon

The Futurestay team will compete alongside Bookingsync / Smily, Nextpax, Kosmosol, and Djubo to win Booking.com’s first hackathon.

Futurestay at the 2019 VRMA International Conference

The Futurestay team spent five days in New Orleans, Louisiana for the 2019 VRMA International Conference.

Futurestay at Propelify 2019

Propelify 2019 offered attendees a day filled with speakers, investor networking, and presentations.

Futurestay Highlights from the 2019 Click. Conference

The Futurestay C-Suite had an amazing time at Booking.com’s 2019 Click. Conference.

Futurestay at Booking.com’s 2019 Click. Conference

Futurestay is one of a few vacation rental technology companies to exhibit at Booking.com’s Exhibitor Brief at the 2019 Click. Conference.

Futurestay in Skift’s 2019 Short-Term Rental Ecosystem Report

Futurestay included alongside partners Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com in Skift’s report, “The Short-Term Rental Ecosystem and Vendor Deep Dive 2019.”

Futurestay’s Feature in VRMA Arrival Magazine

Futurestay was featured in VRMA Arrival magazine following it’s win of the VRMA Innovator of the Year Award (2018).

Futurestay to Compete at Phocuswright Conference Summit 2018

Futurestay is invited to compete at the 2018 Phocuswright Conference Summit in Los Angeles, California.

Futurestay’s Phocuswire Interview Following Battleground Win

Futurestay named Phocuswright Battleground Winner 2018. Futurestay’s CEO, S. Philip Kennard wins Phocuswright Battleground Summit 2018.

Futurestay Wins VRMA Innovator of the Year 2018

Futurestay CEO, S. Philip Kennard presented Futurestay’s technology at the VRMA International Conference. Futurestay was the only vacation rental technology to compete in Battleground.

Futurestay Named in Padlifter’s Top 2019 Vacation Rental Blogs

Futurestay is named in Padlifter’s Top 2019 Vacation Rental Blogs.

Futurestay at VRMA Battleground 2018

The 2018 VRMA International Conference takes place October 27-30, 2018 at MGM Grand Las Vegas. In partnership with Phocuswright, VRMA Battleground is a chance for start-ups in the vacation rental industry to present their ideas, products, and services.

Futurestay on SiriusXM 126 Urban View

Futurestay CEO, S. Philip Kennard, spoke about investment capital 101 on SiriusXM 126 Urban View with the Momentum Advisors.

Futurestay named ARDA’s Innovation Fast Track Winner

Futurestay competed alongside four other companies to be named ARDA’s Innovation Fast Track Winner.

Futurestay Presenting at ARDA World 2019 | The Global Timeshare Event

Futurestay is presenting at ARDA World 2019, the Global Timeshare Event.

Futurestay Featured in Mediaplanet | Current Trends in Rental Real Estate

Futurestay is featured alongside many of today’s real estate and vacation rental pioneers like Barbara Concoran (Shark Tank), Peter Lorimer (Netflix’s “Stay Here”) and the Property Brothers (HGTV).

Futurestay Wins HomeAway’s First Partner Hackathon

For the week, Futurestay’s team would participate in HomeAway’s first partner Hackathon

10 Ways to Attract Travelers to Your Vacation Rental

What do guests look for when booking their vacation rental? Knowing the answer allows rental owners to market to their target audience.

Futurestay Named in Phocuswire’s Hot 25 Startups for 2020

Futurestay has been named in Phocuswire’s Hot 25 Startups for 2020, alongside companies like AirGateway, SkyLads, and Tastemakers.

Meet Jeni, Futurestay’s UX Product Developer

While you may know our Rental Advisors, Founders, and C-Suite, do you know the people who build and maintain Futurestay? They’re our product and tech team.

Meet Faber, Futurestay’s Principal Systems Architect

Our goal is to introduce the entire Futurestay team to our community through one-on-one interviews. You can get to know the people you interact with every day or those who work behind the scenes.

Top 8 U.S. Locations for Vacation Rental Investing 2018

Vacation rentals are a type of short-term rental properties which have the added benefit of acting as your second home.

Futurestay Featured in Skift’s Top Travel Startups to Watch 2018

Skift writer Sean O’Neill includes Futurestay in Skift’s Top Travel Startups to Watch (2018).

Ladram Bay Holiday Park | Otterton, UK

Futurestay is excited to feature our third property spotlight! The vacation rental entrepreneur for this week is Mary Borlase. She owns a rental in Landram Bay Holiday Park, with breath-taking views and lovely amenities.

Futurestay at VRSS 2018

Futurestay COO, Jonathan Fabio to present “A Holistic Approach to OTAs” at VRSS 2018 in San Antonio, Texas.

Four Seasons Lodge | North Conway, New Hampshire

We’re excited to feature the Four Seasons Lodge in North Conway, New Hampshire as our second Property Spotlight!

Futurestay at UPitchNJ 2018

Futurestay CEO, S. Philip Kennard is selected to be a judge at UPitchNJ’s 2018 pitch competition.

4 Ways to Spend Your Free Time on Hospitality

Futurestay was built with the purpose of removing the manual, administrative tasks of running a rental business.

The Breeze | Terrell, Texas

Inspired by our rental entrepreneurs, we decided to create the Futurestay Property Spotlight. Here, we’ll showcase beautiful vacation rentals and the entrepreneurs who run them.

5 Unique Urban Accommodations | Airbnb

This time, we’ve decided to research a list of unique, urban accommodations. Read about these Superhost properties, from their location to positive reviews. Learn which accommodation got the most votes from our team.

The Future of Vacation Rental Management is Here

The most satisfying part of anyone’s work is when they have a positive effect on another person’s life.

7 Rural, Alternative Accommodations | Airbnb

When we think about vacation rentals, the go-to accommodations may be mansions or traditional homes. But as we know from Airbnb’s properties, anything can be a vacation rental.

Meet Kevin, Futurestay's Front-End Developer

Kevin started at Futurestay as an intern and has since expanded his role into a full-time developer. We’re excited to recognize Kevin and his accomplishments and welcome him to the team.

The 9 Best Vacation Rental Entrepreneurs to Learn From | Websites & Blogs

It’s time-consuming for vacation rental owners to search the internet for resources. Whether that’s for website help or product information, it’s hard to know what information is reliable.

7 Best Vacation Rental Industry Podcasts

With the increase in audio-engagement for information, other popular podcasts relate to the vacation rental industry. We found the best vacation rental podcasts from industry influencers. We’ve featured the top podcasts in our new e-book.

Meet James, Your Rental Business Specialist

Our new Rental Business Specialist is James. Read his interview below to learn more about his work on the Futurestay team.

Meet Laura, Your Rental Business Specialist

With Futurestay expanding its product features, office space, and sales, it is necessary to increase its team. Our goal at Futurestay is to automate the pieces of a vacation rental business. We’ve created a team that helps us do so.

Automation and OTAs | The Biggest Opportunity in Vacation Rentals

Sometimes it’s difficult to understand how industry news relates directly to your vacation rental business. We decided to start with the Wall Street Journal article called Expedia & Priceline Hone in on Airbnb’s Turf.

Futurestay at the 2017 Phocuswright Conference

Futurestay CEO, S. Philip Kennard and COO, Jonathan Fabio, attend the 2017 Phocuswright Conerence. Held annually, Phocuswright attracts over 1,600 decision makers and C-level executives, representing dozens of countries from every travel, tourism and hospitality sector.

Futurestay at the 2017 EDC Summit

On November 3, 2017 on the campus of NJIT, the Enterprise Development Center (EDC) will once again bring together the investor community of the Tri-State region for a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge technology and life science ventures!

Futurestay Ranks #30 in “Top 75 Vacation Rental Blogs”

A vacation rental is the renting out of a furnished apartment, house, or professionally managed resort-condominium complex on a temporary basis to tourists as an alternative to a hotel.

Futurestay CEO Teaches Market Segmentation at Morgan Stanley

Futurestay CEO S. Philip Kennard shares his insights on market segmentation. Newark Venture Partners, GitLinks, Landit, and Trigger Finance join Futurestay at Morgan Stanley.

One Step Closer to the Self-Renting Home™ | Autopilot Launch

Futurestay has provided 40,000+ rental entrepreneurs in over 180 countries with an accessible, powerful, all-in-one dashboard that controls a property everywhere.

Futurestay’s CEO Discusses the Importance of Vision in Team-building

Join KettleSpace and New York City Wired for a breakfast event aimed at teaching startups how to grow a business and a team using innovation.

Futurestay at Propelify 2017

In its second year on the national stage, Propelify (formerly Propeller Festival) stayed on script and delivered on Aaron Price’s vision of building a platform for the innovation community to ‘propelify’ ideas. It’s not the largest, most expensive or the flashiest, but Propelify lived up to its hype and delivered a unarguably high-quality innovation festival.

The Self-Renting Home featured in NYC Wired

Property owners with limited time could struggle with placing advertisements and signing up for multiple rental websites. New Jersey-based Futurestay.com, a website debuting an app in 2018, aims to make life easier for property owners wishing to rent out spaces part or full time. The service acts as a middleman, creating automation to allow multiple listings between Airbnb, HomeAway and other vacation rental websites.

Futurestay Settles into New Headquarters | An Interview with CEO S. Philip Kennard

Beginning July 1st Futurestay moved into its new headquarters in New Brunswick, NJ. This interview discusses the journey into a private, branded office. From the psychology behind the move to the creation of the space.

From Mexico to New Jersey: Abbi at Futurestay | An Interview

With Graphic and UX Design experience totaling 9+ years, Abbi was searching for “a place in a company where [she] could put [her] current skill-set to work, while having the chance to learn and improve.”

The Top 5 Fall Rental Locations (2017)

With summer coming to a close, travelers begin planning last minute vacations. Summer rentals wrap up for the season, fall rentals gain popularity. Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Halloween draw autumn travelers to find accommodations. Rental owners who experience the autumn season can use this in their favor.

5 Marketing Tips for Your Vacation Rental Lake House

From hammocks in the islands to multi-story mansions, every rental has unique marketing opportunities.

Designing a Vacation Rental Website Part 1 | Getting Started

It is important to create a website that gets guests to book your property. Here are the first steps to start a vacation rental website.

Designing a Vacation Rental Website Part 2 | Developing a Brand

Personalized and intentional design choices develop your brand. Other website features also give renters an idea of your business.

How to Write a Successful Vacation Rental Property Description

Crafting an accurate property description is the first step when marketing your property.

Everything You Need to Know About the Vacation Rental Industry | Part 2

The vacation rental industry’s history through different categories

Being a Vacation Rental Owner on an Island | Panama Series Part 3

Island life, as you can imagine, is fun. All the stresses that exist in more developed parts of the world are non-existent.

Community Is A Part Of Being A Vacation Rental Owner | Panama Series Part 4

We sat down with Matt and Danny (from Hotelito Del Mar) to discuss the current state of the vacation rental industry.

How to Identify Your Vacation Rental Target Audience

Renters searching for a property look for specific details. Such as the property’s location, price, amenities, and more.

How to Rent Your Home as a Weekend Rental Property

If you have two homes, rent one for the weekend while you live in the other. Or, rent your home when you travel. This is a way to make money while taking a break from your full-time property.

We’re All in this Together | A Letter from the CEO

Automating the process of renting a home is too big of a job for us to do alone. Thankfully, we have room for you on our team.

How to Create a Vacation Rental Welcome Book

It’s bound to happen that your guests will call you with questions.

How to Create a Winter Interior Checklist for Your Vacation Rental Property

Creating an interior checklist for winter will depend on the type of vacation rental you own.

How to Market Your Beachfront Vacation Rental

Beach vacation rentals make up 59% of vacation rental properties. The prime months for booking summer rentals are March and April.

Why You Should Hire Professional Painters for Your Vacation Rental Property

Painting allows for a clean, updated look without spending a lot of money.

How to Turnover Your Vacation Rental Property

How to Create a Vacation Rental Exterior Checklist for Winter

This article will discuss how to make an exterior checklist and prepare your home for winter.

What Costs to Avoid as a Vacation Rental Owner

If you already have a property, there are savings in services and budgets to consider.

The Differences between B&Bs and Vacation Rental Properties

In this post, we will discuss the B&B history, traits, and differences from vacation rentals.

5 Tips to Increase Your Vacation Rental Bookings

As vacation rental owners, you may be looking for ways to increase bookings. Depending on your budget and audience, here are 5 tips to get started.

The Best Resources for Vacation Rental Owners

These products, tips, and services make vacation rental owners management easier and successful.

How Vacation Rental Owners Should Handle a Negative Review

Reviews provide information about your rental property and sometimes reflect your hospitality.

How Vacation Rentals Save You Money

When planning a vacation or business trip, traveling has many expenses. From food to lodging, airfare or car rentals, the amount of money travelers spend is growing.

How to Pick a Location for a Vacation Rental Property

With the increase in vacation rental popularity, it is important to research the area you plan to buy in. Your vacation rental property’s location has a variety of financial impacts.

Why Professional Photos Boost Bookings for Your Vacation Property

According to a study by FlipKey, “Travelers are 83% more likely to inquire about property listings that contain over 20 photos.”

Marketing Tips for Log Cabin Owners

If you’re a log cabin rental owner, there is a target audience for your property. Marketing to this audience will increase your bookings.

How to Price Your Vacation Rental Property

As you get your vacation rental business started, you have to determine your pricing. It is important that you do your research.

How to List Your Rental Property During the Holidays

The holiday season is a great time of year for vacation rental owners to list their properties.

Would Guests Choose Your Property Over a Hotel?

The best ways to get bookings is to emphasize experience, amenities, and rates.

What Items You Should Provide for Your Vacation Rental Kitchen

A TripAdvisor study found that 83% of travelers thought a kitchen was the most important travel accommodation. Especially because of the savings vacation rental kitchens provide.

How Vacation Rental Owners Are Like Tech Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes. Regardless of the industry, they share common traits that differentiate them from the average person.

How to Get Vacation Rental Reviews for Higher Bookings

For 9 in 10 consumers, an online review is equally as important as a personal recommendation.

How to Get a Vacation Rental Business Started

Below are the steps and suggestions for getting your vacation rental on the market.

The Benefits of Owning a Pet-Friendly Vacation Rental Property

If guests can find a vacation rental that is pet-friendly, they can enjoy a relaxing vacation while keeping an eye on their pet.

Instagram and Your Vacation Rental Business

Social media platforms allow you to market your vacation rental and brand. You can use Instagram, personal blogs, Facebook, and Twitter, to name a few.

How to Add Value to Your Vacation Rental Property

Both interior and exterior updates increase your property’s value.

The Benefits of Hiring a Third-Party Cleaning Service

If you’ve ever considered booking a vacation rental property, cleanliness is at the top of the criteria list.

Winter Preparation for Vacation Rental Owners

For unprepared vacation rental owners, winter’s snowy conditions complicate their lives.

Everything You Need to Know About the Vacation Rental Industry | Part 1

The vacation rental market is expanding, and online booking is becoming more popular.

Why Vacation Rentals Scare the Hotel Industry

The origins of hotels have been the popular accommodations for travelers for many years. Hotels extend as far back as the ancient Greek and Roman times.

3 Tips for Marketing & Building Your Vacation Rental Business

Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been renting homes for years, it’s important to adapt to the current market.

Getting To Know Bocas | Panama Series Part 1

This summer we had the opportunity to visit one of our power-users in Panama.