Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
With more than 35 years of combined experience in vacation rentals, Alex Husner and Annie Holcombe have teamed up to connect the dots between inspiration and opportunity, seeking to find the one story, idea, strategy or decision that led to their guests big A-HA moment. Join them, as they highlight the REAL stories behind the people and brands that have built vacation rentals into the 100 BILLION dollar industry it is today.
Podcasting since 2021 • 266 episodes
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
Latest Episodes
The Realities of Operating in a Legacy Vacation Rental Market, with Tom Stewart of Resort Realty
In this episode, Tom Stewart, COO of Resort Realty, joins Alex & Annie to talk about the realities of running a vacation rental business in the Outer Banks, one of the most established and distinctive markets in the industry. They get into ...
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Episode 271
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How Booking.com and It’s A Penalty Are Addressing Human Trafficking in Hospitality
Human trafficking is a complex and often misunderstood issue, and one that exists across communities, including within hospitality.In this episode, we’re joined by Betsy Steckler, Regional Director of Partner Services at Booking.com
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Episode 270
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London Calling: A Preview of the Short Stay Summit with Leo Walton & Sarah Nan DuPre
In this episode, we’re joined by Leo Walton, Co-founder of Truvi, and Sarah Nan DuPre, Strategic Partnerships Director at AirDNA. Leo and Sarah are also the co-hosts of The Check-In Podcast, and they join us for a conversation abo...
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Episode 269
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The Future of Vacation Rental Distribution with Blake Warner of BookingPal
Distribution in the vacation rental industry has never been more complex. Property managers today are balancing major OTAs, niche platforms, emerging luxury channels, and an increasingly layered tech stack, all while trying to deliver exception...
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Episode 268
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42:51
1st of the Month Bonus: Intentional Growth in a Rapidly Evolving STR Market with Carly Traub
Growth in short-term rentals often gets framed as a numbers game. More properties, more markets, more tech, and more scale.But what if growth isn’t about doing more but choosing better?In this 1st of the Month Bonus episode, Alex ...
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Episode 267
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