POCONOS HOSTING ESSENTIALS

Everything short-term rental hosts and managers in the Poconos need for a successful season

IN THE NEWS

Wall Street Journal: Airbnb’s Secret Weapon to Fight State Laws: Its Hosts

The rising political clout of host groups comes at a crucial time for the U.S. short-term rental industry.

“In Pennsylvania, the Poconos Association of Vacation Rental Owners has biweekly calls with members of the two companies’ policy teams who help draft letters to homeowners associations and community boards,” said the group’s executive director Ricky Cortez.

“The professionalization of host advocacy efforts is really leading to a turning of the tides in a lot of communities,” said Noah Stewart, head of U.S. advocacy at Expedia Group.”

FEATURED RESOURCES

HOSTING ESSENTIALS REPLAY

Coming soon: Watch the recording of our June host meetup covering local travel trends and economic impact data, updates on local regulations, and important strategies for five-star stays and peace of mind.

Resources included in the event:

From the Poconos Vacation Rental Owners Association:

From the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau:

From the Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORs and regulatory updates:

From Rent Responsibly:

Other Resources:

DATA

Access research and travel impact studies

HOSTING

SEE PRO TIPS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR FIVE-STAR STAYS

REGULATIONS

SEE RULES and requirements for Poconos STRs

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Get premier resources and protect your Poconos short-term rental by joining the Poconos Association of Vacation Rental Owners

DID YOU KNOW

You can advertise your rentals on the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau accommodations directory by becoming a PMVB member!

+ Poconos Association of Vacation Rental Owners members get $100 off your PMVB membership

POWERED BY

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The Poconos VRO is the voice for the vacation home and short-term rental industry in the Poconos. We value a thriving vacation home rental industry in the Poconos that strengthens the regional economy and maintains the character of vacation home communities and nearby neighborhoods. PVRO Members are committed to operating quality STRs. We believe in being good neighbors. We believe in providing homes that are managed, maintained, and appropriately used in a manner that adds to the value and vitality of our beautiful Pocono Mountains and continues to be a major draw for visitors and tourism industry. Learn more at PoconosVRO.wildapricot.org.

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The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is a private, non-profit, membership organization established in 1934. We are the official destination marketing organization for the four counties of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne in northeastern Pennsylvania. The purpose of the PMVB is to promote tourism and the comprehensive marketing of our region, communities, and members to enhance their economic and environmental well-being. Learn more at PoconoMountains.com.

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Founded in 2019, Rent Responsibly is the community-building and education platform for short-term rental owners, hosts, and managers. Rent Responsibly’s mission is to empower short-term rental communities to collaborate and further responsible renting for the benefit of people, places, and planet. Learn more at RentResponsibly.org.

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