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:
- Learn more about how you can feature your property to travelers >
- Check out all PMVB’s research and travel impact reports >
- Sign up for Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau e-newsletter >
From the Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORs and regulatory updates:
- Learn more about the Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORs >
- See the Monroe County model ordinance >
- View rules for Monroe County >
- View tax requirements for Monroe County >
From Rent Responsibly:
- Learn more about Rent Responsibly >
- Free templates and other resources for guest comms like house rules samples, copy-and-paste messages, FAQ responses, pre-booking red flag checklist, and more inside the RR Network. Join the network for free >
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
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
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.
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.
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.