WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS

Weekly educational webinars for vacation rental professionals

The CiiRUS team and special guests explore how vacation rental professionals are growing and thriving through challenging times. We look at the trends in technology, guest service, and data that power the industry and drive property managers forward. New episodes feature on this page every Wednesday!

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 12 - HomeToGo BounceBack Recap

HomeToGo, the fastest-growing distribution channel for property managers, giving them the power of an OTA and the control of a direct booking is now offering 0% commission for first-time users who join before the end of August 2020. In this webinar, we catch up with Rachel Tabellion to learn more about the HomeToGo platform, and the value of connecting directly through the built-in CiiRUS Channel Manager.

 

Ep. 11 - HomeToGo BounceBack

HomeToGo, the fastest-growing distribution channel for property managers, giving them the power of an OTA and the control of a direct booking is offering 0% commission for first-time users who join before the end of August 2020. In this webinar, we dive deep with Rachel Tabellion to learn more about the HomeToGo platform, and the value of connection directly through the built-in CiiRUS Channel Manager.

 

Ep. 10 - Partner Success

Join a fascinating discussion with Josh, Brian, and Shalini, CiiRUS' VP of Partner Success. We discuss how CiiRUS is working to keep its customers ahead of the curve and provide new, innovative ways of supporting your business. We also share a tips to improve standing on OTAs, and how to manay listing content for maximum success.

 

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Ep. 09 - Task Manager

This Summer, the long-awaited CiiRUS Task Manager App launches! In this webinar, Josh & Brian dive deep into the new custom checklist module for housekeeping, maintenance, and inspections. Find out how Task Manager will be used to increase operational efficiency, staff morale, and the guest experience.

 

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Ep. 08 - Vrbo & CiiRUS Partnership

Join the CiiRUS Team alongside Vrbo's John Suzuki and Stacey Shomion for a closer look at travel psychology in the post-pandemic era, and how vacation rental managers are adjusting their listings to be successful on Vrbo in light of the changes. Hear inside tips, insight, and uplifting conversation from the panel of experts.

 

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Ep. 07 - Guest Communications

CiiRUS' VP of Development Coordination joins us for a closer look at the mountain of guest communication tools in CiiRUS. Learn how to leverage promotions and added values to entice past guests back with direct bookings. We also cover how to automate away hours of manual work through the software's built-in email and text messaging solutions.

 

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Ep. 06 - Pricing & Operations Strategy

A panel of industry experts, including technologists, entrepreneurs, and two leading property managers joins Josh & Brian to talk operational strategy. Gain insight into how the thought leaders in vacation rental management are strategizing within their business to capitalize on unique circumstances, and what you can start doing now to secure a faster post-pandemic recovery.

 

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Ep. 05 - Tax & Local Government

Josh & Brian talk to Osceola County Tax Collector, Bruce Vickers. Osceola is home to Disney World, bringing with it tens of thousands of rental homes. Learn about how VR-rich counties are handling the pandemic as it relates to vacation rentals, and what fellow VRMs can do now to fight back alongside their local leaders.

 

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Ep. 04 - Data, Rates, & Revenue

VP of Revenue at CiiRUS, Diego Rodriguez, and CEO at Key Data Dashboard, Jason Sprenkle join Brian & Josh. In this all-star panel, we discuss prevailing trends amidst the pandemic, and how hot-spots in the industry are starting to bounce back. We also discuss critical steps VRMs should be taking to ensure their business is set up for profitability as we navigate the new climate.

 

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Ep. 03 - Housekeeping

Brian & Josh welcome special guest Durk Johnson from the Housekeeping Solutions Team. Durk explains how VRMs should prioritize housekeeping during the pandemic and beyond. We also give a special first-look at the brand new CiiRUS Task Manager feature, which will be included in the platform at no cost.

 

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Ep. 02 - Industry Action

The Florida VRMA's Executive Director, Denis Hanks, joins Josh & Brian to talk about emergency action being taken by industry activists to fight back against challenges to the industry, and harmful legislation.

 

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Ep. 01 - Welcome to the Fight

CiiRUS CMO Josh Parry and CiiRUS VP of Product Brian Hamaoui welcome you to the first episode of Fighting Back Together. Join us for a discussion about the challenges ahead for vacation rental professionals, and how we can take the first step to making sure the industry can return from these times even more successful than we went in.

 

More Educational CiiRUS Webinars:

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CiiRUS One

Get oriented with the new online user interface now available to all CiiRUS customers!

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Rental Exchange

Learn how to pick and choose live bookings from CiiRUS wholesale partners.

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Airbnb Updates

Expand connectivity with full sync for reviews and messages between CiiRUS & Airbnb.

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Home To Go

Get onboard with one of the newest OTAs on the market with helpful tips for success.

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Key Data Dashboard

Gain insight into critical performance indicators for your business.

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Vrbo: Be Chosen

Learn how to stand out from the crowd and be chosen by travelers on the Vrbo platform.

Contact Us

Let us know how we can help.

The CiiRUS Team is hard at work helping the vacation rental community fight back against these incredibly challenging times.

We are in the fight with you, and we will continue being a resource to help however we can. Now is a great time to take stock of your software usage, and work with us to help set you up for success. 

Remember:

  • Support hours are unchanged by phone and email
  • Training sessions can still be reserved by appointment
  • We will be live every Friday at 11am here with new information
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