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Vacation House Destinations Selects Vortex Managers
(News Item #0324, Published: 11/25/15, Author: , VortexVIP.com) – The only destination club specializing in Northwest Vacation Rental homes has selected Vortex Reservations to expand its properties and services. Read more
Marriott to urge guests to tip their housekeepers as part of new campaign
(News Item #0333, Published: 09/15/14, Author: Abha Bhattarai, WashingtonPost.com) – Marriott International wants to give its housekeepers a raise — and it is hoping customers will chip in. Read more
Varoom Vacation Rental Cooperative for Rent By Owners
(News Item #0295, Published: 02/01/14, Author: , Varoom.biz) – A novel new approach helps fill vacation Homes fill unoccupied dates by coordinating inquiries between managers and Rent by Owners with no risk or up front cost.. Read more
May 2013 Speakers Covered The Bases
(News Item #0283, Published: 05/07/13, Author: Josh Dettwiller, WAVRMA.org) – Speakers for the May 2012 get together of the Washington State Vacation Rental Managers Association (www.WAVRMA.org) covered topics from State Tourism to startling internet innovations. Read more
Your 2013 travel resolution? Don’t be a jerk
(News Item #0278, Published: 01/03/13, Author: , Seattle Times Newspaper) – Wheter you're flygin, driving or sailing, there's something about travel that brings out the jer in all of us. Read more
New Washington State Vacation Rental Website
(News Item #0271, Published: 06/01/12, Author: William Victor May, WAVRMA.org) – There is a new vacation rental website in Washington state that lists homes only from quality managers who are members of the Washington State Vacation Rental Managers Association. Read more
VRA Director - 10 Things Vacation-Rental Sites Won't Say
(News Item #0257, Published: 12/14/11, Author: Linda Lacina, Smart Money Magazine) – Since 2008, when Americans spent $24 billion on vacation rentals, the industry has undergone a veritable sea change, thanks to a new breed of travel-booking websites Read more
Elk Meadow Chalet joins Crystal Mountain Sunspots
(News Item #0236, Published: 06/23/11, Author: Jan Covey, CrystalMountainSunspots.com) – Named after the magnificent Roosevelt Elk that frequently graze the area, Elk Meadow Chalet is the newest Vacation Rental home in the area. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and sleeping for up to 12 guests. Read more
Jan Covey new Partner at Greenwater Crystal Mountain Vacation Rentals
(News Item #0253, Published: 03/01/11, Author: William Victor May, CrystalMountainSunspots.com) – Jan Covey assumes head of Crystal Mountain Sunspot Vacation Rental Managers. A long time resident she promises fast on-site services and wide spread advertising. Read more
Skiers rediscover White Pass
(News Item #0233, Published: 01/31/11, Author: Ron Judd, Seattle Times Newspaper) – The expansion of White Pass Ski Area, tied up by legal challenges for three decades, offers some important lessons in the balancing between public access and preservation of Northwest wilderness. Read more
Jonathan McIntyre re-joins Sunspot Resorts
(News Item #0230, Published: 01/24/11, Author: Ronald Wallace Lee, SunspotVacationRentals.com) – The years he spent in the Architectural industry gave Jonathan McIntyre a new perspective on the lodging industry. He has rejoined Sunspot Resorts to apply what he learned to hospitality. Read more
Chateau Timberline Managed by Vortex Managers
(News Item #0225, Published: 08/01/10, Author: William Victor May, ) – Chateau Timberline, near the South East entrance to Mount Rainier National Park, at Packwood Washington has appointed Sunspot Resorts as its Lodging management company. Read more
Breaking Ground on Gondola Project
(News Item #0207, Published: 04/27/10, Author: , CrystalMountainResort.com) – On 4/26/2010 a new Gondola Project began at the Crystal Mountain Ski Resort, which is a huge step in allowing Crystal Mountain to be operational year round. Read more
Mount Rainier Vacation Rentals Becomes a Sunspot
(News Item #0202, Published: 04/23/10, Author: Ronald Wallace Lee, SunspotVacationRentals.com) – Ms. PC Dickinson started mount Rainier Vacation Rentals four years ago and is now selling to Sunspot Resorts to offer more services to Owners and Guests. Read more
VRA Director - How to hunt a Midwest vacation rental
(News Item #0205, Published: 04/18/10, Author: Kate Silver, ChicagoTribune.com) – While vacation rentals are no new thing, but now the industry is growing due to the Internet and other factors according to VRIA President. Read more
Eight Rungs of the Giving Ladder
(News Item #0188, Published: 11/26/09, Author: William Victor May, VRIA.org) – Durring the Middle Ages a Jewish Rabbi created the Eight Rungs of Giving Ladder. It judges the motives, methods and sincerity of the giver. How do you rate? Read more
Friendliest Pet Video Contest Announced by FriendlyPetVacationRentals.com
(News Item #0171, Published: 08/27/09, Author: William Victor May, FriendlyPetVacationRentals.com) – Now your wacky, weird or just plain wonderful pet video can star on FriendlyPetVacationRentals.com. Read more
Sunspots President Says Book Last Minute, but You Won't Be Beached
(News Item #0163, Published: 07/10/09, Author: Andrea Sachs, WashingtonPost.com) – According to William May, President of Sunspot Inns, Resorts & Vacation Rentals (www.SunspotResorts.com) booking last minute won't leave you beached. Read more
Sunspot Resorts Offers CSA Vacation Rental Travel Insurance
(News Item #0152, Published: 06/25/09, Author: Ronald Wallace Lee, SunspotVacationRentals.com) – Sunspots Offers Vacation Rental Travel Insurance from CSA Travel Protection. Read more
Ocean Shores added to Sunspot Resorts Map
(News Item #0150, Published: 05/25/09, Author: Ronald Wallace Lee, SunspotVacationRentals.com) – Ocean Shores Reservation Service has joined the Sunspot Resorts Vacation Rental Network as an affiliate. The companies will provide services to each other's guests. Read more