Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association

1. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association

2. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association What is FVRMA? A statewide association, formed to meet the professional needs of those companies who rent and manage resort, vacation and other short-term rentals, enabling you to reap the benefits that come with a consolidated voice representing YOU and your fellow rental managers on regulatory and other issues.

3. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association FVRMA MISSION STATEMENT The Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association (FVRMA) exists to serve as a vehicle to increase public awareness of vacation rental lodging and enhance members’ business through education, professional standards, marketing, political involvement, and industry networking. FVRMA provides a consolidated voice representing members on regulatory and other issues vital to survival in the vacation rental business.

4. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association FVRMA is Your source for: • Information • Influence • Interaction • Education • Profitability

5. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association #1 INFORMATION Be the first in your community to hear the • Latest Industry trends • Topical Business information affecting short-term & vacation rentals

6. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association How does FVRMA keep you abreast of all industry changes? As a Member you will receive: • FVRMA Newsletter • FVRMA NewsFlash Bulletins • FVRMA Website Members’ only access • FVRMA Broadcast e-mails & Faxes

7. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association #2 As a Member of FVRMA you will increase your Influence to impact your business: FVRMA members benefit almost on a daily basis from FVRMA’s involvement in the: • Legal Arena • Legislative Arena • Regulatory Arena

8. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • INFLUENCE Through FVRMA the voice of the rental management industry is heard on key issues affecting how we do business each and every day. FVRMA is the voice on legislative issues, such as Chapter 509 reform!

9. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association # 3 Increase your INTERACTION • FVRMA offers the membership a variety of activities at both State and Local Community levels enhancing networking and interaction with peers facing the same challenges and issues.

10. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association #4 Enhance your EDUCATION Opportunities • FVRMA Traveling Workshops • FVRMA Annual Conference & Trade Show • FVRMA Educational Seminars

11. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association FVRMA Annual Conference & Trade Show The one-stop source for rental managers for: • Information • Tools • Knowledge • Trade Show

12. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association INFORMATION At the FVRMA Annual Conference your will receive information on Current Industry topics: • Legislative Forecasting • Management/Business • Regulatory Paperwork • Marketing • Customer Satisfaction

13. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • Tools – examples of Seminars at past Meetings • Forces Shaping Florida Tourism • Strategies for Defending or Growing Market Share in Today’s Economy • Guide to Web Site Visibility • Web Bookings for Dummies • Property Management Issues • The Root of Customer Service • Future of the Industry

14. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • KNOWLEDGE Leaders of the vacation rental industry, together with Nationally recognized business icons and your state peers, impart wisdom & experience to attendees attending the Annual Meeting.

15. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • FVRMATRADE SHOW Learn the latest developments in products & services through FVRMA affiliate members at the Annual Conference Trade Show – complete line of suppliers representing the vacation rental industry!

16. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • FVRMA Annual Conference supports your networking opportunities • Meet others associated with the same industry • Discuss the challenges & opportunities affecting the vacation rental industry

17. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association The FVRMA Annual Conference provides: • Information • Tools • Knowledge • Trade Show • Not only for FVRMA members, but for Members’ staffs as well – staff can benefit from the workshops and auxiliary seminars pinpointed to develop their knowledge of the industry and ability to

18. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • Membership in FVRMA is Valuable • Membership in FVRMA assists in: • Learning the latest in product & services • Education through Supplier-authored articles in FVRMA Newsletter • Supplier provided workshops

19. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • Take a look at the impact FVRMA has had on the industry: • Served on FREC Advisory Panel • Addressed inadequacies of Chapter 475 for Rental Managers • Participated in the exemption of short term rentals from regulation by Florida Department of Real Estate to the auspices of Chapter 509

20. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • FVRMA Has Had in Impact: • Negotiated with Florida State Fire Marshall to modify unwarranted fire safety regulations for single family homes and condos in regard to rental properties.

21. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • FVRMA Has Had an Impact: • Negotiated with Division of Hotels and Restaurants to exempt certain unnecessary & burdensome requirements for resort homes and condos: i.e., posting rates in units, sanitizing housewares, public bathroom regulation, and paperwork filing rates.

22. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • FVRMA Has Had an Impact: • A major participant in the 2001 Polk County Lawsuit which would have eliminated short term rentals in single family neighborhoods citing them as “commercial enterprises.” FVRMAacted with a collective industry voice, legal representation and funding. • The result: FVRMA assisted in protecting your ability to represent these properties!

23. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • FVRMA continues to provide: Workshops, Seminars & Hospitality Classes at reduced rates for FVRMA member companies’ staffs – well received and attended by the membership.

24. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • And, FVRMAcontinues to represent you and your company by providing input on industry concerns to the Hotel and Restaurant Advisory Council. FVRMA is your voice in thwarting unwarranted state regulations adversely affecting your business and promoting statutes & regulations to improve your ability to compete and thrive while still protecting the safety and economic well-being of the consumer.

25. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • Benefits of Membership are simple: • Education • Advocacy on the State & National Level • Awareness of future industry trends • Networking • Industry Supplier Contacts

26. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association But, I purposely left one point to discuss by itself: Perhaps the #1 Reason for Joining your Peers and becoming a member of FVRMA is • Profitability

27. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • Profitability • As a FVRMA member, you will have numerous opportunities to learn new and innovative ways to streamline your operation and improve your bottom line. • Isn’t that what we all strive to achieve? • Your dues will turn into golden opportunities!

28. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association Besides, • FVRMA Membership is FUN!

29. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • Why I personally value my individual membership in FVRMA? • Peers & Acquaintances I have met • Geographic Contacts within the State • What I have learned in industry issues • How my business has benefited from “early warning” information on issues affecting my company.

30. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • So Why Not Join? • Why not Today? • Membership application affords you the opportunity to attend the 2007 Annual Meeting at the Member Rate!

31. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • 2007 FVRMA Annual Conference When? May 2006 Where? Orlando, Florida The Place To Be and To Be Seen In the Industry!

32. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association Scenes from previous Annual Meetings

36. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association Speakers from our 2006 Annual Meeting: • General Session Keynote Speakers: Dale A. Brill, Ph.D., Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Florida Herb Malone, President, CEO Alabama Gulf Coast CVB • Discussing Forces Shaping Florida Tourism, and • Rebounding from Disasters

37. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • Brian Sharples, CEO WVR Group “Rent by Owner” Listing Sites – Enemy or New Best Friend?” • Dr. Walter Klages, President, The Klages Group “The Changing World of Tourism: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”

38. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • James R. Mitchell, Esq, Attorney, Baker & Hostetler, LLP Property Management Agreements • John Waddy, CEO, Travel eMarketing The Latest Trends in Online Marketing And even more…..

39. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • Steve Craig, President Pro Resort Housekeeping “Stupid Owner Tricks and How They Were Dealt With” “Ten Tips for Success at Vacation Rental Housekeeping” • Rita Suiter, Owner & Coach FiveStar Customer Service “The Balancing Act of Customer Satisfaction”

40. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association Wait, there were even more incredible presentations: • Doug Kennedy, President & CEO The Douglas Kennedy Company “Maximizing Reservation Sales Success in 2006 and Beyond”

41. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • You won’t want to miss: • Beverly Patrick, President & CEO Bhpresentations “Uncivil Wars: Creating the Perfect Environment” Look at a blueprint for a better business environment, yet have fun at the same time…

42. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • And, networking opportunities at • Opening Reception • Industry Luncheon • Annual Banquet

43. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association FVRMA Annual Meeting 2007 May 2007

44. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • Annual Membership Dues • Vacation Rental Manager - $295.00 Condominiums and/or homes short term • Associate Member - $95.00 Additional company representatives • Affiliate Member - $250.00 Sponsor, Suppliers, Vendors, Service Agents, Professionals, Contractors and others providing Services to FVRMA members

45. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • Review of Benefits of Membership • Education • Newsletter, electronic updates • Voice on Legislative & Regulatory Issues • Membership Directory • Supplier Contacts • Networking • Profitability!

46. Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association • Thank you for your time • FVRMA: The Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association welcomes your participation & membership!