October 2024 Newsletter
Alliance Updates
Welcome Viva PR’s Newest Members 🎉
Please help us warmly welcome our newest members of Viva PR! Thank you for supporting our local short-term rental community. We’re happy you’re here!
Welcome to Viva PR 👋
- Bradley Peterson
- Migdalia Kaye
- Carol Rivera
- Grecia Marin
Not yet a Viva PR member? Don’t miss out on great hosting resources and networking opportunities. Join today for just $75!
Co-President’s Summary: Vacation Rental World Summit 2024
By Alma Bair
This fourth year of attending the VRWS (Vacation Rental World Summit) in Porto, Portugal, was again a huge success. Antonio really knows how to put on a meaningful show!
My objective in attending was twofold:
- Learning and growing from best practices and new trends in the rental industry as a professional Vacation Rental Manager
- Gaining inspiration and connections to help put together a fantastic sequel to the Rebook conference on Feb. 1 as the Co-President for our Alliance.
This event brought together industry leaders to reveal the latest insights and data trends that can give property managers a serious edge. From AI innovations to shifting market strategies, the event was packed with invaluable takeaways.
Vacation Rental World Summit Conference
The Vacation Rental World Summit Conference, held earlier this month in Porto, Portugal, brought together vacation rental professionals from 39 countries. Most were European property managers, but Antonio, the event creator, showed the opening slides of one small dot in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico. Shoutout to Viva PR Co-President, Alma Bair for representing Puerto Rico during the event!
Local News
Gubernatorial Candidate Positions on STRs
From El Nuevo Dia & Viva PR
As part of the electoral process/race, El Nuevo Dia interviewed the four gubernatorial candidates on affordable housing and related issues, including their positions on STR growth/regulations. For your benefit, we are including each candidate’s complete interview in Spanish, together with a translation of their comments on short-term rentals.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, Dec. 3 | 6 PM AST
Join us for the next Viva PR Meetup on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6 PM at the VERANDA Rooftopin beautiful San Juan. It’s the perfect chance for STR hosts, owners, and operators to collaborate, make great connections, and get the inside scoop on Viva PR’s exciting initiatives. Whether you’re new to the scene or a seasoned pro, you won’t want to miss this fun and informative evening. Drinks, networking, and insights—what more could you ask for?
📆Date: Tuesday, Dec. 3
⏰Time: 6 PM AST
📍Location: VERANDA Rooftop (1060 Ashford Ave. San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907)
*FREE Entrance to Viva PR Members
Local Tourism Trends
👍Visitors Report High Satisfaction Levels
From Discover Puerto Rico
Overall visitor reporting shows high levels of satisfaction with travel to Puerto Rico. For additional information and to see what areas visitors reported room for improvement on, read the full report.
📈Positive Tourism Projections for Year-End
From Discover Puerto Rico
Fourth-quarter reporting indicates a positive trend in the year-end outlook for travel in Puerto Rico, with hotel occupancy predicted to increase 2.5% and rental occupancy predicted to increase 15%.
🌴Puerto Rico Among Top Caribbean Destinations for American Travelers this Winter
From NimB
According to Mabrian Technologies, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and the Mexican Caribbean are expected to be among the most visited destinations for American travelers this winter.