Property management in Orlando

What are we doing to navigate through this new uncertainty? And how can we protect the improvement in bookings we’ve seen lately? Here’s an update from our team. With the discovery of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the uncertainty that had been waning over recent months has returned to the travel industry. Travel operators are waiting to see what the effect will be on bookings. Booking rates around the world...

We’re delighted that the USA has recently announced that travel will reopen for vaccinated travellers from November 8. We’re already expected a surge in bookings and expect this to continue for the next few weeks. We know there is a lot of pent-up demand for Florida vacations in the European market. Given this expected surge, we need your help! Check your Ciirus calendars now! As you know, it is your...

With coronavirus cases rising across the United States, thanks to the spread of the more transmissible “delta” variant, the rebound of the travel and tourism sector has slowed in recent weeks, especially in Florida. In these challenging conditions, we thought it would be useful to provide all our homeowners with an overview of the current conditions in terms of the virus and its spread in Florida right now – and...

With bookings in Florida taking a hit from the pandemic again right now, we take another look at the RevMax dynamic pricing system with this guide for homeowners. Have you signed up to use our dynamic pricing service yet? If not, this blog is for you. It explains how dynamic pricing works and why it can help you maximise returns on your vacation home. The counter-intuitive profitability Let’s be clear...

We’re always on the look out for ways to make life easier for our homeowners and to make our operations even more efficient. That’s why we’re excited to bring you news about a new way for you to make payments to us: Zelle. About Zelle Let’s run through a few quick questions and answers about Zelle, so you can get a great overview of the payment option we are introducing....

Our New Linens Service from Standard Textile in Conjunction with Marriott. It’s great to be able to share some exciting news with homeowners this month. We’ve joined a new programme on preferential terms which enables us to source hotel-quality linens quickly and competitively. We’re eligible for the special terms thanks to our partnership with Marriott. Standard Textile has been supplying Marriott hotels with high quality bed and bath linens for...

Happy Fourth of July! We’d like to wish all our homeowners a very happy Independence Day. Please be aware that this year all the communities and resorts have emailed to advise that fireworks will not be permitted. We know this is disappointing because fireworks are such a traditional part of people’s celebrations, but it is really important to ensure that the rules are followed. Resorts are making this request because...

White Rose Villas is currently investing in some great new branding for the vehicles used by our housekeeping and maintenance teams – and we’d like you to get involved! Could you design a new image for our housekeeping and maintenance vehicles? If so, you could be in with a chance to win free property maintenance for a property for three months, courtesy of our team. That’s what we’re offering the...

Attention all homeowners! We’re currently in talks with a security company about some new, more robust pool alarms. We’re encouraging all homeowners to have them fitted. Please read on to find out why. Earlier this month, we received extremely sad news about a drowning on the Windsor Hills resort community. While this thankfully didn’t affect any of our homeowners directly or involve any of the homes we manage, we are...

Yes, it’s here again: recurring on the first Wednesday in February, it’s time to get this very important message across to your guests. Tell them of the many advantages to be gained by booking direct and abandoning third-party channels e.g. Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, TripAdvisor and Expedia. Many guests (and owners) are rightly dismayed at the ever-increasing (often hidden) guest/traveller fees piled on by these platforms; how can they be justified...