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VRIA Director - 10 Things Vacation-Rental Sites Won't Say

(News Item #0257, 12/14/11) 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

Icicle Riverhaus is Leavenworth Newest & Oldest Accommodations

(News Item #0240, 07/01/11) LeavenworthSunspots.com — There are cabins near the river or by the river. But Riverhaus is precisely perched on the banks of the famous Icicle River in the Bavarian village of Leavenworth. read more

Jonathan McIntyre re-joins Sunspot Resorts

(News Item #0230, 01/24/11) SunspotResorts.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 read more

Sunspots' President - How to hunt a Midwest vacation rental

(News Item #0206, 04/18/10) 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

VRIA Director - How to hunt a Midwest vacation rental

(News Item #0205, 04/18/10) 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

VRIA Umbria Chapter Recuits Throughout Italy

(News Item #0199, 04/15/10) VRIA.org — VRIA Italian Chapter Directory recruits leaders for other provinces. read more

VRIA Opens First Chapter in Italy

(News Item #0200, 03/15/10) VRIA.org — The Vacation Rental Industry Association (VRIA) has announced the formation of its first Chapter in Italy, in the province of Umbria. Headed up by Giuseppe Nuzzaci. read more

VRIA Announces Vacation Rental Angels Program

(News Item #0193, 12/25/09) VRIA.org — Christmas Day, the Vacation Rental Industry Association announced the creation of the Vacation Rental Angel Program to recognize members who regularly donate vacation home use to charitable causes. read more

Home Rentals at Olympics Make Charity A Winner

(News Item #0196, 12/22/09) Seattle Times Newspaper — HomeForTheGames.com offers 170 rental homes for the Vancouver BC Olympics with proceeds going to Charity. read more

Washington State's Most Remote Luxury Retreat

(News Item #0190, 12/15/09) SunspotResorts.com — It sites five miles above 4,000 foot Blewett Pass but is kind of luxuriouis private vacation rental home you only see in prestigious magazines. 5 Bedrooms, 3 baths and packed with activities and fun. read more

Eight Rungs of the Giving Ladder

(News Item #0188, 11/26/09) 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

Stevens Pass Opening Day, Thursday November 19, 2009

(News Item #0186, 11/16/09) StevenPass.com — After consistent periods of cold temperatures and heavy snowfall, Stevens Pass Winter Resort is excited to announce opening day for the 2009 - 2010 winter season, Thursday November 19th, 2009. read more

Amtrak Empire Builder Service to Leavenworth, WA, to Begin September 25, 2009

(News Item #0180, 09/17/09) — Community Celebrates the Restoration of Rail Passenger Service with Opening of Icicle Station read more read more

Friendliest Pet Video Contest Announced by FriendlyPetVacationRentals.com

(News Item #0171, 08/27/09) FriendlyPetVacationRentals.com — Now your wacky, weird or just plain wonderful pet video can star on FriendlyPetVacationRentals.com. read more

AirBnb.com another website says Sunspots President

(News Item #0162, 07/26/09) WashingtonPost.com — William May, President of Sunspot Inns, Resorts & Vacation Rentals is quoted in the Washington Post about a new Vacation Rental Website - AirBnb.com. read more

VRIA Director Says Book Last Minute, but You Won't Be Beached

(News Item #0160, 07/10/09) WashingtonPost.com — According to William May, Director of the Vacation Rental Industry Association (VRIA.org), booking last minute won't leave you beached. Check out Cape Map. read more