Vortex News
Yelp aggressive Ad company
(News Item #0292, Published: 01/16/14, Author: Terry Thomas, Seattle Times Newspaper) – Is Yelp an impartial free service to consumers or an aggressive advertising company touting the services of paying clients, asks guest columnist Terry Thomas. Read more
The New ExecutiveSuites.es
(News Item #0139, Published: 01/01/14, Author: William Victor May, ExecutiveSuites.org) – A website that includes listing of share office suite operators the world over and an easy search to find what you want. 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
WAVRMA widens doors for new members & directors
(News Item #0263, Published: 04/27/12, Author: William Victor May, WAVRMA.org) – Washington State Vacation Rental Manager Association returns to its roots of free wwheeling open-forum trade association open to membeship by managers, suppliers and vacation rental suppoters. 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
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
VRA Umbria Chapter Recuits Throughout Italy
(News Item #0199, Published: 04/15/10, Author: , VRIA.org) – VRIA Italian Chapter Directory recruits leaders for other provinces. Read more
VRA Opens First Chapter in Italy
(News Item #0200, Published: 03/15/10, Author: , 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
VRA Announces Vacation Rental Angels Program
(News Item #0193, Published: 12/25/09, Author: , 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, Published: 12/22/09, Author: Jack Broom, 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, Published: 12/15/09, Author: Ronald Wallace Lee, SunspotVacationRentals.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, 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
VRA Director Says Book Last Minute, but You Won't Be Beached
(News Item #0160, Published: 07/10/09, Author: Andrea Sachs, 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
First Vacation Rental Multiple Listing Service Announced
(News Item #0145, Published: 03/29/09, Author: William Victor May, VRMLS.org) – World's first Multiple Listing Service (MLS) has been created by the Vacation Rental Industry Association. www.VRMLS.org is a true Open-Submission and Open-Distribution Service. Read more
Office condo creativity - Commercial realty developers launch niche project in south Charlotte
(News Item #0140, Published: 12/16/08, Author: Doug Smith, CharlotteObserver.com) – Read more
Making the most of hotel alternatives
(News Item #0133, Published: 09/25/08, Author: , CNN.com) – Read more
New Apocalyptic Sign: family "staycations"
(News Item #0125, Published: 08/07/08, Author: Ron Judd, Seattle Times Newspaper) – Read more
Skip the Hotel, Rent a House
(News Item #0113, Published: 05/23/08, Author: , NA) – Read more
Merrie Monarch Festival is the Olympics of Hula
(News Item #0042, Published: 11/16/07, Author: Ronald Wallace Lee, SunspotVacationRentals.com) – Read more