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How to Promote Your Kissimmee Vacation Home During a Pandemic

Posted by Team Donovan on September 9th, 2020

The vacation rental industry (like so many others) has been impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Fears of exposure to the virus, social distancing guidelines, and restrictions on travel have led to a drop in short-term holiday rental bookings.

To provide some perspective, in 2018, more than 14 million tourists stayed in vacation rental homes in Florida. And half of Osceola County’s $60 million in annual tourist development tax revenue comes from vacation rentals.

Knowing how to promote short-term rentals during a pandemic helps today’s homeowners maximize the value of their Kissimmee holiday homes in an uncertain economy.

Highlight the Cleanliness and Safety of Your Home

Guests have changed their expectations about a vacation home’s…

Top Cleaning Tips for Vacation Rentals during COVID-19

Posted by Team Donovan on August 19th, 2020

The COVD-19 pandemic has changed how vacation rental homeowners clean and maintain their Kissimmee vacation rentals to keep themselves and their guests safe.

The following top cleaning tips for vacation rentals help you comply with local and national standards while getting the most out of your vacation rental home.

Understand the Needs of Guests Staying in Your Vacation Rental Home

Staying in a clean home and keeping loved ones safe has become the top priority for guests when booking a vacation rental property. Homeowners need to make sure that cleaning staff and property managers understand what to do before and after every guest stays in your home.

Cleaning staff must safely use germicides and other specialized cleaning products while…