SkyRun Vacation Rentals – Park City & Deer Valley Now Offers Luxury and Premium Rental Properties on Homes & Villas by Marriott International

SkyRun Vacation Rentalsannounced that select rental properties in Park City and Deer Valley, Utah are now available on Homes & Villas by Marriott International. The premium home rental offering provides guests, including more than 140 million members of its travel program Marriott Bonvoy, extraordinary options to choose from when booking travel from among its 30 … Read more

Vacation Rental Franchising Vs. Doing it on Your Own

Anyone interested in owning a vacation rental management business will at some point ask themselves the question, “why should I spend the money to license a vacation rental business when I could go out and do this on my own at a fraction of the cost?” After all, most people in the U.S. have gone … Read more

The Top 5 Lifestyle Benefits of Being a Vacation Rental Owner

At SkyRun, we believe buying a vacation property should be seen as a lifestyle investment. Why? The answer is in the name—a “vacation” property is ideally an exciting purchase for you, that holds the keys to your future getaways, adventures, and quality time with family & friends! Many benefits and responsibilities come with owning a … Read more

Your Investment, Our Priority – Part 3/4

We understand your investment in a vacation home is a big decision, requiring a high level of care and attention. Choosing a property manager can be challenging—how do you know they are staying ahead of the curve in technology and hospitality, on top of everything else? In this third blog in a series of four, … Read more

How Do I Find Homeowners for My SkyRun Vacation Rental Program?

The cornerstone of being a SkyRun Vacation Rental Destination Owner is, of course, having vacation rental properties in your inventory. No properties to rent, no money coming in. It’s the basis of the business. So, we’re not going to let you flounder when it comes to accumulating inventory for your business. In other words, our … Read more

SkyRun Vacation Rentals Names Lukas Krause as New CEO During Time of Record Growth

SkyRun Vacation Rentals is proud to announce Lukas Krause as their new CEO. Lukas has a history of successfully scaling brand name franchise companies, and will officially join the company on July 1, 2021. SkyRun has been growing at a 40% year-over-year rate across 35 locally owned and operated locations. The demanding growth required a … Read more

Announcing our Preferred Connectivity Partner status with Vrbo

Our high-quality connection delivers valuable tools and reliable experiences that fuel business growth. Today we’re announcing our status as a 2021 Vrbo Preferred Connectivity Partner. Our recognition as a Preferred Connectivity Partner underscores our focus on building and maintaining a high-quality connection that empowers our customers to grow their businesses on the Vrbo marketplace. Preferred … Read more

Making Money in a SkyRun Vacation Rental Management Business: How do you make money and how long does it take to make a profit?

These are more than likely the two most important questions a potential Vacation Rental Management (VRM) business owner will have. How do I make money and how long will it take to start making money? Both fair questions, so let’s get started. How Do I Make Money in the Vacation Rental Management Business? Commissions The … Read more

SkyRun Vacation Rentals Announces the Passing of Barry Cox, Co-founder and CEO

With great sadness, SkyRun Vacation Rentals announces the passing of Barry Cox, Co-founder and CEO, on May 10, 2021. In January, Mr. Cox had announced he would step down as CEO to bring new leadership to SkyRun and focus on his fight against esophageal cancer. Mr. Cox and Steve Falk created SkyRun Vacation Rentals in … Read more

SkyRun Destinations: What Markets are Available, and Do I Need to Live Where I Own?

Now for the fun part! Destinations are by far the best part about being in the SkyRun vacation rental business. It’s the glamorous part that shines! But there are a few logistics to consider when deciding on which destination market will be yours. Types of Markets Two types of markets are available to SkyRun Destination … Read more

Park City Vacation Rentals and A New Type of Traveler

When Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort ended their season early on March 14, 2020, there was considerable anxiety surrounding the future of vacation rentals in Park City. Facing an uncertain future, owners braced for the worst—weeks or months without income from bookings. In a surprising twist, by May 2020, reservations in the Park … Read more

Why Park City vacation rentals are poised to see record-breaking earnings in 2021

Uncertainty around international travel has many Americans looking closer to home for their next getaway, showing a strong preference for locations within driving distance as opposed to requiring a flight. With Park City’s easy access and central location to many larger cities, it’s no wonder that our picturesque town is set to be a top … Read more