From Corporate Tech to Vacation Rentals with Josh Meisel of iTrip Austin
February 4, 2025
Join Lynell Gordon as she explores the intersection of technology and hospitality with Josh Meisel, owner of iTrip Austin. Drawing from his corporate technology background at VRBO/HomeAway and other tech giants, Josh shares innovative approaches to property management, including midterm rental strategies, smart amenity investments, and technology-driven operations.
This episode is sponsored by iTrip.
In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show: How We Grow, host Lynell Gordon sits down with Josh Meisel, a former tech executive bringing corporate innovation to vacation rental management.
Together they explore:
- Leveraging technology for streamlined property operations
- Navigating seasonal markets through midterm rental strategies
- Transforming standard properties into premium vacation experiences
- Building a responsive local team for superior guest service
- The reality of transitioning from corporate life to property management
Josh Meisel brings unique expertise from his roles at VRBO/HomeAway, Amazon, and FinTech companies to his position as owner of iTrip Austin. Through his innovative approach to technology integration and systematic revenue management, he's transformed how vacation rentals operate in the Austin market while maintaining high guest satisfaction across multiple properties.
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