Tune in to hear, “What’s Happening in the World of Insurance” on April 9th at 6PM. Local insurance expert Jan Loewen from Loewen Insurance Services and Nick Massey, CSO of Proper Insurance , will guide you through the complexities of insuring your home while engaging in short-term rentals. Bring your questions and learn about crucial topics for California short-term rental owners, including: What steps should short-term rental owners take to ensure they have adequate insurance coverage? How does the insurance coverage change if the property is used for both short-term rentals and as a primary residence? What specific coverage does short-term rental insurance include for properties? Are there any exclusions in short-term rental insurance policies that property owners should be aware of? How does short-term rental insurance protect against loss of revenue? How does the insurance handle situations where guests violate local short-term rental ordinances? Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into short-term rental insurance. Register now to secure your spot in the webinar.

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Dear Fellow Hosts, The Sonoma County Coalition of Hosts and Friends is bringing you an online seminar entitled: “What Lies Ahead” -Sonoma County's Economic Outlook and Tourism Expectations for 2025. The more information you have about travelers to our county and the strength and understanding of the economy, the better you can tailor your Short Term Rental operations to meet the needs of consumers. Tune in to hear: Ethan Brown, Executive Director of the Economic Development Board of Sonoma County and Claudia Vecchio, President and CEO of Sonoma County Tourism will illuminate the strengths, weaknesses, and changing landscape of our economy. Please come with lots of questions, and invite fellow hosts, and travel related businesses to join you. This will take place: Tues. March 4th, 2025 at 6 PM. REGISTER HERE Advance questions for our experts to answer can be sent to us here at sonomacountycoalitionofhosts@gmail.com .

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PHOCUSWRIGHT/VRMB SURVEY COLLAB Phocuswright is the leading travel industry resear ch firm, and they're conducting a 10-minute survey to study the U.S. short-term rentals market and understand key trends among homeowners and hosts who rent their properties to travelers.

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