Barefoot Technologies Blog- Vacation Rental Industry News

Book Direct Day Is Coming: Put Your Direct Channel to Work 

OTAs Fill Nights. Direct Bookings Build Businesses. 

If you want more control over revenue, guest relationships, and brand loyalty- February 4 matters. 

Leading the Way: The Origins and Ongoing Impact of VRPOMe in Maine 

In 2013, a small but determined group of Maine vacation rental professionals came together with one mission: to protect the future of vacation rentals in their state. What began as a grassroots response to a proposed piece of legislation has evolved into a respected organization that advocates, educates, and unites the industry — the Vacation Rental Professionals of Maine (VRPOMe, Inc.). 

Barefoot Technologies, a leading provider of short-term, mid- and long rental management software with full trust accounting, today announced a new partnership with Clearview Merchant Services, a payment processing company focused on transparency, simplicity, and real savings. 

Solutions Engineer – Job Description 

How a Consultative Approach Sets You Up for Long-Term Success
Why Having a True Partner Matters in Property Management Software

When it comes to choosing a property management system (PMS), many companies focus on features, pricing, or integrations. But one of the most important factors for long-term success is often overlooked: a consultative approach.

Bear Country’s Success with Barefoot’s Referral Agent Network

Driving International Bookings and Partner Satisfaction

Overview 

Bear Country, a leader in luxury short-term accommodations, was looking for a way to manage high volumes of wholesale bookings—especially from international travel partners operating across time zones. Traditional communication methods had
become unsustainable, and the company needed a more efficient, scalable way to work with global agents.