Are Airbnb and Vrbo Squeezing Out Vacation Rental Managers? (With Hunter Harrelson)

In this episode, Conrad and Adam welcome back Hunter of Beachball Properties to talk all things Airbnb and Vrbo fee increases, changing OTA policies, guest expectations, direct bookings, property manager profitability, AI's impact on the industry, short-term rental advocacy, and a lot MORE!

Enjoy!

⭐️ Links & Show Notes

• Adam Norko
• Conrad O'Connell
• Hunter Harrelson
• Beachball Properties

What is The Art Of Hospitality?

The Art of Hospitality is the podcast for vacation rental professionals who want to think differently about what they're building.

Each week, Conrad O'Connell and Adam Norko dig into the ideas, strategies, and conversations shaping the vacation rental industry — from AI and operations to guest experience and growth.

Less fluff. More depth. Always practical.