Our Vendor Partners
At the TomK Consulting Group, we make a point of “playing nice” with everyone we come in contact with, and we've built a solid reputation of being Vendor Neutral. We don’t, therefore, ink formal partner relationships.
The following vendors are our “informal” partners. Whether we have personal relationships with the principals, work closely with their staff, or work diligently with them to jointly enhance our clients' profitability, they have earned our respect for their competency, ethics, and desire to provide excellent service. We are proud to be their Partners, and are happy to recommend their products, services, and staff:
Blizzard Internet Marketing Inc.
Vacation Rental Website Development and Marketing
Susan Blizzard - CEO
970-928-7875 ext. 140
Susan@BlizzardInternet.com
www.BlizzardInternet.com
Blizzard Internet Marketing, Inc. providers search marketing plans and internet marketing consultation for the vacation rental management industry. By focusing on designing websites that perform well in search engines, excel in usability and facilitate bookings, the company works hard to increase their clients’ revenue.
Since 1997, Blizzard Internet has employed top search marketing experts who guide their clients through the saturated universe of online marketing to find the strategies that will earn long-term results in competitive vacation rental markets.
Based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the Blizzard team is devoted to researching and practicing the latest strategies that have proven successful and will compliment your existing marketing strategy.
Bluetent
Digital Marketing Agency and Travel Commerce Platform
Sam Campise - Director of Sales
970-704-3240
info@BlueTent.com
www.BlueTentMarketing.com
Bluetent is a digital agency specializing in the vacation rental, resort, and tourism industries, providing securely-managed commerce solutions, strategy, design, web development, search, email, advertising, social, and content services.
Bluetent developed a travel commerce platform, known as Rezfusion, that processes over $150 million annually in direct online reservations and supports 125 individual websites for vacation rental managers and hospitality providers. Built for customization, the Rezfusion platform fully integrates with the leading property management software and combines best-of-breed content management with versatile product promotion and sales process customization capabilities.
Headquartered in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Bluetent's growing team of more than 50 passionate individuals is dedicated to creating digital experiences that motivate travelers through thoughtful, comprehensive, and innovative strategies.
InterCoastal Net Designs
Specializing in Ingenuity, Innovation and Imagination
910-575-6095
info@icoastalnet.com
www.icoastalnet.com
Since 1999, InterCoastal Net Designs (ICND) has been serving a nationwide client base of vacation rental companies. Our ability to build custom design websites, digital strategies, and offer a suite of business automation tools has pushed ICND to the forefront of providers in the industry.
Our dedication to providing cutting edge products with profound customer service is our core philosophy. To ICND, the guest experience starts with us. We make it easy for them to find you, search your site, book online, sign digitally, and plan their vacation all through our suite of products. This allows you to focus on what you are good at – providing a memorable vacation to last a lifetime.
RNS - Rental Network Software Corporation
All the tools for Vacation Rental Management
941-746-7228 ext 105
sales@Rental-Network.com
www.Rental-Network.com
RNS is the technological leader in the Vacation Rental Software arena. We provide state of the art technology that helps our clients operate more efficiently and at higher profit margins.
RNS offers choices, with locally installed Server-based or “Cloud”-based software. Choices like displaying your rentals on your web pages or hosting on ours. RNS delivers all of the features expected by today’s property managers with reservations, accounting, housekeeping, work orders, marketing, smart-phone access and more.
Call or email today for information or a tour of our feature-packed vacation rental and property management software solutions.
Barefoot Technologies Corporation
Fitted Rental Solutions for Visionaries
Edward Ulmer
603-428-6255
Ed.Ulmer@Barefoot.com
www.Barefoot.com
Barefoot is a leading provider of browser-based reservation and asset management systems in the Vacation Rental industry.
It has the distinction of being the first browser system in the industry, the first to provide online booking, tenant, owner access and to offer social media tools. It is designed to be tailored to meet clients’ exacting needs.
Barefoot is also the only system with a full Customer Relations program wrapped into the program which in effect makes it the only full service system in the industry.
Founded in 1998, by leading technology and industry players, the “.NET platform” has become a standard for those who are trend setters in the industry and those who desire to dominate their market with unique functionally.
Virtual Resort Manager
Property Management Software and Marketing Solutions
Pete Wenk
866-849-0817 ext 711
Pete@vrmgr.com
www.VirtualResortManager.com
Virtual Resort Manager offers a complete web-based back end software and web marketing solution for the Professional Property Manager.
Our vacation rental management software includes one of the industry’s finest accounting solutions fully compliant with the requirements of the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. In addition, our system provides full functionality in housekeeping, service orders, on-line booking, credit card processing, channel partners, and many more sophisticated features. The entire system is integrated into a single seamless package, avoiding double entry of information.
Our web marketing department offers top-of-the-line websites, search engine optimization, email and snail mail marketing, social marketing, and many other services.
RDP - Resort Data Processing, Inc.
Property Management Software
Barry Biegler – Founder and President
970-845-1157
BarryBiegler@ResortData.com
www.ResortData.com
Resort Data Processing, Inc. (RDP) is a Property Management Software company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Vail, Colorado. More than 800 businesses worldwide rely on the RDP system every day. Our staff is based entirely in the USA with support available 24 hours a day / 365 days a year.
RDP provides quality property management software systems to Hotels, Resorts, Vacation Rental Companies, Condo-Hotels, Timeshare Resorts, Fractional Companies, Private Residence Clubs, and Campground / RV Resorts. Use the links above to learn more about each product line.
RealTimeRental
Vacation Rental Software
Sherry Tomasso – Co-Founder
201-707-5871
Sherry@RealTimeRental.com
www.RealTimeRental.com
RealTimeRental® provides vacation rental management companies with all the tools and resources necessary to manage every aspect of their vacation rental properties. Our web hosted vacation rental software connects your guests with your vacation rental properties, offering them fast and easy access to your vacation rental inventory.
Your guests can book online using the RealTimeRental® online reservation platform, and you have at your fingertips the most in-depth and easy-to-use vacation rental and property management software on the market.
HomeAway Software for Professionals
Property Management Software and Marketing Solutions
206-832-0258
SoftwareInfo@HomeAway.com
www.software.homeaway.com/vacation-rentals
HomeAway Software for Professionals is a leader in vacation rental software, web marketing, and business innovation, with the widest selection of products, services, and industry partners to meet your business needs.
Escapia
Property Management Software and Marketing Solutions
800-372-2742
info@Escapia.com
www.Escapia.com
Escapia offers the vacation rental industry's leading web-based software platform. By completely automating your vacation rental management, web site, and online booking partnerships, Escapia helps you generate more bookings and manage those bookings more easily.
Escapia makes it easy for you to reach millions of online consumers at the click of a mouse, have a world-class web site, track reservations, manage your trust accounting, generate owner statements and much, much more.
It is one of the most powerful and flexible business solutions available to vacation rental managers today.
Instant Software
Property Management Software and Marketing Solutions
866 746-6347
sales@InstantSoftware.com
www.InstantSoftware.com
Instant Software Inc. (ISI) is the nation’s leading provider of technology solutions for the Vacation Rental Management industry.
Instant Software’s complete end-to-end solutions include the market leading Reservations and Business Management Solutions; First Resort Software™, PropertyPlus™, Entech™, and V12.NET™, plus Online Solutions integrated through ISILink™, the most powerful web distribution system in the industry.
ISI has installed software at more than 2200 property management companies and vacation rental resorts throughout North and Central America and the Caribbean. ISI was the first in the vacation rental industry to bring real-time online booking, serves more than 200,000 vacation rental properties and services more vacation rental management companies than any other in the U.S.
LSI Tools
Expert Solutions for the Vacation Rental Industry
910-842-7711
Support@LSI.biz
www.lsi.biz
LSI Tools by Local Social, Inc. offers a full suite of customizable software to automate processes that drive new revenue streams and increase team productivity. Because each client is unique, our tools are never one-size-fits-all, but are customized to meet your specific business needs.
We have tools that will save you time by automating in every department, from guest/owner communication, E-signatures, and check in notifications, to housekeeping, payroll, and work order tracking. We make it easier, more efficient, and cost effective to do run your business.
For more than 15 years we have been the industry’s leader for creating efficient, time-saving, and automated solutions. We’re obsessed with creating awesome software, while providing the best support, and making you money.
NAVIS - The NAVIS Way
Sales Optimization
855-853-0230
info@TheNavisWay.com
www.TheNavisWay.com
NAVIS is the leader in leisure sales optimization for the lodging industry. Using web-based technologies, proven Best Practices and reservation services, The NAVIS Way enables hospitality clients to increase revenue and be more successful than ever before. By fully engaging The NAVIS Way, clients increase conversion, measure true marketing campaign effectiveness, capture more guest and prospect data, track key leisure revenue analytics, and enjoy a 24/7 competitive advantage.
Silicon Travel
Vacation Home Internet Provision and Support
800-459-2256
info@SiliconTravel.com
www.SiliconTravel.com
Vacation Rental Guests are demanding Broadband in your homes. But who manages it and, most importantly, who supports the irate Guest who is having Internet problems?
Silicon Travel provides Wireless Broadband, Voice Over IP (VOIP) Phone service, and PC/laptop remote and on-site service to the Vacation Rental Industry.
We are a win for the Homeowner, as we provision the service at rates that are lower than those locally available. And, we are a huge win for the Vacation Rental Manager, as Silicon Travel takes ALL the hassle out of their hands by providing seven day 1-800 support directly to the Guest, with on-site support when needed.
The Silicon Travel management team is among the Vacation Rental Industry's most experienced in Internet and advanced technologies. Silicon Travel professionals have been building and servicing technology-based Internet systems, applications, and equipment since the early 1990’s.
The Phonesmith
VOIP Solutions
844-449-1404
Stephen@ThePhonesmith.com
www.ThePhonesmith.com
The Phonesmith offers VOIP systems and consulting to Vacation Rental companies. We have a unique insight into this sector, with almost 10 years of experience with the Vacation Rental industry and over 15 years of experience in helping big companies as they make big decisions.
We see a unique opportunity for companies in this sector when it comes to leveraging today's VOIP technology. If you just need help deciding on a system we offer consulting services. If you want to be on the cutting edge and integrate your Property Management Software with your phone system, we can make it happen.
Stop letting the traditional Telco companies take pennies from the jar every time you make a phone call. Let us help you leave yesterday's voice technology where it belongs- in the past.
Ascent Processing
PCI Compliant On-Line Credit Card Processing
Regina Ebert
888-721-9301
Regina@AscentProcessing.com
www.AscentProcessing.com
Ascent has been proudly offering payment processing to Vacation Rental Managers for over 15 years. We provide an unparalleled level of customer service and Vacation Rental Industry expertise. Our programs are designed to inform merchants about the issues our industry faces when accepting credit cards for payment.
Ascent Processing strives to be on the forefront of the lodging industry. Our goal is to provide merchants with the latest information to help protect against unnecessary chargebacks and processing fees.
TruPlace (formerly Mouse on House)
Your Virtual Floor Plan Tour Provider
301-972-3201
rentals@TruPlace.com
www.TruPlace.com
TruPlace is the industry leader in providing virtual floor plan tours that increase rental property conversion rates at the same time attracting and retaining property owners. Founded in 2003, TruPlace tours rent properties more often, fills season gaps and extends the shoulder seasons, and saves money and time while providing central image management for customer’s photos.
Take a test drive for yourself.
WhipSmartLLC
Company Branding, Promotional Items and Bulk Mail
Zachary Taylor - Partner
843 473-4951
Zachary@WhipSmartLLC.com
www.WhipSmartLLC.com
With over 35 years experience in the vacation rental industry and an additional 10 years in the hotel industry, Zachary Taylor and Karie Taylor bring a unique combination of industry insight and creativity to the vacation rental industry. Zack's experience as an owner of a large vacation rental company and former VRMA board member and Karie's experience in marketing promotional items with emphasis on company branding, graphic arts as well as an owner of a direct mail company, give them special insight into the needs of vacation rental companies.
Effective promotional marketing combines branding of your company as well as your rental home, direct mail advertising and Internet marketing. Let Zack and Karie assist you on both promotional marketing and direct mailing.
Beach House Logos
Promotional and Marketing Solutions
Steve Zimmerman - CEO
866-232-2402
Steve@BeachHouseLogos.com
www.BeachHouseLogos.com
An effective promotional campaign begins with an intimate knowledge of the market, creative ideas, the right people and a solid plan. Beach House Logos will make sure your marketing is meaningful and memorable. Everything we do for you should have a purpose.
Beach House Logos was founded in 2001. Our mission then as it is today is to be a niche player in the vacation industry. We have spent time understanding and dissecting the vacation industry so that we understand it inside and out and from every vantage point.
Whether we are working on Welcome Gifts for your Guests, helping your homeowners brand their properties, planning an event , dealing with your staff apparel or anything in between Beach House Logos is committed to providing you exceptional service and ideas that keep your name out there every day.
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