Bring yourself to your hospitality journey. There's no one else like you." — Moriya Rockman

The short-term rental industry is evolving beyond the simple host-guest transaction. Today's successful vacation rental operators are building direct booking ecosystems, creating communities, and establishing themselves as destination ambassadors rather than just property managers. Few understand this transformation better than Moriya Rockman, founder of Smiling House Group and Villa Tracker, who has spent over 12 years pioneering luxury short-term rental channels that serve markets largely ignored by mainstream OTAs.

In this episode of the Booked Solid podcast, Moriya shares her journey from being one of Airbnb's earliest international hosts to creating two distinct B2B and B2C vacation rental platforms that connect luxury properties with high-value travelers and travel professionals. Her insights reveal how serious hosts can build independent booking brands that thrive beyond the limitations of traditional OTAs.

🤝 Connect with Moriya Rockman

Want to learn more from Moriya's hospitality expertise and entrepreneurial journey? Connect with her on social media and explore her platforms:

Social Media:

LinkedIn: Moriya Rockman - Her primary platform for industry insights and networking

Her Platforms:

Smiling House: smilinghouse.com - Luxury vacation rental channel
Villa Tracker: villatracker.com - B2B platform for travel professionals

EP73 - Beyond Airbnb: Building Luxury Hospitality Ecosystems for Direct Bookings with Moriya Rockman