Recognized Vacation Rentals Leaders 2025

OS: Linux (Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS), Windows Servers 200x, Mac OS XProtocols: TCP/IP, FTP, DHCP, LDAP, SNMP, SMTP, VPN, DNS, VoIPApplications: Microsoft Office Suite 2003-2013, Active Directory 2003 & 2008, Symantec Backup Exec 2010 & 2012, Symantec Endpoint Protection 12, Microsoft Exchange 2003, 2007 & 2010, Norton Ghost Imaging, Tidal Enterprise Scheduler, Splunk.Continuous Integration: Jenkins, Ansible, Git, SVN.Virtualization: VMware ESXi/ESX 4.1, 5.0, 5.5, VMware Workstation 8, Oracle Virtual BoxArchitectures: Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS, IISLoad Balancers: Netscaler, F5Languages: Python, Bash, Ant, HTML, CSS.Cloud: Azure, 1&1

I graduated from the National University of Singapore, majored in Communications and New Media. I am passionate about marketing, public relations and events planning. Over the past few years, I have been actively looking for opportunities to gain invaluable experience in these fields and took on various initiatives to hone my soft skills. I have experiences in digital marketing, including social media marketing, paid advertising, content marketing, SEO, email marketing and marketing analytics. My portfolio: khanh1610.wix.com/khanhtran

Kristan de Graaf is the founder of Elite Rentals Dubai, known for its luxury cars and yachts, including Dubai’s only Lamborghini Yacht. He was named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30. Since 2019, Kristan and his brother Julian have built a fleet of 90+ luxury cars and yachts. Kristan also flips Dubai mansions, turning them into top-selling homes. Kristan’s work sets new standards in luxury.

Julian de Graaf is the co-founder of Elite Rentals Dubai, overseeing a fleet of high-end cars and yachts, including Dubai's exclusive Lamborghini Yacht. Since 2019, Julian and his partner Kristan have expanded their collection to more than 90 luxury vehicles and vessels. Julian is also known for transforming Dubai’s luxury real estate, flipping mansions into record-setting properties. Julian’s vision and dedication fuel the success of his luxury ventures.

I graduated from the National University of Singapore, majored in Communications and New Media. I am passionate about marketing, public relations and events planning. Over the past few years, I have been actively looking for opportunities to gain invaluable experience in these fields and took on various initiatives to hone my soft skills. I have experiences in digital marketing, including social media marketing, paid advertising, content marketing, SEO, email marketing and marketing analytics. My portfolio: khanh1610.wix.com/khanhtran

Bridging the gap between patient care and technology, I am an Agile Project Manager and Scrum Master on a mission to transform Healthcare IT. With a background in Public Sector IT and expertise in Agile Project Management, Scrum, Salesforce Configuration, Business Analysis, and Data Migration, I bring a results-driven approach to every project. As a former Registered Nurse, I understand the challenges healthcare professionals face daily. I’m committed to developing IT solutions that streamline workflows, enhance patient outcomes, and improve the provider experience. Ready to lead teams that make a real difference, I’m eager to connect with like-minded professionals and organizations dedicated to innovating healthcare.

I'm an experienced marketing leader with 13 years of proven success in the healthcare, e-commerce, and travel & hospitality industries. Currently, I'm serving as the Director of Consumer Marketing at RedAwning, the industry's leading short-term rental (STR) management company. With a unique hospitality platform, RedAwning leverages technology and AI to help STR owners and managers increase visibility and generate more revenue. Travelers benefit from a seamless travel experience through booking directly on RedAwning.com where they can access 20K+ vacation homes, condos, villas, and more.

My name is Humberto Marquez. I am a seasoned real estate investment strategist with a keen eye for spotting high-potential properties and optimizing them for exceptional returns. As the Founder of gethomecash.com, I have redefined property acquisition and management by leveraging innovative Airbnb strategies and a commitment to quality over quantity. My approach ensures that each investment is carefully selected and managed to maximize its full potential. Holding a Texas Real Estate Broker License and backed by five years of hands-on experience in short-term rental management, I have successfully helped over 100 investors secure profitable vacation rental opportunities nationwide. Recognized in numerous publications and trusted by industry leaders, I continue to set new standards in property management and investment excellence.

UsableNet is on a mission to make the web accessible to all people. Considered by many as a pioneer in web and app accessibility, we've been helping companies build highly usable experiences through scalable technology and intelligent processes for 20 years.

From selling candy and baseball cards to establishing a painting business as a student at Pennsylvania State University, Martin Orefice’s passion for entrepreneurship grew at a young age. After receiving his degree in Management Science and Information Services, he started working at Fidelity Investments. Three years later, he made the decision to start his own real estate investment business. Since then, Martin has completed hundreds of transactions across several states. His most recent venture was creating All-Star Nutrition, a company whose mission is to help people reach their potential through supplements and nutrition.

David Ciccarelli is the CEO and founder of Lake.com: With the help of his team, David is growing Lake.com from the ground up to become the leader in the vacation rental industry, highlighting over 1,000 travel destinations on lakes around the world. He is also responsible for setting the vision and executing the growth strategy. As CEO, he leads product and technology and manages the company on a day-to-day basis. David as an Inventor: David is an inventor who holds patents, inventing a system for managing online transactions. David as a Writer and Public Speaker: David is frequently published in outlets such as The Globe & Mail, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal and has been featured in Forbes Council articles about digital transformation. He is published by Wiley Publishing. He also speaks at industry events and conferences and can be heard as a guest on dozens of podcasts.

I am a highly motivated and energetic individual that likes to give back any way I can. I had many people help me accomplish many of my goals and now it is my turn to help others reach their dreams. In my current business as a Residential and Commercial Realtor, my goal is to provide both a superior customer experience and expert advice when it comes to buying, selling and investing in real estate.I earned a degree in Kinesiology with a minor in leadership from Kansas State University. While at Kansas State I had the honor to walk on to the football team, earn a scholarship and built many great relationships with former teammates and coaches. After graduation I was hired as the Assistant Recruiting Coordinator for the Kansas States University Football Team. In this role I had the opportunity to recruit and reward many kids with their dreams in way of a scholarship. Education is extremely important to me so I decided to go back and get a masters degree in College Student Development while in this role.

I help aspiring and experienced investors unlock the potential of self-storage with action-oriented strategies and a proven system for success. From starting with zero experience to building a $60M+ self-storage portfolio, I’ve learned firsthand what it takes to find deals, secure funding, and scale operations while avoiding the pitfalls that hold most people back. As the founder of StorageLife, I’ve created a tight-knit community and mentorship program that’s helped countless investors close deals, build wealth, and turn self-storage into a sustainable business. Whether you’re new to the game or ready to take your portfolio to the next level, I’m here to simplify the process and guide you to actual results. Let’s connect if you’re interested in self-storage investing, portfolio growth, or joining a community of action-takers.

I’m a successful entrepreneur with a track record of building multi-million dollar businesses across direct sales, retail, and network marketing. Though I graduated with a degree in science, I discovered my true passion in helping others achieve success through entrepreneurship. I believe my greatest gift is seeing potential in people—even when they don’t see it in themselves. Today, I operate a large chain of tanning and spa resorts with over 30 locations across Virginia and Florida, along with leading a global network marketing business. While business success has brought a fulfilling lifestyle and incredible opportunities, I view entrepreneurship as what I do—not who I am. At my core, I’m defined by three words: Christian, Husband, and Father. Those roles mean the most to me.

Buying or Selling Real Estate will be one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. It's imperative that you find a Professional partner. Visit my website to see what I can do for you! www.BeachLifeOceanCity.comSend an email to mitchell@mitchelldavid.com for a free marketing planSpecialties: Selling Property, Buying Property, Vacation Rentals, Property Management, Marketing, Social Media, and Communication

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I founded SabbaticalHomes.com in 2000 to fill a growing housing need for minds on the move. I am passionate about helping academics, scholars, writers, artists, and friends find home matches across the globe. Whether it is for sabbaticals, academic research, writing retreats, or time-off travel—our site provides low-fee listings for people to find, or offer, homes around the world. We offer very low fees for academics to use our services because it is important for all of academia to have the opportunity to travel and share their ideas—from PhDs to tenured professors. I am proud to run a small, individually operated business that has become the leading internet-based directory for academic home exchanges, home rentals, house sitting, and sharing opportunities. Please visit our website and find, or offer, a place to stay on SabbaticalHomes.com today!

Hassan Morcel is an established specialist in travel and tourism, real estate investment, and interior design for vacation rentals. As the founder of three hospitality brands ('Keys Please Holiday Homes' & 'Dubai Short Stay' and 'Beirut Short Stay'), he runs a range of high performing vacation properties within Dubai. With personal experience in overseeing guest operations, generating rental ROI and producing spaces that generate 5-star reviews, Hassan brings a level of deep practical knowledge about how the three industries intersect.