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When service fees die, travelers celebrate. Watch how our bright yellow coffin and vintage hearse sparked genuine conversations at SXSW 2025. As an Austin-based startup, we brought our hometown's "Keep It Weird" spirit to SXSW by staging a funeral that no one was sad about. While other brands competed for attention with expensive activations, we chose to bury something meaningful: the unnecessary 15-20% service fees that have inflated vacation rental prices for 18 years. The reactions were telling: "Is that... a funeral for fees?" "So we could book the same place for hundreds less?" This wasn't just theater—it was the public declaration of a new era in travel booking where travelers connect directly with professional property managers, without the middleman. See the full story in our most recent article, and experience fee-free booking at savvy.com/middleman with $50 back on your first stay.

The problem: Travelers pay hundreds extra in unnecessary service fees. The solution? Savvy's direct booking platform with zero service fees. We jumped into SXSW to tell people about a better way to book vacation rentals. Here's how our unconventional approach resonated beyond typical festival noise—our theatrical 'Death of T.H.E. Middleman' procession celebrating the elimination of vacation rental service fees while introducing travelers to immediate savings through Savvy. 

Travel Without the Toll: How Savvy CEO Eric Goldreyer is Eliminating Service Fees in the $100B Vacation Rental Market 🚀 Our founder Eric Goldreyer was just featured in PhocusWire, sharing how Savvy is transforming the vacation rental landscape with a refreshingly transparent approach. "I think what gets me excited is creating something that allows people to create more experiences and memories and time together with friends and family," Eric tells journalist Morgan Hines in this insightful profile. After three decades revolutionizing travel accommodations—from founding BedandBreakfast.com to co-founding TurnKey—Eric spotted a persistent problem: unnecessary fees eating into travelers' budgets. The solution? Eliminate the middleman entirely. At Savvy, we're proud to offer: → Zero service fees (saving travelers hundreds per booking) → 100% professional property management → Direct host communication → Our new price comparison tool that shows exactly how much you save! The vacation rental industry is changing. The FTC's recent ban on junk fees confirms what savvy travelers already know—hidden costs have no place in modern travel. Read the full interview to discover why we're building a platform that puts transparency and value first. Because exceptional stays shouldn't come with exceptional fees. Your cheat code for vacation mode: Savvy.com

Meet Savvy, the first book-direct OTA made for property managers by property managers. What makes us different? Swipe through the carousel to find out how we’re putting you back in control. Ready to shift power (and profits) back where they belong? Join the movement: https://www.savvy.com/list #propertymanager #propertymanagement #vacationrental #hospitality

In a world of endless Zoom calls and back-to-back meetings, we believe in the power of changing your perspective. → Sometimes that means trading boardrooms for canyon views. → Sometimes it's finding inspiration in unexpected places. → And yes, sometimes it means stepping away from the familiar to discover something extraordinary. We've learned that innovation rarely comes from staring at the same four walls. That's why we built Savvy. To help professionals find spaces that inspire, refresh, and reset. Because when you're in the right environment, breakthrough moments find you. Whether you're looking for a remote work setup with a view, a team retreat that sparks creativity, or simply a change of scenery to boost productivity, we're here to make exceptional stays more accessible. No service fees. Professional hosts. Premium locations. Not just a place to stay—a smarter way to travel.

Hot take: business travel doesn't have to be painful 🤯 Business travel shouldn't come with service fees and unreliable accommodations. Yet that's exactly what professionals face with traditional vacation rental platforms. "For years, travelers have dealt with misleading listings, unreliable hosts and excessive service fees on mainstream vacation rental sites because they thought there was no alternative," Eric Goldreyer, CEO and founder of Savvy. We're changing that equation: - Zero service fees - Direct communication with professional hosts - Premium stays at honest prices Whether you're booking for an extended project, relocating talent, or seeking reliable corporate housing solutions, Savvy delivers exceptional stays without the complexity.

Let's have an honest conversation about business travel. You know that moment when you're convinced THIS trip will be different? When you imagine yourself as that perfectly put-together professional, crushing your presentations by day and exploring the city by night? (Narrator: The city exploration consisted of finding the closest Starbucks.) The truth is, business travel is beautifully imperfect. It's mastering the art of the muted video call, discovering that your "ergonomic workspace" is actually a tiny desk facing a wall, and convincing yourself that airplane mode is the perfect excuse for a productivity break. But here's what we've learned: sometimes the best business trips aren't about perfection. They're about finding your rhythm in a new place, even if that rhythm includes wearing your backup backup shirt to a meeting or calling room service your new "favorite local restaurant." Here's to all the road warriors out there - may your Wi-Fi be strong, your coffee be stronger, and your expense reports be accepted on the first try.

Bnbfinder Rebrands to Savvy with Savvy(.)com, Unveils Real-Time Price Comparison Tool Bnbfinder, a book-direct marketplace for professionally hosted vacation rentals without service fees, has rebranded to Savvy. https://lnkd.in/dfpDuhp8 Savvy

Our team had an amazing time at Track Hospitality Software — A TravelNet Solution's NEXT Customer Conference last week in Nashville, TN! 🎊 As our first event of the year—and our first as Savvy—it was an unforgettable experience. We loved connecting with so many incredible individuals in the industry, sharing our passion for the vacation rental space and exploring how we can contribute to a smarter future of travel. 🏠✈️ Michelle Gilliland Tim Wilson James Caswell

Anyone else looking for travel planning to be less complicated and time consuming? ⏰ 68% of travelers engage in showrooming when booking vacation rentals—browsing sites like Airbnb and Vrbo, then hunting for a way to book direct with the property manager to skip service fees. With Savvy, we eliminate the hassle. From the start, you get direct booking—no unnecessary middleman, no service fees. The vacation mindset should start with the planning, not when you arrive at the destination. So we did all the work for you through our price comparison tool that reveals just how much you can save. For travelers, that means more efficient booking experience—no wasted time, no extra hoops and no added costs from us. For property managers, it means more control over bookings, direct communication with guests and stronger relationships. So who’s ready to Stay Smarter with Savvy? Visit savvy.com to start exploring for you next vacation rental. #BookDirectDay #StaySmarter #VacationRentals