Xplorie is excited to welcome Chad Priest as our new Vice President of Sales! After a decade of leadership spanning the SaaS, real estate, and hospitality sectors, Chad has built a proven track record for mentoring sales teams, creating scalable revenue models, and driving transformative growth. Our team looks forward to leveraging Chad’s passion for relationship-building to expand our reach and enhance value for our lodging partners. His strategic and informed approach will ensure that we deliver solutions that address the specific business challenges faced by vacation rental operators, with an emphasis on helping partners attract travelers, build occupancy, and protect ADR. When he’s not working, Chad enjoys cooking (especially smoking meats and grilling steaks), cheering on his beloved NY Yankees, and spending time with his dog, Rizzo.
Xplorie
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Destin, Florida 2,838 followers
Providing the hospitality industry with leading guest experience solutions and technology since 1996
About us
As a market leader for more than 25 years, Xplorie powers connections between hospitality brands and the best local activities to create unforgettable guest experiences. Our marketing and technology solutions – including SmartHost with Alexa, the only in-unit, voice-enabled digital guidebook – are used in more than 22,000 vacation rentals and hotel rooms across 70+ of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States and Europe.
- Website
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https://xplorie.com/partner/
External link for Xplorie
- Industry
- Leisure, Travel & Tourism
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Destin, Florida
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- Free to Guest Activity Programs, Customer Service, Driving Occupancy, Boosting Guest Loyalty, Vacation Rental Management, and Guest Experience
Locations
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Primary
543 Harbor Blvd
301
Destin, Florida 32541, US
Employees at Xplorie
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Tim Walker
Chief Financial Officer
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Brian K Olson
Xplorie provides leading guest experience solutions to the leisure lodging industry.
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Alain Boutros
CRO | GTM Strategy and Operations Leader
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Allison Woodward
VP, Product Manager at Xplorie | Improving the guest travel experience through technology and innovation.
Updates
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In celebration of Vacation Rental Week, we’re expressing our gratitude for our exceptional vacation rental partners! They’re simply the best! 🎉 We are proud to work with 170+ industry leaders whose dedication to providing exceptional guest experiences is unmatched. 🏆 With our free-to-guest activity programs, our partners build success by elevating every guests’ stay and turning great trips into unforgettable memories. How does your business plan to celebrate? Curious why top vacation rental brands partner with Xplorie? Find out more: https://hubs.ly/Q0390PL30 #VacationRentalWeek #VRMA #VacationRentals #ShortRermRentals #VacationRental #ShortTermRental #GuestExperience #Hospitality #IndustryPartners
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The Xplorie team loves visiting our destination markets! Activity Manager Jessica Yelverton has spent this week on the Carolina coast curating top-notch experiences for guests. If you're a vacation rental brand in the area, let’s connect! Partnering with Xplorie means your guests get access to free activities, making their stay even more memorable. #WilmingtonNC #CarolinaBeach #Xplorie #GuestExperience #FreeActivities
Exploring Wilmington and Carolina Beach area this week, curating an amazing list of experiences for guests to enjoy! From coastal adventures to local gems, I’m putting together the best activities to make every stay unforgettable. If you’re a stvr provider in the area, let me connect you with our team! Partnering with Xplorie means your guests get access to incredible free activities, enhancing their stay and setting your property apart. Reach out to learn more! #WilmingtonNC #CarolinaBeach #Xplorie #guestexperience #FreeActivities
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📢 Attention Clearwater Beach vacation rental brands! Our expert Destination Manager, Alicia Bithorn, is currently in your market and ready to chat with you about how Xplorie can: ✅ boost your visibility on OTAs, ✅ protect your ADR, and ✅ drive profitability all while elevating guest experiences. 🌟 Bonus: meet up with Alicia at AMPLIFY Clearwater's "Chamber on Tap" event and enter to WIN A DINNER CRUISE FOR TWO courtesy of Xplorie! 📍 The Hiatus Clearwater Beach 🗓️ Tonight! Thursday, February 27 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q038tjmF0 To schedule an in-person meeting with Alicia, click here: https://hubs.ly/Q038tQkr0 #VacationRentals #ShortRermRentals #VacationRental #ShortTermRental #GuestExperience #Hospitality #RealValue #Connections
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Team Xplorie loves connecting face-to-face with our hospitality partners, including Sheila Hauser, VRMP of Collins Vacation Rentals. Building strong relationships, aligning on strategy, and finding new ways to drive success together — that’s what it’s all about. https://hubs.ly/Q03831KL0 #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #ShortTermRental #VacationRental #GuestExperience #HospitalityIndustry #Partnership #SuccessTogether
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💡 Looking for a little "light" reading this weekend? Xplorie's latest white paper is just the thing! Our team of experts, in collaboration with REVZEN and Key Data, have created a data-backed report that's brimming with insights to help vacation rental brands thrive in today's challenging and competitive market. Download your copy now and discover 🗝️ keys to unlock profitability, protect ADR, stabilize occupancy, increase booking windows, and lengthen guest stays. 📥 https://hubs.ly/Q037QHpx0 #BusinessGrowth #Profitability #Strategy #WhitePaperLaunch #VacationRentals #ShortTermRentals #VacationRental #ShortTermRental #GuestExperience #Hospitality #Innovation #FreeToGuestActivities #Data #WhitePaper
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We're excited to be attending the Short Stay Summit this April! The Xplorie team always makes valuable connections at the annual STAA event and we're sure this year will be no exception. If you're curious about how Xplorie’s free-to-guest activity programs can enhance your profitability, be sure to find us at the show in Old Billingsgate, or reach out here ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q037r7KW0 #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #ShortTermRental #VacationRental #GuestExperience #HospitalityIndustry #Success #Partnership #PropertyManagement #Conference #Networking #Insights #ShortStaySummit #HospitalityInnovation #STAA
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📢 Enhancing your property listings with Xplorie’s free-to-guest activities instantly boosts their appeal. By adding valuable experiences for your guests, you can drive higher occupancy and increase your average daily rate (ADR) — all with zero capital investment! Today’s top hospitality brands go beyond just providing a place to stay. They create unforgettable experiences that inspire modern travelers. With Xplorie’s activity programs, elevating your guest experience has never been easier or more cost-effective. Intrigued? 🤔 Learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q036G77F0 #HospitalityInnovation #ExperientialTravel #XplorieAdventures #VacationRentals #HarnessTravelTrends #ShortTermRentals #VacationRental #ShortTermRental #GuestExperience #Hospitality
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NEXT25 was a hoot(enanny)! 🤠 Thanks to Track Hospitality Software — A TravelNet Solution for getting our 2025 conference season started off in style. The event was impeccably planned, giving our Xplorie team plenty of opportunities to learn, share, and network — even as we rolled our bags to the curb, we were making connections! Did you get a chance to chat with us about our Track-integrated, free-to-guest activity programs? ✏️ Drop us a line at [email protected] if you'd like to learn more about a simple and efficient way to transform your properties, attract more guests, and drive long-term profitability. #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #ShortTermRental #VacationRental #GuestExperience #HospitalityIndustry #Success #Partnership #PropertyManagement #Conference #Networking #Insights
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Will your property listings stand out in 2025? The vacation rental industry has evolved dramatically in recent years and standing out from the crowd now requires delivering experiences that impress travelers and create meaningful memories. Catering to the experience-driven traveler presents a massive opportunity for vacation rental brands. Check out our latest blog post to learn about: ✅ The Shift in Traveler Priorities ✅ Why Guest Experience Matters More Than Discounts ✅ The Data Behind Experience-Driven Booking Is this your year to innovate? Provide more than just a place to stay: make your properties the home base for the memory-making experiences that inspire modern travelers. 🔗 Read more in the full blog: https://hubs.ly/Q035DhXN0 #BusinessGrowth #Profitability #Strategy #VacationRentals #ShortTermRentals #VacationRental #ShortTermRental #GuestExperience #Hospitality #Innovation #FreeToGuestActivities #Data