Press & Media

Adam Norko and Conrad O'Connell sit down with Rachel Vigil to talk about what most managers and hosts miss when designing the in-property guest experience, and how thoughtful product placement elevates every stay.

Matt Codd and Austin Spitzenberger sit down with Rachel Vigil to walk through co-hosting best practices and how UpClose helps hosts stand out with curated brand partnerships.

Gil Chan talks with Rachel Vigil about how vacation rental hosts can craft memorable stays through intentional design and premium product amenities.

Jordan Buckner talks with Rachel Vigil about how CPG brands can leverage vacation rentals as a unique product sampling channel to reach consumers during leisure travel.

Patryk Swietek and Rachel Vigil cover the UpClose origin story and her vision for transforming the way brands connect with travelers through short-term rentals.

Levi Kuknariev hosts Rachel Vigil for a live session covering how corporate housing operators can integrate brand partnerships to enhance furnished rental experiences.

Ray Licardo, Michael Gross, Laurence Nathanson, and Sergio Castaneda sit down with Rachel Vigil for real talk about what it takes to run a successful short-term rental and how product placements add value for both hosts and guests.

Rebecca May and Vicki from Tractors & Cream talk with Rachel Vigil about how the small touches in a glamping or STR property are what drive 5-star reviews, and how curated brand partnerships elevate the guest experience.

Christine Winebrenner Irick talks with Rachel Vigil about purposeful business in mindful travel, and how UpClose aligns brand partnerships with intentional hospitality.

Stacey St. John talks with Rachel Vigil about empowering women in the short-term rental space through smart brand collaborations.

Mark Lumpkin talks with Rachel Vigil about how short-term rental investors can generate additional revenue and improve guest satisfaction through brand partnerships.

Suzanne Hacker talks with Rachel Vigil about creating the wow factor in vacation rentals through curated product experiences that surprise and delight guests.

Kellie Davenport talks with Rachel Vigil about quality standards in vacation rentals and how premium brand placements signal trust and attention to detail.

Jesse Vasquez talks with Rachel Vigil about building a platform that bridges the gap between CPG brands and the vacation rental industry.

Natalie Palmer talks with Rachel Vigil about filling the gap in vacation rental marketing with authentic, in-property brand experiences.