About VRS Founder, Antonio Bortolotti

Antonio Bortolotti

Founder, Vacation Rental Secrets

Antonio is a seasoned traveler and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in the travel industry, helping property owners and managers boost bookings, streamline workflows, and maximize rental income.

As the host of the Vacation Rental World Summit, Antonio shares his expertise as a successful Vacation Rental owner, enriched by insights from top industry leaders.

He delivers this knowledge through online courses, bespoke websites, business audits, 1-to-1 consultancy, webinars, and live events.

A passionate self-taught vacation rental owner, Antonio launched multiple successful projects, including a multiunit holiday home in Sardinia, named by the Observer as “One of the Best 20 Holiday Villas in the Mediterranean,” all while building a business that thrives remotely.

Antonio is one of the reasons the vacation rental industry is such a fun field to be in. Antonio is open with sharing the gems he’s worked hard to figure out. If you have a chance to learn from him- do it! You won’t be disappointed. He cares about your experience with him, whether you’re a guest staying in one of his fabulous villas or a fellow vacation rental owner.

Beth CarsonPublisher–Vacation Rental Travel Magazine

When I was at HomeAway we wanted nothing more than for owners to be fully booked and for holidaymakers to enjoy the “wow factor” when staying in a holiday rental. Antonio is an excellent example of an owner who has achieved this and it is great that he is sharing his formula with other owners so that they can enjoy the same success.

Andy CockburnCEO–MentionMe | Former Managing Director, HomeAway UK

Antonio brings a high level of integrity to the vacation rental industry. I have been following Antonio for over a year now and have recommended him to many colleagues in the business. Antonio has been a great resource for me when it comes to my vacation rental business and I highly recommend that any vacation rental owner participate in the Vacation Rental World Summit – thank you Antonio for coordinating such a valuable online conference of industry experts.

Alanna SchroederOwner–The Distinguished Guest

Antonio!
Thanks again for your wonderful VR summit and personal Skype session. A quick update: we closed the year with $30,000 in revenue! This may not seem much I know, but it’s quite a feat for a 30 year old, 2 bedroom condo one mile from the beach. In comparison, a brand new, half-million dollar condo in our area directly on the ocean is expected to bring in $45,000. Other condos in our range advertise “amazing rental income” at $17,000/year.
Here’s to a great 2015 for both of us!

Lisa Ha SmithOwner–The Lark at OBX

Antonio’s Top Skills Include

Creating Killer Brands That Sell & Inspire

Teaching Top Notch Marketing Techniques

Empowering Owners & Managers to Excel

Vacation Rental World Summit

The Fully Booked Formula

Impactful Web Design

Here’s What Owners & Managers Say:

Antonio helped me turn my vacation rental property – Casita Sitges – into a profitable business. He has shifted my vacation rental knowledge from amateur to professional level. I achieved that through the two modules of the Fully Booked Formula training program he teaches and I attended online, through some individual consulting and through the design of Casita Sitges’ website (http://www.casitasitges.com)

Besides the subject matter of vacation rentals that he masters extremely well, Antonio has a very strong work ethic and he gets things done quickly sticking to the deadlines formerly agreed. I do recommend Antonio’s work or products if you want to stand out from the crowd and you want to stretch your profits further.

Paola GheisOwner–Casita Sitges, Spain

Antonio is an excellent public speaker, trainer, and event organizer. I attended the Vacation Rental World Summit that he produced this year and it was a fantastic learning experience. I was very impressed with the high-tech applications he used for the event, the seamless delivery of every facet of the program, and the ultra-rich content that was provided by the experts who he invited to participate in the Summit. I gained scores of sales, marketing, and management tips that have already helped my vacation rental business, and I have been able to successfully apply some of what I learned to another one of my businesses, too. Before the end of the Summit I decided to purchase Antonio’s Fully Booked Formula training program, and I am equally impressed with that. I look forward to whatever Antonio offers up next — I am very sure that whatever it is, it will be exceptional.

MIchele FitzgeraldOwner–Senzar Learning Center

Wow, thank you for putting together this wonderful resource of information and knowledge from the industry leaders to help all VR owners alike. What a line-up of events you had. Got on to watch the first sessions on day 1. Boy did I feel cheated, I wanted my guest/s to go home so I could continue to watch the video’s but that was not an option. So I spent the whole weekend trying to get a minute to watch another 5 minutes. Anyway by the time they left Sunday night, I had managed to watch the first 2 sessions on day 1 and thought it was that good I just will have to buy the program.

Helen DawsonOwner–Platinum Apartments, Melbourne, Australia

Kudos for your Summit. Very well done. Excellent seminar. Much to think about. Much to do. Because I’m new to taking a professional approach to managing my 3 properties in Guatemala, I have much to see, learn, and absorb. My notes make up a pile of paper 1/2 inch thick. I ran my computer out of ink, and finished off a brand new gel pen! Ten days ago I returned to Guatemala for the half year, and brought all those notes and copies with me. United Airlines was pleased too: $40 for the extra luggage. Still there is much to process and to implement in building my rental business. Again, Muchas Gracias Señor for this opportunity.

Gene CetroneOwner - –Casa Paradise, Guatemala

I absolutely loved the Vacation Rental World Summit this year and I am so happy to know that there will be another in 2015.

Jan StevensOwner -–Lazy Bowen Hideaways - Bowen Island, Canada

I am SO glad to have come across your Vacation Rental World Summit – you have opened my eye to so many things!!! And I have to give you my thanks for introducing me to such valuable learning tools, gurus etc.

Paula VaughnnOwner & Manager -–Casa Paloma - San Diego, California

The 2014 Vacation Rental World Summit was a fun, well-organized, and informative event. The speakers covered a wide range of relevant topics, and had a variety of messages for VR owners at all levels of experience.

My greatest “A-HA moment” during the event was discovering the power of email, and other FREE tools! I discovered weaknesses in my business practices AND ways to fix them without spending a fortune!

Thanks to Antonio and all of the speakers in 2014! I’m looking forward to 2015 VRWS!

Jenny OestOwner–Premium Beach Condos, Florida

I got so much out of the VRWS! I utilized the break times between sessions to improve all my marketing. In three days time I had started Google Plus and Pinterest pages, revised my canned inquiry responses and drafted my first “bespoke reply” landing page. I also made extensive revisions to my website to put the information my guests want front and center. And that’s just my marketing! There’s much more on my To Do lists for decorating and photos, property enhancements, business model and planning for my next VR purchase. My biggest take away is the fact that people in this industry will not survive if they don’t adapt. (Wendy Shand). Thank you to Antonio and all the presenters!

Lisa Ha Owner–The Lark at OBX, North Carolina

The Vacation Rental World Summit has been a true revelation to me! Thanks to the huge quantity of invaluable nuggets and tips I learned in just three days I was able to take my apartments in Bangkok to the next level incredibly fast! Prior to that I didn’t even have a website worth mentioning. Now it’s totally different!

I started out as a newbie not long ago and I am ahead of all my competitors in my area already! Thanks for putting together such massive event and all the recordings. I’m really looking forward to watching VRWS 2015 and learn a lot more.

Andrea BorellaOwner–BangkokPlanet Apartments, Bangkok, Thailand

Thank you Antonio! After the session on Sunday, I immediately sat down and composed an email to all our guests from last year, with lovely pictures of new things at the house, including a new boulder fire pit…one actually called me about setting up some times, and got back 4 other replies via email as well. Time very well spent! I very much enjoyed what I got to hear from the VRWS this past weekend, but I didnt’ have time to listen to all, So, I did purchase the entire series for our house in the North Carolina mountains in a place where many people “summer” in the South…..the Cashiers-Highlands plateau. Our house has done amazingly well in it’s first year, and I think it is because I was instinctively doing some of the things you suggested….but got such great ideas for the future, it’s inspired us to look at buying another house for the rental market. Thank you!

Donna Hamilton Paulson - WBAL TVOwner–The Mountain House, North Carolina

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Happy Vacation Rental Owners & Managers Say:

Antonio helped me turn my vacation rental property - Casita Sitges - into a profitable business. He has shifted my vacation rental knowledge from amateur to professional level. I achieved that through the two modules of the Fully Booked Formula training program he teaches and I attended online, through some individual consulting and through the design of the web for Casita Sitges (http://www.casitasitges.com)

Besides the subject matter of vacation rentals that he masters extremely well, Antonio has a very strong work ethic and he gets things done quickly sticking to the deadlines formerly agreed. I do recommend Antonio's work or products if you want to stand out from the crowd and you want to stretch your profits further.

Paola GheisOwner–Casita Sitges, Spain

Antonio is an excellent public speaker, trainer, and event organizer. I attended the Vacation Rental World Summit that he produced this year and it was a fantastic learning experience. I was very impressed with the high-tech applications he used for the event, the seamless delivery of every facet of the program, and the ultra-rich content that was provided by the experts who he invited to participate in the Summit. I gained scores of sales, marketing, and management tips that have already helped my vacation rental business, and I have been able to successfully apply some of what I learned to another one of my businesses, too. Before the end of the Summit I decided to purchase Antonio's Fully Booked Formula training program, and I am equally impressed with that. I look forward to whatever Antonio offers up next -- I am very sure that whatever it is, it will be exceptional.

MIchele FitzgeraldOwner–Senzar Learning Center, Arizona

Wow, thank you for putting together this wonderful resource of information and knowledge from the industry leaders to help all VR owners alike. What a line-up of events you had. Got on to watch the first sessions on day 1. Boy did I feel cheated, I wanted my guest/s to go home so I could continue to watch the video's but that was not an option. So I spent the whole weekend trying to get a minute to watch another 5 minutes. Anyway by the time they left Sunday night, I had managed to watch the first 2 sessions on day 1 and thought it was that good I just will have to buy the program.

Helen DawsonOwner–Platinum Apartments, Melbourne, Australia

I am SO glad to have come across your Vacation Rental World Summit - you have opened my eye to so many things!!! And I have to give you my thanks for introducing me to such valuable learning tools, gurus etc.

Paula VaughnnOwner & Manager -–Casa Paloma - San Diego, California

I absolutely loved the Vacation Rental World Summit this year and I am so happy to know that there will be another in 2015.

Jan StevensOwner -–Lazy Bowen Hideaways - Bowen Island, Canada

Kudos for your Summit. Very well done. Excellent seminar. Much to think about. Much to do. Because I'm new to taking a professional approach to managing my 3 properties in Guatemala, I have much to see, learn, and absorb. My notes make up a pile of paper 1/2 inch thick. I ran my computer out of ink, and finished off a brand new gel pen! Ten days ago I returned to Guatemala for the half year, and brought all those notes and copies with me. United Airlines was pleased too: $40 for the extra luggage. Still there is much to process and to implement in building my rental business. Again, Muchas Gracias Señor for this opportunity.

Gene CetroneOwner - –Casa Paradise, Guatemala

About VRS Founder, Antonio Bortolotti

Antonio Bortolotti

Antonio’s Top Skills Include

Vacation Rental World Summit

The Fully Booked Formula

Impactful Web Design

Here’s What Owners & Managers Say:

Happy Vacation Rental Owners & Managers Say:

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