🌞 Exciting News for Members 🌞
We’re excited to announce that AZRT is launching local chapters across Arizona!
With new regulations impacting short-term rentals, it’s more important than ever that hosts and supporters have a strong, organized voice. These local chapters will allow members and leaders to connect, collaborate, and respond to issues in their own communities while staying united under the statewide association.
By working together locally and statewide, we can better protect, support, and grow the STR industry in Arizona.
Proposed chapters are:
- Eastern Arizona (Payson, Show Low, Pinetop, Greer, etc.)
- Southern Arizona (Tucson, Sonoita, Douglas, Yuma, etc.)
- Northern Arizona (Flagstaff, Page, Grand Canyon, etc.)
- Phoenix Valley (Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale, etc.)
- Western Arizona (Lake Havasu, Bullhead City, Kingman, etc.)
- Verde Valley (Cottonwood, Sedona, Prescott, etc.)
We’re looking for passionate leaders to help launch and guide our new local chapters!
Are you interested in contributing to AZRT while supporting the STR industry in your community? Simply reply to this email with your name and location to let us know.
Alliance Events
Thank You for Joining Us!
Welcome Members!
Welcome to our newest AZRT members! We are so excited to have you join us!
🌟 Melanie Van Nortwick
🌟 Grant Fawcett
Our First in the Fall Webinar Series:
Becoming a Top 1% Property
We’re excited to kick off AZRT’s Fall Webinar Series! This series is designed for Arizona short-term rental hosts, managers, and community members who want to stay informed, learn new strategies, and stay ahead of the latest trends in the STR industry.
📅 Thursday, September 18
🕛 12:00 PM (AZ Time)
This first session is a great opportunity to sharpen your skills and grow your knowledge as an STR professional.
🎙️ Special Guest: Somerled
Representatives from Somerled will share how to transform your property into a Top 1% performer. With a strategy-led design approach, Somerled combines data, vision, and creativity to deliver guest-centered properties that maximize returns. Their market-tailored insights will give you practical takeaways you can apply right away.
*Free to Attend
Members only will receive exclusive access to webinar materials after the event.unity.
Thank You for Making Our Summer Series Spectacular!
Summer Series Session 3 Recap
At our final Summer Series session, James Whitley of DeGeorge Plumbing and HVAC shared practical tips to help save money on plumbing and air conditioning costs. Attendees walked away with useful ideas they could apply not only to their STRs but also to their own homes.
We also had a blast reviewing (and roasting!) some local Arizona Airbnb listings. The exercise turned out to be both fun and educational, giving everyone clear examples of what to do—and what not to do—when writing STR descriptions.
The session was such a hit that we’re already looking forward to hosting more in-person events and bringing back the Summer Series next year. Don’t forget—members get free access to many of these events!
News You Can Use
Show Low City Council Updates STR Posting Rules
From The White Mountain Independent
The Show Low City Council has passed a new rule requiring STR operators to post emergency contact information outside their properties so it is visible from the street. While this measure addresses concerns raised at certain rentals, the mayor has also indicated a push for broader local regulations on STRs.
Short-Term Rentals Outperform Hotels
From ShortTermRentalAZ
According to the latest Hotel Data Index from Key Data, short-term rentals outperformed hotels across all regions in Q2 of this year.