# Merilee Karr

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Vacation Rentals: How They’re Shaping the Future of Tourism

This episode of Powering Travel marks a milestone: our first episode about the vacation rental marketplace! Vacation rentals have become an essential part of the travel and tourism industry, but elicit mixed feelings from travelers and professionals alike. Brandon is joined by guest host Tim Rosoli…

Navigating Incoming Legislation in Short-Term Rentals | Expert Insights

5:12 Merilee’s career 7:18 UnderTheDoormat Group 10:55 TrustedStays  12:52 STAA Chairperson 16:18 Regulation is coming  20:25 Positive PR for the short-term rentals industry 23:25 The importance of data and implementing a national registration system 25:48 Legislation is coming – and technology…

300 seconds with UnderTheDoormatGroup | Marilee Karr | Trends in accommodation

In this episode, Merilee Karr, Founder & CEO at UnderTheDoormatGroup and Chair of the Board at UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), joins host Lea Jordan and shares her takes on the top 3 trends shaping the short-term rentals sector and some exciting news about UnderTheDoormatGroup. Tun…

Essential tips for success on Vrbo

Send us a text The focus this week is Vrbo and how to succeed on one of the world’s premier online travel agencies.Our special guest is James Cassidy, Senior Director – Partner Success Vacation Rentals, Expedia Group.During the interview, James shares five top tips to achieve success on Vrbo and ou…

Health advocates say Portland needs more public toilets

The lack of public restrooms remains an issue across the country. In Portland, there are about 17 public restrooms per 100,000 citizens, according to some estimates.  When the city placed more than 100 red portable toilets around town in 2020, some residents vehemently opposed their arrival. In 20…

Easy Steps to Win Against Short-term Rentals Regulations

From Lisbon to London to Missouri, short-term rental leaders are fighting restrictive policies—and winning. In this in-depth webinar, you’ll hear from real hosts and property managers reshaping regulations through smart advocacy, local alliances, and powerful storytelling.🎙️ Hosted by Thibault Mass…

Professionalising Short-Term Rentals with Merilee Karr (UnderTheDoormat)

In this episode of Pillow Talk Sessions, Merilee Karr, CEO of UnderTheDoormat Group, explains how short-term rentals have evolved from fragmented, alternative accommodation into a professional, institutional-grade asset class operating at scale across Europe and beyond. With short-term rentals now …

Building Property Management Companies That Scale with Merilee Karr of Under the Doormat

In this episode of The Vacation Rental Show, host Lynell Gordon sits down with Merilee Karr, founder and CEO of Under the Doormat Group and former chairperson of the UK's short-term rental industry association. Merilee brings a rare mix of operational, technological, and advocacy expertise to a wid…

Episode 66: Landlords' responses to the Renters' Rights Act

With the first phase of the Renters' Rights Act now in force we look at how landlords are responding to the new regulatory landscape. In the first part of the show we ask whether landlords are moving towards shorter term rentals as a result of the new Act and – with the loss of section 21 making i…

STR Regulation, London's 90-Day Rule & The Future of Short-Term Rentals UK ft. Merilee Karr

Is UK short-term rental regulation finally working in hosts' favour? In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast, Merilee Karr – CEO of UnderTheDoormat Group and former Chair of the Short Term Accommodation Association – breaks down exactly what's coming and what it means for your STR business. We…