The Florida Alliance For Vacation Rentals

What The Florida Alliance For Vacation Rentals does

The Florida Alliance For Vacation Rentals (FAVR) is a private, member-funded trade association founded in 1994 and headquartered in Kissimmee, Florida. It serves vacation rental property owners, property managers, and industry vendors operating in Florida, providing four core functions: state-level legislative advocacy in Tallahassee, regulatory compliance resources (DBPR licensing guidance, a vacation rental management certificate program, sanitation and safety materials), community networking through eight regional chapters and regional forums, and the annual VRX conference operated in partnership with VRX Travaganza. The organization positions itself as a Florida-only alternative to national associations, with all membership revenue reinvested in Florida-focused operations rather than distributed to multi-state overhead.

The association operates with 1-10 employees and is governed by a board of directors drawn from Florida vacation rental operators (CiiRUS, StayOrlando by Glasstone, 30a Escapes, Salty Beach Vacation Rentals, Treasure Coast Vacation Properties, iTrip Marco Island, Southbound Stays, Pineapple Coast Vacations, Blue Swell Rentals & Real Estate, Emerald Coast Destinations, Tangy Management, Florida Leisure Vacation Homes, and others), plus an honorary board member from SeaWorld Orlando. Revenue is generated through a $75/year individual membership, a tiered sponsor program (Gold, Silver, Bronze) featuring vendors such as Generali Global Assistance, Florida Vacation Rental Law, Airbnb, Expedia, Guesty, Breezeway, and Lodgify, and the $350 Safety Certification Course offered to non-members. Recent product additions include a FIFA World Cup Prep Guide and a paid 4-hour Safety Certification Course, both timed to the 2026 World Cup. Distribution is direct via the website (floridaavr.org) and the member portal (favr.clubexpress.com); marketing relies on the website, blog/email newsletter, and events. There is no software or AI/ML technology component; FAVR is a knowledge- and community-driven organization rather than a technology company.

Name

The Florida Alliance For Vacation Rentals

Legal name

The Florida Alliance for Vacation Rentals

Website

https://floridaavr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FAVR is a Florida-only trade association founded in 1994 that provides legislative advocacy in Tallahassee, regulatory compliance resources, regional chapter networking, and the annual VRX conference to vacation rental property owners, managers, and vendors across Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kissimmee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from vacation rental operators, property owners, managers, and vendors in Florida. Membership fee is $75 per year, with revenue directly funding Florida-based advocacy and community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FAVR is a Florida-only trade association that sells annual memberships ($75/year) to vacation rental operators. Membership funds lobbying in Tallahassee on bills affecting the right to operate and unlocks compliance resources, regional forums, statewide chapters, a vacation rental management certificate program, a safety certification course, and access to the annual VRX conference. All revenue is reinvested into Florida-based advocacy and community programs.

Product overview

FAVR operates as a membership-based trade association for Florida vacation rental operators. The core offering is the $75/year membership which bundles advocacy services (lobbying in Tallahassee), compliance resources (licensing guidance, DBPR materials, certificate programs), community networking (regional forums and statewide chapters), and access to the annual VRX conference. Additional resources include a safety certification course (free to members), water safety toolkit, human trafficking awareness materials, and a Right to Rent Program. The organization does not sell software products but provides knowledge-based programs and community resources for vacation rental operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FAVR Membership
• Advocacy Services
• Licensing & Compliance Resources
• VRX Annual Conference
• Regional Forums & Statewide Chapters
• Safety Certification Course

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CiiRUSminorOthersCiiRUS is a vacation rental management company featured as a partner on the FAVR sponsors page.
• Generali Global AssistancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor providing travel insurance and assistance services to Florida vacation rentals.
• Florida Vacation Rental LawcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor providing legal expertise specific to Florida vacation rental regulations.
• Fudge InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor providing insurance services for vacation rental properties.
• Enterprise Bank & TrustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor providing banking and trust services for property managers.
• Proper InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor providing insurance solutions for vacation rentals.
• AirbnbminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor and major vacation rental platform serving Florida operators.
• Expedia GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor and major vacation rental booking platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• VRX Travaganza (VRMXTRAVaganza): The annual Florida vacation rental conference run in partnership with FAVR. Directly adjacent peer operating the flagship industry event that FAVR co-hosts, with overlapping audiences and content on Florida short-term rentals.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Travel Association: National, non-profit trade association representing all components of the U.S. travel industry. Comparable to FAVR as a broad industry advocacy organization with education and events, though much larger and far broader than FAVR's narrow Florida-focused scope.
• Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA): National trade association for the vacation rental industry. VRMA is the most directly comparable peer as it serves the same operator segment (vacation rental managers/owners) with advocacy, education, and certification, but at a national rather than state-focused level.
• National Association of REALTORS (NAR): The largest U.S. trade association for real estate professionals. Comparable to FAVR as a membership-based trade association providing advocacy and education, though NAR covers residential real estate broadly rather than short-term vacation rentals specifically.
• American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA): National trade association representing all segments of the U.S. lodging industry, including hotels and alternative accommodations. Comparable to FAVR through its advocacy, education, and compliance support model for lodging operators.

Emerging players

• VRMNT (Vacation Rental Management and Neighborhood Tourism): Industry coalition providing advocacy and best-practice resources for short-term rental managers. Overlaps with FAVR on advocacy positioning for vacation rental operators and is an emerging peer in the policy/standards space.

Direct peers

• Short-Term Rental Advocacy Center (STRAC): Advocacy-focused organization for the short-term rental industry. Directly comparable to FAVR's Tallahassee lobbying function, operating at the national level rather than Florida-only, and focused purely on short-term rental regulation and policy.

Regional players

• Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA): Florida-specific trade association for the broader hospitality and lodging sector. Directly comparable to FAVR as a state-level advocacy body for Florida-based accommodation/hospitality operators, though broader than just vacation rentals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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