Inside VRMA's New Government Affairs Council

About this episode

Jodi Refosco interviews Tiffany Edwards about the new Government Affairs Council and its impact on the vacation rental industry.

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, VRMA Board Chair Jodi Refosco sits down with Tiffany Edwards of Weatherby Consulting to discuss the formation of VRMA’s new Government Affairs Council and what it means for the vacation rental industry. They explore why the council was created, how it consolidates previous advocacy committees, and what major regulatory challenges it aims to address, including housing affordability, tourism taxes, and commercial classification. Edwards also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the council’s structure, funding strategy, and how VRMA members can get involved, donate, and shape the industry’s future.

People in this episode

Guest: Tiffany Edwards

Topics covered

• Government Affairs
• Vacation Rental Industry
• Regulatory Challenges
• Advocacy

Keywords

• housing affordability
• tourism taxes
• commercial classification
• VRMA members

More episodes of VRMA Arrival

• Short Term Rentalz’s Priya Khaira on the 2026 Shortyz Awards · March 30, 2026 · 11 min
• Pierre-Camille Hamana on Stacked Pressures, Operational Discipline, and the Future of STRs · February 23, 2026 · 19 min
• Marketing Through Storytelling with Lance and Elaine Stitcher · January 26, 2026 · 24 min
• Salty Dog Vacations: Building a Business Around Community Impact · December 15, 2025 · 30 min
• Cautious Optimism: Key Data’s Read on the 2026 Vacation Rental Market · November 24, 2025 · 17 min
• Jessica Gillingham Talks AI, Hybrid Hospitality, and What Comes Next · September 29, 2025 · 25 min