It’s no secret that custom apps are here to stay. They provide easy access to information, include relevant information and provide a way for customers to interact with their favorite companies. With this in mind, iTrip Vacations has released a new iTrip Vacations Travel app for Andriod and Apple devices. The app makes it easier for customers to search, save and book their ideal vacation rental accommodations — and find nearby necessities and helpful info while on vacation. Check out the new features.

iTrip Vacations Travel App: New Features, User Experience

Search, Save, Book Vacation Rentals

Part of the overall search experience, the new design offers an easy way to see all destinations and click on a specific place. Guests now have the ability to search, save and book vacation rentals in one convenient location. The app includes all 60-plus iTrip Vacations destinations, allows users to save their favorites and links directly to a booked rental.

In addition, users have easy access to vacation rental deals. These custom savings are created by iTrip Vacations’ property managers, saving guests time and money. At any given moment, users will find 30-60 rental discounts all across the U.S. Sign up for the bi-monthly iTrip Vacations deals newsletter.

Guests also relax knowing that the secure payment platform links directly to iTrip Vacations’ property management software, ensuring easy payment options and secure transactions.

“Our new iTrip Travel app offers the latest in mobile user interface and user experience technology to make not only searching for a great property easy, but also simplifies the booking process with secure payments on a mobile device,” says Todd Morrison, iTrip Vacations co-founder and COO. “We even allow users to scan their credit card to add your payment information on the go.”

Personal Rental Information

Every vacation rental guest wants quick access to the rental and property manager’s information. The My Rental section allows users to view booked vacation rentals and find important information such as check-in and check-out.

“The iTrip Travel app puts users in control and places all the information they need at their fingertips,” Morrison says. “On the Reservation Info screen, guests find the most commonly used items prominently displayed for easy access. These include the property’s address, Wi-Fi codes and passwords, access code and Help Center links. Our Help Center provides users with fast answers to questions, including how to operate home theater systems and smart thermostats, as well as immediate access to the property manager with our exclusive guest services on-call system.”

Google and Uber Integration

To provide more helpful on-location information, the iTrip Vacation app syncs with Google and Uber. The Google integration locates nearby restaurants and attractions that vacationers may enjoy. Even better, the property manager can block certain restaurants and attractions that are not highly rated, ensuring guests find the best places in the area. Those who need Uber ride-sharing services also find a link to Uber that allows them to access the app and find available drivers.

Facebook Integration

People love posting to social media and sharing their experience with friends and family. The iTrip Vacations travel app allows everyone to either sign in with their iTrip information or Facebook information. Guests can upload photos and videos directly to their page, or upload to the iTrip Vacations Facebook page.

As part of the Facebook integration, users also have the option to participate in monthly contests. The iTrip Vacations travel app contest encourages users to upload photos and videos to the company’s Facebook page. When done, those users enter to win prizes.

Download the iTrip Travel app on the App Store.

Download the iTrip Travel app on Google Play.

The FlipStream app – designed by iTrip Vacations – is a mobile-ready application that allows iTrip Vacations’ property managers to monitor the entire turn-over process from their smartphone. The app provides users easy access to everything they need to oversee the process in real-time, regardless of their location.

“We are excited to release this cutting-edge technology to our franchisees and their cleaning, inspection, and maintenance contractors in the field,” says Todd Morrison, co-founder, iTrip Vacations. “We created FlipStream to bring technology, control and communication in real-time to the most complex piece of operations: the guest turnover or ‘flip’. This valuable tool connects to our proprietary iTrip Admin Property Management Software, allowing our property managers to gain control and automate the many moving parts associated with a vacation rental property flip.”

How FlipStream Works for Vacation Property Managers

FlipStream’s Mission Control Dashboard enables iTrip Vacations’ franchise property managers to oversee the progress of their guest flips and turnovers. From here, managers can inspect rentals, track cleaning and maintenance, and rate staff performance. With the dashboard integration into iTrip Vacations software, all listings and booking information import into the app.

Once all data is imported, managers can monitor activity, rate companies, take photos, report damages and problems, and prioritize based on proximity. FlipStream also time-tracks assignments and uses GPS to re-sort assignments based on location and priority. Cleaning companies, inspectors and maintenance contractors also have access to the app in order to manage and communicate from the field.

The FlipStream app is available to iTrip property managers on Apple and Android smartphones and iPads. Download the app from the Apple Store or Google Play to get started.

FlipStream Features for Managers

FlipStream users benefit from an 80 percent time savings over paper forms and physical inspections with the app. Its custom features provide managers a one-stop-shop for all the tools they need to complete the turn-over process. Here are 5 top app features that vacation property managers will enjoy:

Photo Ability

The app houses a powerful camera that allows users to take photos and include them in the cleaning and inspection notes with only two-clicks. Managers can upload a total of 16 inline photos per item, each time-stamped and auto-captioned. Cleaning and maintenance teams can also take pictures of any concerns and/or damages, and safely store them for later reports.

Rate the Work

Managers have the ability to rate their cleaning and maintenance contractors, and have access to a timer that shows real-time progress. This enables vacation rental managers to keep accurate track of conditions and costs. In addition, the ability to rate work also informs other employees which companies to use and motivates partner companies to deliver high-quality service.

Special Comments

Need to leave a special request? Remove an extra email, text or call, and add a comment in the item and save. This feature provides an easy way to communicate with contractors, cleaners and other employees who may inspect the property.

GPS Monitoring and Prioritizing

The app also integrates with the device’s GPS. This enables users to smart-sort and prioritize items based on importance and location. In addition, users can rearrange cleaning and maintenance tasks for contractors, place items at the top, and reassign tasks based on who is in the area. These features help ensure that important tasks are handled first in a timely manner.

Back It Up

Don’t worry about losing data. FlipStream backs-up all inspections and reports, so managers never worry about losing valuable information. Users also have a tech support team available 24/7 to answer questions and address functionality issues.

“iTrip Vacations continues to lead the vacation rental management industry with ground-breaking software products and systems that automate and streamline the complex world of vacation rental management, ” Morrison says. “The FlipStream app and Mission Control Dashboard involved over 18 months of development. You can bet our Technology Engineering team is hard at work today creating tomorrow’s next technological innovation for our franchise managers and staff.”

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