Vacation Storebuilder Partners with Credit Card Processors to Increase Service, Security and Options for Customers

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 03, 2011

Vacation Storebuilder (VSB), an advanced SaaS ecommerce platform for the vacation rental and ownership industries, has entered into agreements with Ascent Processing, Inc, Authorize.net, Elavon Processing, PayPal, Shift4 and YapStone, Inc.?s VacationRentPayment, leaders in the credit card processing industry for vacation rentals, to provide clients with reliable options for secure, integrated credit card transaction processing.

The Vacation Storebuilder Platform is a website factory that allows vacation rental providers and vacation ownership companies to cost effectively deploy a variety of vacation rental ecommerce websites powered by Vacation Storebuilder. These VSB powered websites come with all the necessary components to help drive traffic and facilitate online bookings for vacation rentals. The integration with these industry-leading credit card service providers allows clients to choose from a variety of products which cater to their specific business needs.

?As we performed our due diligence work and listened to our clients? feedback, we?ve grown to realize that our clients want both security for their customers and options in choosing their payment processor. Ascent, VacationRentPayment, Authorize.Net, Elavon, Shift4 and PayPal are recognized leaders in the vacation rental industry and are known for their advanced capabilities, commitment to service, breadth of product offerings and thought leadership,? said Sunil Aluvila, president and CEO of Vacation Storebuilder. ?With these agreements, we are able to offer our clients a robust, end-to-end solution with a powerful combination of services and options that give clients the flexibility and scalability they need to succeed in the highly competitive and fast- growing vacation rental industry.?

These and future similar agreements continue to enhance Vacation Storebuilder?s features and openness to integrate with leading technology providers in the vacation rental and ownership industry, enabling VSB to be a single source for its clients? ecommerce and online booking needs.

?With their significant card processing capabilities and security, these companies provide the high level of service and product options our clients need,? said Amy Mutual, Director of Sales and Marketing for Vacation Storebuilder. ?These agreements enable Vacation Storebuilder to reach more vacation providers and provide a comprehensive set of solutions that meet the demands of our clients in every stage of their business.?

About Vacation Storebuilder / Vibes Interactive

Vacation Storebuilder (VSB), a division of Vibes Interactive, launched in 2010 and is an advanced e-commerce Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform which enables vacation rental and ownership companies to quickly implement and manage ecommerce websites for vacation rental management, prospect generation, resale and membership product marketing. Our turnkey solutions provide robust websites which showcase properties, drive traffic, increase conversion, and manage membership and ownership. For more information visit http://www.VacationStorebuilder.com..

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Vacation Rental Payments Just Got Easier With DepositGuard

Austin, TX (PRWEB) October 12, 2011

The vacation rental industry is about to get a major boost with a new secure payment process introduced by DepositGuard, a company steeped in real estate best practices, with executives who have transacted and protected more than $ 150 million. Designed to deliver confidence for renters, homeowners and companies serving the vacation rental industry, DepositGuard is expected to fuel rental bookings and attract new customers with customizable options that will work across any sales platform or site.

DepositGuard is a patent-pending, web-based service that securely collects, holds and administers the deposits and pre-paid rents for vacation and residential property transactions, benefitting both renters and homeowners (including landlords, property managers and rental agents). No matter where homeowners or renters search and find accommodations, DepositGuard?s protected payment process can be integrated with calendar, compliance, travel insurance and other ancillary revenue or business needs of the homeowner, property manager or listing site.

?DepositGuard aims to standardize the way money is handled for online vacation and home rentals,? said Alan Lane, DepositGuard?s Co-Founder & Director of Business Development.

According to DepositGuard, the 13% expected growth in the industry is grossly underestimated for 2011 and the $ 85 billion that changed hands for vacation rentals in 2010 represents only a portion of potential revenue based on new consumer data from a DepositGuard study. Seventy-eight percent of consumers polled indicate they would rent properties more often (or for the first time) if better payment security was offered.

?We?re positioned to help the industry gain back ?lost revenues? from the customer set who is uncertain or prefers more control over the payment process,? Lane said. ?And we are dedicated to applying our existing expertise and success to this burgeoning niche in the vacation and tourism industries.?

If each homeowner loses one rental per year because of a ?fearful consumer,? DepositGuard estimates an industry loss of $ 10.5 billion annually ? at minimum.

Because there is no standard way of handling money for vacation rental payments, the disparate procedures make it more difficult for both homeowners and renters when making decisions and securing their investments. For homeowners, putting renters at ease while satisfying business needs, allows for greater reach and customer satisfaction.

?Renter's confidence in how their money is handled is key to the vacation rental business,? said Matt Neal, DepositGuard?s Co-Founder & Director of Operations. ?By giving renters peace of mind, DepositGuard leads to increased occupancy and ROI for homeowners.?

Unlike other payment methods, a merchant account is not required to accept Visa/MasterCard payments and there are no fees for homeowners to use DepositGuard. Homeowners can simplify their rental business with DepositGuard?s automated and easy-to-use system for managing, tracking, and accounting for rental payments and deposits.

DepositGuard establishes a neutral third-party account where the rental funds are parked for safekeeping. Both the renter and landlord have full visibility into the account and must be in agreement before the account can be created, changed, closed or any money released. DepositGuard maintains a Fidelity policy through Travelers and a Professional Errors and Omissions policy with Lloyds of London to guarantee the safety and liquidity of all funds.

About DepositGuard

DepositGuard is a technology company with easy and secure platforms for controlling and securing payments for transactions in vacation rentals and real estate. Founded in 2009 by Alan Lane and Matt Neal, DepositGuard uses seamless and customizable solutions for the homeowner and business serving the vacation rental industry and provides control of the payment process to the consumer. DepositGuard eliminates doubt in rental payment security and helps consumers discover the benefits of vacation rentals. Your money shouldn?t arrive on vacation before you do. For more information, visit http://www.depositguard.com.

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