From One Swiss Chalet to a Global Luxury Portfolio with Moriya Rockman of Smiling House Luxury Article by Alex and Annie : The Real Women of Vacation Rentals  In this episode, we sit down with Moriya Rockman, founder of Smiling House Luxury, to explore how a single personal vacation home in the Swiss Alps became the starting point for a global luxury vacation rental portfolio. Moriya shares her journey from accidental host to global founder, including why she and her husband chose to stay hands-on operators while scaling internationally. She explains how staying close to hospitality standards shaped every...

Villa Tracker surpasses 1,000 travel companies In the press: Article by Priya Khaira, Short Term Rentalz December 11, 2025 Reading Time: < 1 minute Switzerland: Villa Tracker, the B2B luxury accommodation platform created by Smiling House Group, has surpassed 1,000 travel companies. The company said the milestone reflected increasing demand from travel designers, concierges and luxury agencies for a single verified source of premium villas and chalets. The platform officially launched in early 2024 and now provides access to more than 17,000 vetted properties across 55 countries and 450 destinations. Villa Tracker was created as a centralised tool for travel...

Villa Tracker founder Moriya Rockman recently joined the Boostly Podcast to share the story behind Villa Tracker—the first B2B2C platform connecting vacation rental professionals with travel agents, designers, concierge companies, and event planners.

Villa Tracker & Guesty Partnership: Expanding Your Reach in the World of Travel “Villa Tracker is the bridge between two industries: travel professionals and property managers across the globe. By signing up for free with Villa Tracker, property managers gain access to a wide range of travel professionals and their extensive networks—reaching new guests who may not be booking through traditional OTAs (Online Travel Agencies).” Guesty – Partners with Villa Tracker since August 2024 & heres what they say: Join a Growing Global Network With over 800 travel companies already leveraging Villa Tracker, and a growing portfolio of 400 destinations...

EnviroRental Marketplace Partners with Villa Tracker  As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability in the travel and tourism industry, Villa Tracker has partnered with EnviroRental Marketplace to bring eco-conscious solutions to the vacation rental sector. This collaboration aims to provide property managers, hosts, and travelers with access to a range of environmentally friendly resources and practices. By combining Villa Tracker’s global network of luxury vacation rentals with EnviroRental’s sustainable offerings, the partnership strives to make sustainability an integral part of the vacation rental experience, helping to create a more sustainable future for the industry and the planet. Our Commitment...

Sharing Insights on the Future of the STR Industry on the HCH Podcast Moriya Rockman, founder of Smiling House, recently joined the HCH Podcast to discuss the future of the short-term rental (STR) industry, offering valuable insights into what makes the community special and the challenges faced by professionals in the space. During the episode, Moriya reflects on the journey of Smiling House, which began with a single property and has since expanded to over 12,000 luxury properties. He emphasizes the importance of passion for hospitality and the love for service that has fueled this growth, while also highlighting the...