James Burrows

Chief Executive Officer at Rentals United

Greater Barcelona Metropolitan Area

About

Skilled entrepreneur of 20 years with experience from start-up to growth level with a focus on Travel e-commerce & B2B Traveltech. Co-founder of Holiday Velvet, a worldwide vacation rental booking site & Rentals United, an innovative SaaS vacation rental software leader. Currently CEO of Rentals United with a keen focus in making the complex more simple through the use of technology. I've been around the block and back again. Early entry to the vacation rentals sector, I've seen some incredible changes over the last 15 years and Rentals United has definitely contributed to how the market is shaped today. Im looking forward to another 15 years!

Experience

  • Rentals United ()
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Nov 2018 - Jan 2026 · 7 yrs 3 mos

      Rentals United is a cloud-based SaaS business for short-term rental professionals to manage and expand their connectivity effectively across many listing sites. At its heart, Rentals United is a channel manager with a simple and straightforward user-interface, offering connections to leading yield managers, payment providers and operational tools. Our worldwide clients range from small property owners, to medium-size & large "hotel 2.0" property managers.

    • Chief Operating Officer
      Jan 2012 - Nov 2018 · 6 yrs 11 mos

      Rentals United is a distribution platform and channel manager for the vacation rental sector that connects property managers, owners and agents together with leading holiday rental sites and agencies.

  • Holiday Velvet Ltd (9 yrs 3 mos)
    • Managing Director
      Feb 2006 - Apr 2015 · 9 yrs 3 mos

      holiday rentals worldwide

    • CEO
      Feb 2006 - Aug 2013 · 7 yrs 7 mos

      A holiday rental business specialising in self catering properties around the world. We now have 315 destinations and nearly 10,000 rentals and serviced apartments.

  • Business Development Director at Only-apartments
    May 2014 - Feb 2015 · 10 mos

    My responsibilities are focused on growing Only Apartments business through channel partners and affiliations. I also manage social media and all CRM initiatives.

  • Managing Director at Space Connect LTD
    Feb 2003 - Feb 2006 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Sales Director at The Hub Interactive
    Feb 2002 - Jan 2003 · 1 yr