The Progressive Labour Party is set to host a panel discussion this week intended to help the public enter the vacation rental industry.

The discussion, entitled “Unlocking Your Property’s Potential: Vacation Rentals”, will be the first in the party’s economic empowerment event series.

A party spokeswoman said: “The PLP believes in helping Bermudians make the most of what they have and we encourage all homeowners to attend. Industry professionals will be presenting and offering advice on how to market your home or apartment online as a vacation rental to gain extra income.

“Topics include simple ways to polish up your property to maximise your rates, how to set-up an AirBnB and other online hosting profiles, as well as personal testimonies from those who’ve done it before. A question and answer segment will follow.”

The event will take place this Thursday at the Prospect Primary School auditorium, starting at 7.30pm.