97% of STR Hosts Say Tech “Critical” to Success

5/12/2025

A report from Hospitable found that 96.8% of short-term rental (STR) hosts believe tech is “critical to their success.” Based on a survey of 566 STR hosts across different management types, the data showed that over 90% use property management software for their operations, while 70% use dynamic pricing tools. Other important tools included smart locks, general accounting tools, and guest verification. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is also on the rise. “While only a small percentage of hosts use third-party AI tools to manage their STRs, Hospitable has seen a big increase in hosts using built-in AI to streamline operations,” states the report.

PhocusWire (05/12/25) Abby Crotty