Integrating AI and Smart Technology in Short-Term Rentals
By Angel Piontek | 4/16/2024
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and smart property technology in short-term rentals transforms operations for owners and managers and enhances the guest experience by providing the convenience and personalization they expect.
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Podcast
Common Mistakes Property Managers Make with PMS Systems
3/26/2024
In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, VRMA editor Alexa Schlosser interviews Dave Payette, the founder of 365Villas, discussing his journey in founding the company and the influence of his background in technology. Payette shares his experience transitioning from the tech industry to the vacation rental sector and the challenges he faced as a property manager himself.
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Unlocking the Future of Short-Term Rentals: A Dive into the STR Tech Index 2024
By Abode Worldwide | 3/4/2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of short-term rentals (STRs), staying ahead of technology trends is not just an advantage but a necessity for property managers. The recently launched STR Tech Index 2024 by Abode Worldwide is a comprehensive directory of insights mapping out the technological advancements that are shaping today’s vacation rental industry.
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Podcast
Streamlining Vacation Rental Furnishing
2/26/2024
In this VRMA Arrival podcast episode, Sage Nathan of Minoan discusses the concept of systematizing furnishing in the context of short-term vacation rental businesses. Minoan is a tech platform that aims to streamline the furnishing process for vacation rental owners and operators. Sage emphasizes the challenges in the industry, such as using outdated systems like spreadsheets, and highlights the need for a more efficient approach.
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Supplier Company of the Year: Key Data
2/14/2024
Key Data’s platform is a game-changer for the short-term rental industry. It sources and analyzes the most accurate, real-time vacation rental data available, empowering property owners, professional managers, investors, and destination marketing organizations (DMOs) worldwide. But what sets Key Data apart is its unique approach. The company collaborates with property managers in over 500 international markets, directly extracting daily data from their reservations platforms. This data is then combined with information scraped from popular online travel agencies (OTAs) such as Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com.
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Podcast
Inside KEY.co’s Capital One Venture X Partnership
12/18/2023
Kim Lalande from KEY.co discussed significant updates since their last conversation. The company has experienced substantial growth, expanding its curated home inventory from 700 to over 3,000 properties, aiming to hit 4,000 by year-end. A major announcement was their partnership with Capital One Venture X program, targeting high-end spenders with curated inventory and personalized services, enhancing the overall stay experience.
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Industry Insider’s Top 5 Tips and Advice for Maximizing Your PMS
By Dave Payette | 11/27/2023
Most property managers in the vacation rental industry invest in some form of property management software (PMS). From booking management, payments and housekeeping, to accounting and more, a PMS streamlines operations, exploits revenue generating opportunities, and enhances customer service.
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Putting AI to Work (Not Putting Yourself Out of It)
By Brise Carpenter | 10/9/2023
If you’re up at night worrying that artificial intelligence (AI) advancements will replace the people within the hospitality industry, we say: only if you’re looking for them to. It may be easy to claim human labor is a thing of the past, but the truth is perhaps a bit more nuanced. Sure, AI can take on short-term rental tasks, but that’s a good thing. In doing so, it can help you scale your business, enhance the guest experience, and optimize your team’s time.
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