Technology

By Umair Hassan | 2/18/2025

The vacation rental industry is witnessing an explosion of new apps. In recent years, technology has played an increasingly critical role in streamlining operations, enhancing productivity, and maximizing returns. This led to the development of a vast number of apps designed to make property managers’ lives easier—and it’s big business.

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1/27/2025

On the latest episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, Bart-Jan Leyts, the 25-year-old founder of Otamiser, shared his insights into optimizing OTA rankings for short-term rentals (STRs) and hotels.

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By Pierre-Camille Hamana | 1/21/2025

In an industry as guest-centric as short-term rentals (STRs), communication is the key to shaping positive guest experiences. Yet it has always been one of the industry’s biggest pain points. The necessity of addressing every guest inquiry almost immediately before, during, and after a stay has historically been a huge burden on hosts.

It only makes sense, then, that once the STR industry began adopting artificial intelligence, enhancing guest interactions was a top priority.

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By Luca Zambello | 12/17/2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword across industries, and property management is no exception. However, for vacation rental managers and property professionals, the question isn’t just about the hype—it’s about the tangible benefits AI offers and its potential to revolutionize the industry. This article dives into how AI is reshaping property management, showcasing its real-world impact and practical applications for vacation rental managers.

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By Emily Tunggala | 12/9/2024

For years, the short-term rental industry has been a land of giants. Independent hosts have long been locked in a relentless uphill battle, constantly vying with established property management companies to successfully scale while continuing to deliver a high-quality service.

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By Thibault Masson | 11/12/2024

Standing out in today’s crowded vacation rental market is hard. Guests expect more, competition is fierce, and keeping occupancy high takes constant effort.

Enter AI. Artificial intelligence isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a practical tool vacation rental managers are using to boost visibility, attract guests, and drive revenue.

From fine-tuning your listings to setting smart, demand-driven prices, AI tools help you stay competitive. Here’s how AI can streamline your business, both on online travel agency (OTA) websites and your direct booking platform.

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10/21/2024

Track uses AI to simplify operations in vacation rental management. From automating guest review responses to tagging images for distribution across channels, Track’s solutions save time, enhance branding opportunities, and provide operational insights. Discover how automation can reduce labor costs and improve communication across your organization.

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8/26/2024

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, we delve into the journey and insights of Pierre-Camille Hamana, the founder and CEO of Hospitable. Hospitable is a company dedicated to providing software solutions for property managers and hosts in the short-term rental industry.

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By Tommy Ciaccio | 8/20/2024

On today’s to-do list: one check-out, two check-ins, three maintenance tasks, and four hours yelling at the computer trying to make your software work. Too many property managers are bogged down in a psychological quagmire that’s holding them back from ditching outdated software, tech, and other processes.

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7/30/2024

In the latest episode of the VRMA Arrival Podcast, VRMA publications editor Alexa Schlosser interviews Tommy Ciaccio, head of business development for Avantio in the US and Canada. Ciaccio shares Avantio’s journey from its beginnings in Spain to its expansion into North American markets, highlighting their focus on innovation and local expertise.

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