The STR Industry Consolidated Everything Except the Part That Breaks
By Pierre-Camille Hamana | 10/5/2026
The next competitive advantage in the vacation rental tech space will come from bringing operations into that same environment, where cleaning, maintenance, staffing, payments, reservations, and guest communication all work from the same source of truth. The property management system is no longer just the place where bookings are managed; it needs to be the platform where the entire business runs.
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More Than Software: Why People Still Choose OwnerRez
By Paul Waldschmidt | 8/10/2026
OwnerRez has grown by focusing on more than technology. Built by vacation rental professionals, the platform combines deep channel integrations and flexible software with a people-first philosophy that prioritizes customer satisfaction and trust. OwnerRez is designed to help property managers streamline operations and build stronger, more sustainable businesses.
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AI Search and Vacation Rentals: What’s Changing and What Isn’t
By Rebecca Lombardo | 7/20/2026
AI search results drive high-intent traffic that converts 31% more often and is worth 4.4 times more revenue than traditional search. But that's because AI models reward specificity and completeness. Whichever property ticks the most boxes, is most likely to succeed. For vacation rental managers, that means the most impactful AI strategy has almost nothing to do with chasing new software hacks and everything to do with mastering content and marketing fundamentals.
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You’re Not Managing Properties Anymore—You’re Running a Business
By Shahar Goldboim | 6/22/2026
Vacation rental operators have evolved into complex business managers, but the property management software supporting them hasn’t kept pace. Most tools are designed to handle individual tasks, but the real challenge is coordinating interdependent workflows across several different departments. Disconnected systems create time-consuming manual work that only grows with scale. This makes coordination, not workload, a bottleneck. Finding systems that can integrate workflows, automate decisions, and minimize human coordination is the key to enabling businesses to scale efficiently.
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Stop Using AI. Start Hiring It.
By D. Brooke Pfautz | 6/8/2026
The problem with AI likely isn't a problem at all. The problem is that many vacation rental managers just don't know how to use it. Because AI is only as useful as the tools it is given, there needs to be thoughtful strategy around its onboarding, just like with a human worker. Over time, AI can learn your business's needs, and if given the right information, it can grow into a valuable employee that makes the job easier.
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Why Communicating Your Data Could Be Your Superpower
By Madeleine Parkin | 3/23/2026
As a vacation rental property manager, the story behind your data is just as important as the data itself. Thinking critically about what the numbers actually mean can help you frame the conversation and shift the narrative.
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