The AI Question in Vacation Rentals Is Not Whether to Use it, But How to Choose It
By Marcus Räder | 11/2/2026
The question is no longer whether to use AI. The question now is how to choose the AI and where to implement it. For most operators, a property management system with AI built into it at the core, with strong data and informed by the realities of the short-term rental industry, is the best option. The best AI options for STR operators will understand the context and have awareness of the industry itself.
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Podcast
Are Pet Bans Costing You Bookings?
10/26/2026
Are vacation rental operators missing out on bookings by saying no to pets? John Bradford, CEO of PetScreening, joins the VRMA Arrival Podcast to challenge common assumptions about pet damage, cleanliness, and the risks of allowing animals in short-term rentals.
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Why Your Competitors Might Also Be Your Allies
By Madeleine Parkin | 10/19/2026
A rising tide lifts all boats, and in the vacation rental business, that means a strong market that benefits everyone. It is in every operators interest that the competition remains friendly; staying in touch with the competition pushes quality standards higher, maintains stable pricing, and is essential to advocating for the industry as a whole.
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