Airbnb introduces new social features for Experiences
US: Airbnb has introduced new social features for Airbnb Experiences, allowing guests to connect with one another before, during, and after their trip. The update forms part of a wider product rollout that includes enhanced search, flexible payment options, and expanded AI-powered customer support. The new features mark Airbnb’s latest effort to position Experiences as […]
STRz Podcast: Episode 62, Robin Bass, Premier Properties
Short Term Rentalz · Robin Bass Premier Properties In this episode, I catch up with Robin Bass, founder of Premier Properties USVI, to hear how she’s grown her short-term rental business and brought a personal touch to every stay. Robin talks about the small but powerful ways she’s using tech from helping her team work […]
Pass the Keys partners with Conduit for AI-powered guest communication
UK: Short-let property management firm Pass the Keys has announced a partnership with AI-powered guest messaging platform Conduit. The integration links Pass the Keys Connect, the company’s proprietary property management system, with Conduit’s AI messaging platform. The move consolidates communication across third-party applications into a single interface in efforts to streamline communication between franchise partners with […]
Hostaway launches generative AI response tool
Finland: Vacation rental property management software company Hostaway has launched AI Auto Reply, a native generative-AI tool designed to instantly create personalised responses to common inquiries.
STRz Podcast: What is AI and what isn’t AI?
In this episode, we hear from Jason Ring CRO at Travel Net Solutions and Jim Birmingham, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Travel Solutions to unpack what AI really means to the hospitality sector.
Episode 62: What is AI, and What Isn’t?
Short Term Rentalz · What is AI and What isn’t AI? In this episode, we hear from Jason Ring CRO at Travel Net Solutions and Jim Birmingham, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Travel Solutions to unpack what AI really means. We cracked down on what makes something ‘true AI’ in hospitality tech, debunked common […]
Sabre launches Mosaic Travel Marketplace
US: Sabre, a travel technology company, has launched Mosaic, a new travel marketplace designed to address the growing issue of content fragmentation in the travel industry. The platform is set to improve travel retailing by consolidating diverse content from multiple suppliers, making it easier for travel agencies to access and manage booking options. With a […]
2025 is reshaping revenue management: Here’s how to stay ahead
[Sponsored content] Revenue management solution Beyond highlights some standout trends from its new State of Revenue Management Report. If there’s one thing 2025 has made clear to the short-term rental industry, it’s this: the idea of a “normal year” is long gone. Booking behavior is changing. Economic uncertainty is high. AI and automation are transforming […]
Hospitable rolls out fully automated security-deposit tool
US: Property management platform Hospitable has launched a new automated security-deposit feature, combining deposit collection, ID verification, and chargeback protection into a single workflow. Once activated, the system runs automatically after booking confirmation. Hosts set a deposit amount; Hospitable then collects, holds, and releases funds around check-out, while withholding check-in details until both deposit and […]
Airbnb’s anti-party technology takes effect over July Fourth holiday weekend
US: Short-term rental platform Airbnb is utilising anti-party technology across the US to block high-risk reservations ahead of the July Fourth holiday. The platform has used these technologies over the past four years. The company previously reported that they have prevented more than 51,000 potential party-related bookings during Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends […]