Hostaway Webinar Series: The Podcast Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:06:59 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2427042 en-us © 2026 Hostaway Webinar Series: The Podcast yes 66f5b303-c36a-5f85-afa2-6405c31fb555 Hostaway episodic false Hostaway's Webinar Series features some of the biggest names in the short-term rental industry. From experts at Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking and more, join us every month to hear the latest insights and trends you need to know to grow your property management business. 

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. We provide tools to automate and simplify marketing, sales, communication, operations, reporting and accounting. Our software is different from every other PMS and Channel Manager, because it is flexible and grows with your business. It’s customizable and we provide an amazing team that helps you set it up and cheer you along your path to success.

Hostaway is also the largest marketplace for vacation rental software and tools. Our Marketplace features over 100 solutions and our team can recommend you solutions to every imaginable problem. Hostaway is privately owned and funded by a comprehensive network of VC’s and entrepreneurs.

#ai #rentalsoftware #vacationrental #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Hostaway https://storage.buzzsprout.com/sx0w74uzgso64p4h8voq9pbr66om?.jpg Hostaway Webinar Series: The Podcast Marcus Rader and Jeremy Gall (CEO at Breezeway) Marcus Rader and Jeremy Gall (CEO at Breezeway) What’s really happening inside short‑term rental teams in 2025? Where are the operational bottlenecks — and which tools and tactics are actually moving the needle?

Hostaway Co‑Founder & CEO Marcus Räder and Breezeway Founder & CEO Jeremy Gall unpack fresh findings from The 2025 State of Work Report, based on insights from 350+ operators. You’ll learn what’s driving workload, where expectations are rising, and practical ways to streamline operations while boosting owner and guest satisfaction.

📘 Download The 2025 State of Work Report by Breezeway here: https://hubs.la/Q03Lm9J60

P.S. Headed to Hostchella? Grab your tickets at Hostchella.com.

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Hostaway Vacation Rental Software

01:12 Meet the speakers: Marcus Räder (Hostaway) and Jeremy Gall (Breezeway)

03:05 Methodology: 350+ STR operators — how the data was collected

06:18 Workload reality: tasks per week, team structures, bottlenecks

10:24 Owner expectations in 2025: what’s rising and why

12:58 Guest expectations: speed, quality, communication

14:02 Ops playbook: housekeeping, maintenance, inspections

16:45 Team coordination: checklists, scheduling, handoffs

18:40 Automation & AI: where it saves time (and where it doesn’t)

21:03 Tools that matter: messaging, work orders, inspections

23:15 KPIs that count: quality, speed, cost, guest impact

25:06 Margin protection: pricing, fees, and labor efficiency

27:08 Tech stack tips: integrations that reduce busywork

28:52 Change management: rolling out new workflows

30:12 90‑day action plan: quick wins and ownership

31:47 Real examples: playbooks from top operators

36:30 Wrap‑up


🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇

IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. From marketing and guest communication to operations and reporting, our platform helps you scale with ease. With over 100 integrated tools in our marketplace, Hostaway grows with you—whether you manage two listings or two thousand.

#AI #vacationrental #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #vacationrentalsoftware #HostawayLIVE #Breezeway

]]> What’s really happening inside short‑term rental teams in 2025? Where are the operational bottlenecks — and which tools and tactics are actually moving the needle?

Hostaway Co‑Founder & CEO Marcus Räder and Breezeway Founder & CEO Jeremy Gall unpack fresh findings from The 2025 State of Work Report, based on insights from 350+ operators. You’ll learn what’s driving workload, where expectations are rising, and practical ways to streamline operations while boosting owner and guest satisfaction.

📘 Download The 2025 State of Work Report by Breezeway here: https://hubs.la/Q03Lm9J60

P.S. Headed to Hostchella? Grab your tickets at Hostchella.com.

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Hostaway Vacation Rental Software

01:12 Meet the speakers: Marcus Räder (Hostaway) and Jeremy Gall (Breezeway)

03:05 Methodology: 350+ STR operators — how the data was collected

06:18 Workload reality: tasks per week, team structures, bottlenecks

10:24 Owner expectations in 2025: what’s rising and why

12:58 Guest expectations: speed, quality, communication

14:02 Ops playbook: housekeeping, maintenance, inspections

16:45 Team coordination: checklists, scheduling, handoffs

18:40 Automation & AI: where it saves time (and where it doesn’t)

21:03 Tools that matter: messaging, work orders, inspections

23:15 KPIs that count: quality, speed, cost, guest impact

25:06 Margin protection: pricing, fees, and labor efficiency

27:08 Tech stack tips: integrations that reduce busywork

28:52 Change management: rolling out new workflows

30:12 90‑day action plan: quick wins and ownership

31:47 Real examples: playbooks from top operators

36:30 Wrap‑up


🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇

IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. From marketing and guest communication to operations and reporting, our platform helps you scale with ease. With over 100 integrated tools in our marketplace, Hostaway grows with you—whether you manage two listings or two thousand.

#AI #vacationrental #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #vacationrentalsoftware #HostawayLIVE #Breezeway

]]> Hostaway Buzzsprout-17941149 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0400 2427 1 full false 3 AI Prompts to Supercharge Your Short-Term Rentals 3 AI Prompts to Supercharge Your Short-Term Rentals In this webinar, Hostaway’s team is joined by Kyle Loveland, CEO of Dream Space Luxury Rentals and Hostaway Special Projects Lead, to explore practical ways short-term rental operators can use AI today.

You’ll learn how to go beyond simple Q&A with ChatGPT and tap into its generative, insights-driven power. Kyle shares three actionable AI prompts that property managers can apply immediately to save time, boost efficiency, and increase revenue.

What you’ll discover in this session:
✅ How to analyze financial reports with AI to uncover booking trends, optimize ADR, and reduce turnover costs.
✅ How to create custom web pages (like FAQ sections) for your direct booking site—even if you’re not a developer.
✅ How to analyze guest conversations, identify FAQs, and generate message templates to streamline guest communication.

We also introduce the CRIT framework (Context, Role, Interview, Task) to help you write powerful AI prompts that deliver the best results.

Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting, this session gives you concrete examples, tools, and strategies to get started today.

00:00 – Introduction & Welcome
00:36 – About Hostaway & our global community
01:03 – Hostaway Coachella & upcoming events
01:46 – Why real-life AI use cases matter
02:08 – Example: Using ChatGPT for customer support (dishwasher troubleshooting)
03:11 – Moving beyond Q&A: Generative AI & insights
03:56 – The CRIT Framework for better AI prompts (Context, Role, Interview, Task)
06:08 – Introducing Kyle Loveland & session overview

Prompt #1: Financial Report Analysis
07:58 – Setting up the financial analysis prompt
08:53 – Why analyzing beyond dashboards is key
09:43 – Identifying patterns to optimize ADR, occupancy & revenue
10:56 – Customizing prompts to fit your property goals
12:01 – GPT outputs: graphs, insights & KPIs

Prompt #2: Building Custom Web Pages
12:38 – Using ChatGPT to generate HTML for FAQ sections
13:26 – What “vibe coding” means & why it matters
14:36 – Tools beyond ChatGPT (Claude, Gemini, Grok)
15:24 – How to iterate & refine code with AI
16:10 – Adding AI-generated pages into Hostaway booking sites
16:53 – Customizing look, behavior & user experience
17:57 – Why FAQ pages are powerful for branding & SEO
18:44 – Example output of an AI-generated FAQ page

Prompt #3: Guest Conversation Analysis
20:28 – Extracting FAQs & templates from guest messages
21:08 – Why conversation analysis saves time & improves communication
22:27 – Using APIs & Google Scripts to pull data
23:27 – Automating conversation exports into Google Sheets
25:25 – Setting up API keys & integrations
26:12 – Running scripts to pull conversation history
26:33 – Uploading CSVs into ChatGPT for analysis
27:16 – Creating FAQs & even tone-of-voice guides for AI replies

Closing & Resources
28:39 – Bonus: Personalizing AI guest responses with brand tone
29:06 – Hostaway AI resources, support, and marketplace tools
29:26 – Hostaway CSM Office Hours webinars
29:43 – Wrap up & thank you

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡
Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. From marketing and guest communication to operations and reporting, our platform helps you scale with ease. With over 100 integrated tools in our marketplace, Hostaway grows with you—whether you manage two listings or two thousand.

#AI #vacationrental #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #vacationrentalsoftware

]]> In this webinar, Hostaway’s team is joined by Kyle Loveland, CEO of Dream Space Luxury Rentals and Hostaway Special Projects Lead, to explore practical ways short-term rental operators can use AI today.

You’ll learn how to go beyond simple Q&A with ChatGPT and tap into its generative, insights-driven power. Kyle shares three actionable AI prompts that property managers can apply immediately to save time, boost efficiency, and increase revenue.

What you’ll discover in this session:
✅ How to analyze financial reports with AI to uncover booking trends, optimize ADR, and reduce turnover costs.
✅ How to create custom web pages (like FAQ sections) for your direct booking site—even if you’re not a developer.
✅ How to analyze guest conversations, identify FAQs, and generate message templates to streamline guest communication.

We also introduce the CRIT framework (Context, Role, Interview, Task) to help you write powerful AI prompts that deliver the best results.

Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting, this session gives you concrete examples, tools, and strategies to get started today.

00:00 – Introduction & Welcome
00:36 – About Hostaway & our global community
01:03 – Hostaway Coachella & upcoming events
01:46 – Why real-life AI use cases matter
02:08 – Example: Using ChatGPT for customer support (dishwasher troubleshooting)
03:11 – Moving beyond Q&A: Generative AI & insights
03:56 – The CRIT Framework for better AI prompts (Context, Role, Interview, Task)
06:08 – Introducing Kyle Loveland & session overview

Prompt #1: Financial Report Analysis
07:58 – Setting up the financial analysis prompt
08:53 – Why analyzing beyond dashboards is key
09:43 – Identifying patterns to optimize ADR, occupancy & revenue
10:56 – Customizing prompts to fit your property goals
12:01 – GPT outputs: graphs, insights & KPIs

Prompt #2: Building Custom Web Pages
12:38 – Using ChatGPT to generate HTML for FAQ sections
13:26 – What “vibe coding” means & why it matters
14:36 – Tools beyond ChatGPT (Claude, Gemini, Grok)
15:24 – How to iterate & refine code with AI
16:10 – Adding AI-generated pages into Hostaway booking sites
16:53 – Customizing look, behavior & user experience
17:57 – Why FAQ pages are powerful for branding & SEO
18:44 – Example output of an AI-generated FAQ page

Prompt #3: Guest Conversation Analysis
20:28 – Extracting FAQs & templates from guest messages
21:08 – Why conversation analysis saves time & improves communication
22:27 – Using APIs & Google Scripts to pull data
23:27 – Automating conversation exports into Google Sheets
25:25 – Setting up API keys & integrations
26:12 – Running scripts to pull conversation history
26:33 – Uploading CSVs into ChatGPT for analysis
27:16 – Creating FAQs & even tone-of-voice guides for AI replies

Closing & Resources
28:39 – Bonus: Personalizing AI guest responses with brand tone
29:06 – Hostaway AI resources, support, and marketplace tools
29:26 – Hostaway CSM Office Hours webinars
29:43 – Wrap up & thank you

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡
Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. From marketing and guest communication to operations and reporting, our platform helps you scale with ease. With over 100 integrated tools in our marketplace, Hostaway grows with you—whether you manage two listings or two thousand.

#AI #vacationrental #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #vacationrentalsoftware

]]> Hostaway Buzzsprout-17749186 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1788 full false 2025 Vrbo Data and Market Trends 2025 Vrbo Data and Market Trends What’s driving the vacation rental market in 2025? How are traveler expectations evolving — and what can property managers do to stay ahead?

In this edition of the Hostaway LIVE! we team up with Vrbo to bring you the latest data, actionable insights, and strategies for success in the year ahead.

Join Hostaway’s expert panel —Josh (Chief Customer Officer), Jade (Technical Product Manager), and Ben (Content Marketing Manager)—alongside special guest Sam Asgar, Senior Connectivity Account Manager at Vrbo. Together, they’ll break down:

📈 The latest Vrbo traveler trends: who’s booking, how far in advance, and what they’re looking for in a property
🏖️ What features and amenities matter most to guests in 2025
👀 How reviews, pricing, and trust impact your visibility and bookings on Vrbo
💪The power of flexible policies and instant booking for maximizing conversion
🛠️ New tools and features from Hostaway to help you optimize your listings and boost your five-star reviews

Whether you’re already listing on Vrbo or looking to expand your reach, this session is packed with practical tips and market intelligence you can use right now.

00:00 Introduction & Panelist Welcome
01:06 What Vrbo Offers Property Managers
05:36 Vrbo Traveler Behavior & Booking Trends
06:21 2025 Traveler Values: What Matters Most
08:07 Pricing & Reviews: Keys to Success
09:27 Must-Have Features & Amenities in 2025
12:39 The Importance of Trust & Reviews
15:11 Review Strategies & Automation
17:52 Travel Budgets, Fees & Discounts
19:20 New Vrbo Promotions & Discounts
20:12 Flexible Policies & Instant Book
23:01 Hostaway’s Quality & Reviews Dashboards
25:43 Host AI Insights: Actionable Review Analysis
26:10 Getting Help & Webinar Wrap-Up

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡
Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. From marketing and guest communication to operations and reporting, our platform helps you scale with ease. With over 100 integrated tools in our marketplace, Hostaway grows with you—whether you manage two listings or two thousand.

 #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #vacationrentalsoftware

]]> What’s driving the vacation rental market in 2025? How are traveler expectations evolving — and what can property managers do to stay ahead?

In this edition of the Hostaway LIVE! we team up with Vrbo to bring you the latest data, actionable insights, and strategies for success in the year ahead.

Join Hostaway’s expert panel —Josh (Chief Customer Officer), Jade (Technical Product Manager), and Ben (Content Marketing Manager)—alongside special guest Sam Asgar, Senior Connectivity Account Manager at Vrbo. Together, they’ll break down:

📈 The latest Vrbo traveler trends: who’s booking, how far in advance, and what they’re looking for in a property
🏖️ What features and amenities matter most to guests in 2025
👀 How reviews, pricing, and trust impact your visibility and bookings on Vrbo
💪The power of flexible policies and instant booking for maximizing conversion
🛠️ New tools and features from Hostaway to help you optimize your listings and boost your five-star reviews

Whether you’re already listing on Vrbo or looking to expand your reach, this session is packed with practical tips and market intelligence you can use right now.

00:00 Introduction & Panelist Welcome
01:06 What Vrbo Offers Property Managers
05:36 Vrbo Traveler Behavior & Booking Trends
06:21 2025 Traveler Values: What Matters Most
08:07 Pricing & Reviews: Keys to Success
09:27 Must-Have Features & Amenities in 2025
12:39 The Importance of Trust & Reviews
15:11 Review Strategies & Automation
17:52 Travel Budgets, Fees & Discounts
19:20 New Vrbo Promotions & Discounts
20:12 Flexible Policies & Instant Book
23:01 Hostaway’s Quality & Reviews Dashboards
25:43 Host AI Insights: Actionable Review Analysis
26:10 Getting Help & Webinar Wrap-Up

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡
Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. From marketing and guest communication to operations and reporting, our platform helps you scale with ease. With over 100 integrated tools in our marketplace, Hostaway grows with you—whether you manage two listings or two thousand.

 #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #vacationrentalsoftware

]]> Hostaway Buzzsprout-17589592 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1624 1 full false Tips for Success with Airbnb Tips for Success with Airbnb In this exclusive webinar, Hostaway welcomes Julia from Airbnb alongside Marcus and Maria to deliver a masterclass on what it takes to succeed as a short-term rental property manager on Airbnb. From guest expectations to listing quality and cancellation policies, this session is packed with data-driven insights and practical advice to help you increase bookings, improve your reviews, and optimize your Airbnb strategy.

Whether you're a new host or managing a large portfolio, you’ll leave with actionable takeaways to elevate your listings and delight your guests.

Learn more about Hostchella: https://www.hostchella.com/

Read more about Hostaway's 10 Year celebration on our blog: https://www.hostaway.com/blog/ten-company-milestones-hostaway/

Subscribe to the Hostaway Webinar Series Podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2thZcMhl5SGMOQPwh1rqqT?si=1509973576de4908


👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert-led webinars and property management tips!

📌 Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & Introductions
01:13 – Hostaway’s 10-Year Anniversary & Upcoming Events
02:21 – About the Hostaway Webinar Series Podcast
02:42 – Introduction to Julia from Airbnb
03:45 – Agenda Overview: Quality, Booking Settings, Promotions
04:05 – Why Quality Matters on Airbnb
05:07 – Real Listing Case Study: What Makes It Successful
06:12 – Airbnb Search Algorithm & Quality Metrics
07:29 – Airbnb Superhost Program Stats
08:01 – What “Quality” Means to Airbnb
09:14 – Key Factors: Cleanliness, Check-in, Accuracy & Value
10:06 – The Guest Favorite Badge: What It Is & How to Get It
11:24 – What Top 10% Listings Have in Common
12:06 – Cleanliness: What Guests Expect
13:23 – Guest Expectations vs. Reality
15:10 – Top 5 Cleanliness Issues on Airbnb
15:55 – Value: Pricing Expectations & Guest Perception
17:19 – Communicating Value to the Right Guest Type
18:54 – What Drives High Ratings for Value
20:12 – Common Reasons for Low Value Ratings
20:33 – Hostaway’s Airbnb Quality Dashboard Overview
22:29 – AI-Powered Review Insights Tool
23:47 – Flexible vs. Non-Refundable Cancellation Policies
25:17 – How to Set Cancellation Policies in Hostaway
26:22 – Q&A: Should Hosts Reply to Reviews?
27:05 – Q&A: Tips for New Hosts
29:21 – Q&A: How Long Does the New Listing Promo Last?
30:01 – Closing Remarks & Where to Find the Recording

***************************************

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo
🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. We provide tools to automate and simplify marketing, sales, communication, operations, reporting and accounting. Our software is different from every other PMS and Channel Manager, because it is flexible and grows with your business. It’s customizable and we provide an amazing team that helps you set it up and cheer you along your path to success.

Hostaway is also the largest marketplace for vacation rental software and tools. Our Marketplace features over 100 solutions and our team can recommend you solutions to every imaginable problem. Hostaway is privately owned and funded by a comprehensive network of VC’s and entrepreneurs.

#VacationRentals #ShortTermRentals #airbnb  #Hostaway #PropertyManagement #AirbnbAlternative #STR #5StarService #Hospitality

]]> In this exclusive webinar, Hostaway welcomes Julia from Airbnb alongside Marcus and Maria to deliver a masterclass on what it takes to succeed as a short-term rental property manager on Airbnb. From guest expectations to listing quality and cancellation policies, this session is packed with data-driven insights and practical advice to help you increase bookings, improve your reviews, and optimize your Airbnb strategy.

Whether you're a new host or managing a large portfolio, you’ll leave with actionable takeaways to elevate your listings and delight your guests.

Learn more about Hostchella: https://www.hostchella.com/

Read more about Hostaway's 10 Year celebration on our blog: https://www.hostaway.com/blog/ten-company-milestones-hostaway/

Subscribe to the Hostaway Webinar Series Podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2thZcMhl5SGMOQPwh1rqqT?si=1509973576de4908


👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert-led webinars and property management tips!

📌 Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & Introductions
01:13 – Hostaway’s 10-Year Anniversary & Upcoming Events
02:21 – About the Hostaway Webinar Series Podcast
02:42 – Introduction to Julia from Airbnb
03:45 – Agenda Overview: Quality, Booking Settings, Promotions
04:05 – Why Quality Matters on Airbnb
05:07 – Real Listing Case Study: What Makes It Successful
06:12 – Airbnb Search Algorithm & Quality Metrics
07:29 – Airbnb Superhost Program Stats
08:01 – What “Quality” Means to Airbnb
09:14 – Key Factors: Cleanliness, Check-in, Accuracy & Value
10:06 – The Guest Favorite Badge: What It Is & How to Get It
11:24 – What Top 10% Listings Have in Common
12:06 – Cleanliness: What Guests Expect
13:23 – Guest Expectations vs. Reality
15:10 – Top 5 Cleanliness Issues on Airbnb
15:55 – Value: Pricing Expectations & Guest Perception
17:19 – Communicating Value to the Right Guest Type
18:54 – What Drives High Ratings for Value
20:12 – Common Reasons for Low Value Ratings
20:33 – Hostaway’s Airbnb Quality Dashboard Overview
22:29 – AI-Powered Review Insights Tool
23:47 – Flexible vs. Non-Refundable Cancellation Policies
25:17 – How to Set Cancellation Policies in Hostaway
26:22 – Q&A: Should Hosts Reply to Reviews?
27:05 – Q&A: Tips for New Hosts
29:21 – Q&A: How Long Does the New Listing Promo Last?
30:01 – Closing Remarks & Where to Find the Recording

***************************************

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo
🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. We provide tools to automate and simplify marketing, sales, communication, operations, reporting and accounting. Our software is different from every other PMS and Channel Manager, because it is flexible and grows with your business. It’s customizable and we provide an amazing team that helps you set it up and cheer you along your path to success.

Hostaway is also the largest marketplace for vacation rental software and tools. Our Marketplace features over 100 solutions and our team can recommend you solutions to every imaginable problem. Hostaway is privately owned and funded by a comprehensive network of VC’s and entrepreneurs.

#VacationRentals #ShortTermRentals #airbnb  #Hostaway #PropertyManagement #AirbnbAlternative #STR #5StarService #Hospitality

]]> Hostaway Buzzsprout-17321133 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1857 full false Unlocking New Markets with Booking.com + Hostaway Unlocking New Markets with Booking.com + Hostaway Discover the latest Booking.com + Hostaway integration updates and learn how to maximize your vacation rental business in 2025!

In this special edition of the Hostaway Webinar Series, Hostaway’s CEO Markus Rader is joined by Booking.com’s Emily Tusick and Hostaway VP of Product Maria Lopez. Together, they dive into the newest features, trends, and best practices for property managers looking to grow their bookings and streamline operations.

From leveraging Booking.com’s global reach and marketing power to understanding new tools like verified guest profiles, request-to-book, and enhanced house rules, this webinar is packed with actionable insights. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming features, learn how to protect your properties, and hear answers to real property manager questions in our live Q&A.

Chapters
00:00 Welcome & Introductions
01:13 Booking.com + Hostaway: Partnership Overview
01:41 Vacation Rental Trends for 2025
02:16 How Booking.com Drives Demand
03:05 Marketing Power: Super Bowl, MLB, and More
04:47 Experience-Driven Travel & Emerging Guest Expectations
05:03 Hosting with Peace of Mind: New Features
06:05 Setting House Rules & Guest Communication
07:10 Request-to-Book and Booking Flexibility
08:02 Insurance, Payments, and Financial Tools
09:53 Hostaway Integration Updates
11:16 Modifying Reservations & Reporting Guest Misconduct
13:29 Waiving Cancellation Fees for No-Shows
14:58 Upcoming Integration Features
15:47 Getting Support & Next Steps
16:06 Live Q&A: Payments, Integration, and More
22:00 Preferred & Premier Partner Programs Explained
27:42 Final Thoughts & Thank You

#vacationrental #propertymanagement #hostaway #bookingcom #shorttermrentals #rentalsoftware

🤝 Connect with Us
IG: @hostawaycom
FB: Hostawaycom
LI: Hostaway
X: @hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is the all-in-one vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. From marketing and guest communication to operations and reporting, our platform helps you scale with ease. With over 100 integrated tools in our marketplace, Hostaway grows with you—whether you manage two listings or two thousand.

]]> Discover the latest Booking.com + Hostaway integration updates and learn how to maximize your vacation rental business in 2025!

In this special edition of the Hostaway Webinar Series, Hostaway’s CEO Markus Rader is joined by Booking.com’s Emily Tusick and Hostaway VP of Product Maria Lopez. Together, they dive into the newest features, trends, and best practices for property managers looking to grow their bookings and streamline operations.

From leveraging Booking.com’s global reach and marketing power to understanding new tools like verified guest profiles, request-to-book, and enhanced house rules, this webinar is packed with actionable insights. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming features, learn how to protect your properties, and hear answers to real property manager questions in our live Q&A.

Chapters
00:00 Welcome & Introductions
01:13 Booking.com + Hostaway: Partnership Overview
01:41 Vacation Rental Trends for 2025
02:16 How Booking.com Drives Demand
03:05 Marketing Power: Super Bowl, MLB, and More
04:47 Experience-Driven Travel & Emerging Guest Expectations
05:03 Hosting with Peace of Mind: New Features
06:05 Setting House Rules & Guest Communication
07:10 Request-to-Book and Booking Flexibility
08:02 Insurance, Payments, and Financial Tools
09:53 Hostaway Integration Updates
11:16 Modifying Reservations & Reporting Guest Misconduct
13:29 Waiving Cancellation Fees for No-Shows
14:58 Upcoming Integration Features
15:47 Getting Support & Next Steps
16:06 Live Q&A: Payments, Integration, and More
22:00 Preferred & Premier Partner Programs Explained
27:42 Final Thoughts & Thank You

#vacationrental #propertymanagement #hostaway #bookingcom #shorttermrentals #rentalsoftware

🤝 Connect with Us
IG: @hostawaycom
FB: Hostawaycom
LI: Hostaway
X: @hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is the all-in-one vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. From marketing and guest communication to operations and reporting, our platform helps you scale with ease. With over 100 integrated tools in our marketplace, Hostaway grows with you—whether you manage two listings or two thousand.

]]> Hostaway Buzzsprout-17205331 Wed, 21 May 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1674 1 full false AI Will Change Travel Forever with Michael Chang AI Will Change Travel Forever with Michael Chang Artificial Intelligence is no longer the future of short-term rental management — it’s the present. But how exactly are top operators and tech providers using AI right now? And what comes next?

In this edition of the Hostaway Webinar Series, we bring together a powerhouse panel to answer those questions and more. Hostaway’s own Marcus Rader (CEO), Maria Lopez (VP of Product), and Alex Huras (Product Marketing Lead) are joined by Michael Chang, co-founder of TrustBNB and host of the STR Next Door podcast.

From automating guest messaging to troubleshooting maintenance with AI, this webinar covers how forward-thinking operators are leveraging today’s tools—and what innovations are just around the corner.

Connect with Michael on Instagram @michaelchangbnb

🛠️ Best Short-Term Rental Tools in the Hostaway Marketplace
🔗 https://get.hostaway.com/ai/

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Hostaway + Panel
01:03 Meet Michael Chang from TrustBNB
02:00 How AI Is Already Helping Operators
06:00 Hostaway’s AI Messaging, Reviews & Guest Experience Tools
08:04 Michael on Using AI to Manage 39+ Properties
10:50 Efficiency Gains, Higher Profits, Smarter Teams
14:18 What’s Next for AI in STRs?
18:00 AI-Driven Guest Personalization & Multimodal Interfaces
21:00 How Small Managers Can Compete Using AI
27:00 ChatGPT Workflows for STR Teams
31:00 Visual Troubleshooting & AI for Maintenance
33:00 AI Risks, Ethics & Hallucinations
36:00 What Hostaway’s AI Can Do Today
39:00 What’s Coming Next in Hostaway’s AI Roadmap
44:00 Advice for Getting Started
50:00 Q&A with the Audience

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo
🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡
Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. From marketing and guest communication to operations and reporting, our platform helps you scale with ease. With over 100 integrated tools in our marketplace, Hostaway grows with you—whether you manage two listings or two thousand.

#AI #vacationrental #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #rentalsoftware

]]> Artificial Intelligence is no longer the future of short-term rental management — it’s the present. But how exactly are top operators and tech providers using AI right now? And what comes next?

In this edition of the Hostaway Webinar Series, we bring together a powerhouse panel to answer those questions and more. Hostaway’s own Marcus Rader (CEO), Maria Lopez (VP of Product), and Alex Huras (Product Marketing Lead) are joined by Michael Chang, co-founder of TrustBNB and host of the STR Next Door podcast.

From automating guest messaging to troubleshooting maintenance with AI, this webinar covers how forward-thinking operators are leveraging today’s tools—and what innovations are just around the corner.

Connect with Michael on Instagram @michaelchangbnb

🛠️ Best Short-Term Rental Tools in the Hostaway Marketplace
🔗 https://get.hostaway.com/ai/

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Hostaway + Panel
01:03 Meet Michael Chang from TrustBNB
02:00 How AI Is Already Helping Operators
06:00 Hostaway’s AI Messaging, Reviews & Guest Experience Tools
08:04 Michael on Using AI to Manage 39+ Properties
10:50 Efficiency Gains, Higher Profits, Smarter Teams
14:18 What’s Next for AI in STRs?
18:00 AI-Driven Guest Personalization & Multimodal Interfaces
21:00 How Small Managers Can Compete Using AI
27:00 ChatGPT Workflows for STR Teams
31:00 Visual Troubleshooting & AI for Maintenance
33:00 AI Risks, Ethics & Hallucinations
36:00 What Hostaway’s AI Can Do Today
39:00 What’s Coming Next in Hostaway’s AI Roadmap
44:00 Advice for Getting Started
50:00 Q&A with the Audience

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo
🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡
Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. From marketing and guest communication to operations and reporting, our platform helps you scale with ease. With over 100 integrated tools in our marketplace, Hostaway grows with you—whether you manage two listings or two thousand.

#AI #vacationrental #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #rentalsoftware

]]> Hostaway Buzzsprout-17102784 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 3120 full false Mastering 5-Star Service With Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy Mastering 5-Star Service With Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy Looking to elevate your vacation rental business and provide world-class hospitality? In this episode of the Hostaway Webinar Series, we team up with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy to uncover the secrets of delivering five-star guest experiences that drive repeat bookings and glowing reviews.

Join Maria Lopez, VP of Product at Hostaway, and Laurie Klapacz, Senior Manager of Business Development at Marriott Homes & Villas, as they share expert insights, industry trends, and actionable strategies to help you unlock five-star hospitality with your guests. 

00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:40 - Meet the Speakers: Maria Lopez & Laurie Klapacz
02:15 - Overview of Hostaway and Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
03:55 - Understanding Marriott Bonvoy Guests and Their Expectations
06:34 - Key Stats on Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
10:09 - The Importance of Guest Satisfaction and Intent to Recommend
12:20 - The Quick 8: A Roadmap to Five-Star Guest Service
18:39 - Leveraging Guest Feedback to Improve Service Quality
23:22 - Identifying and Addressing Common Guest Pain Points
27:02 - Using Data to Enhance the Guest Experience
28:51 - Marriott’s LEARN Model for Service Recovery
32:09 - Real-World Examples of Exceptional Guest Service
37:25 - How to Partner with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
38:50 - Final Thoughts and How to Get Support

🎥 Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/30XLS-nQol4

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/
🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway


🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. We provide tools to automate and simplify marketing, sales, communication, operations, reporting and accounting. Our software is different from every other PMS and Channel Manager, because it is flexible and grows with your business. It’s customizable and we provide an amazing team that helps you set it up and cheer you along your path to success.

Hostaway is also the largest marketplace for vacation rental software and tools. Our Marketplace features over 100 solutions and our team can recommend you solutions to every imaginable problem. Hostaway is privately owned and funded by a comprehensive network of VC’s and entrepreneurs.

#VacationRentals #ShortTermRentals #MarriottBonvoy #Hostaway #PropertyManagement #AirbnbAlternative #STR #5StarService #Hospitality

]]> Looking to elevate your vacation rental business and provide world-class hospitality? In this episode of the Hostaway Webinar Series, we team up with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy to uncover the secrets of delivering five-star guest experiences that drive repeat bookings and glowing reviews.

Join Maria Lopez, VP of Product at Hostaway, and Laurie Klapacz, Senior Manager of Business Development at Marriott Homes & Villas, as they share expert insights, industry trends, and actionable strategies to help you unlock five-star hospitality with your guests. 

00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:40 - Meet the Speakers: Maria Lopez & Laurie Klapacz
02:15 - Overview of Hostaway and Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
03:55 - Understanding Marriott Bonvoy Guests and Their Expectations
06:34 - Key Stats on Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
10:09 - The Importance of Guest Satisfaction and Intent to Recommend
12:20 - The Quick 8: A Roadmap to Five-Star Guest Service
18:39 - Leveraging Guest Feedback to Improve Service Quality
23:22 - Identifying and Addressing Common Guest Pain Points
27:02 - Using Data to Enhance the Guest Experience
28:51 - Marriott’s LEARN Model for Service Recovery
32:09 - Real-World Examples of Exceptional Guest Service
37:25 - How to Partner with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
38:50 - Final Thoughts and How to Get Support

🎥 Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/30XLS-nQol4

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/
🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway


🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. We provide tools to automate and simplify marketing, sales, communication, operations, reporting and accounting. Our software is different from every other PMS and Channel Manager, because it is flexible and grows with your business. It’s customizable and we provide an amazing team that helps you set it up and cheer you along your path to success.

Hostaway is also the largest marketplace for vacation rental software and tools. Our Marketplace features over 100 solutions and our team can recommend you solutions to every imaginable problem. Hostaway is privately owned and funded by a comprehensive network of VC’s and entrepreneurs.

#VacationRentals #ShortTermRentals #MarriottBonvoy #Hostaway #PropertyManagement #AirbnbAlternative #STR #5StarService #Hospitality

]]> Hostaway Buzzsprout-16766110 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2302 full false Hostaway Insurance: Everything You Need to Know! Hostaway Insurance: Everything You Need to Know! Owning and operating short-term rentals comes with unique risks. That's why we've partnered with Safely to provide you with a short-term rental insurance solution that protects your properties from guest damages!

In this webinar, Marcus, Maria and Josh are joined by Amber Houston from Safely to break down everything you need to know about Hostaway Insurance.

Learn more about Hostaway  at:
https://www.hostaway.com/


00:00 Introduction to the Hostaway Webinar Series
02:31 Why we launched Hostaway Insurance powered by Safely
11:54 Hostaway insurance dashboard walkthrough
18:37 In what locations is Hostaway Insurance available?
19:25 Is there a limit to how many claims you can submit?
23:42 Do insurance costs go up when you make a claim?
24:26 What is covered by Hostaway Insurance?
28:42 What are the benefits of Hostaway Insurance?
31:48 What is not covered by Hostaway Insurance?
33:59 How do insurance companies make money?
38:32 Final thoughts and wrap-up

***************************************

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo
🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. We provide tools to automate and simplify marketing, sales, communication, operations, reporting and accounting. Our software is different from every other PMS and Channel Manager, because it is flexible and grows with your business. It’s customizable and we provide an amazing team that helps you set it up and cheer you along your path to success.

Hostaway is also the largest marketplace for vacation rental software and tools. Our Marketplace features over 100 solutions and our team can recommend you solutions to every imaginable problem. Hostaway is privately owned and funded by a comprehensive network of VC’s and entrepreneurs.

#ai #rentalsoftware #vacationrental #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement

]]> Owning and operating short-term rentals comes with unique risks. That's why we've partnered with Safely to provide you with a short-term rental insurance solution that protects your properties from guest damages!

In this webinar, Marcus, Maria and Josh are joined by Amber Houston from Safely to break down everything you need to know about Hostaway Insurance.

Learn more about Hostaway  at:
https://www.hostaway.com/


00:00 Introduction to the Hostaway Webinar Series
02:31 Why we launched Hostaway Insurance powered by Safely
11:54 Hostaway insurance dashboard walkthrough
18:37 In what locations is Hostaway Insurance available?
19:25 Is there a limit to how many claims you can submit?
23:42 Do insurance costs go up when you make a claim?
24:26 What is covered by Hostaway Insurance?
28:42 What are the benefits of Hostaway Insurance?
31:48 What is not covered by Hostaway Insurance?
33:59 How do insurance companies make money?
38:32 Final thoughts and wrap-up

***************************************

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo
🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. We provide tools to automate and simplify marketing, sales, communication, operations, reporting and accounting. Our software is different from every other PMS and Channel Manager, because it is flexible and grows with your business. It’s customizable and we provide an amazing team that helps you set it up and cheer you along your path to success.

Hostaway is also the largest marketplace for vacation rental software and tools. Our Marketplace features over 100 solutions and our team can recommend you solutions to every imaginable problem. Hostaway is privately owned and funded by a comprehensive network of VC’s and entrepreneurs.

#ai #rentalsoftware #vacationrental #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement

]]> Hostaway Buzzsprout-16658512 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 2411 full false QuickBooks Online Integration Revealed! QuickBooks Online Integration Revealed! We are very excited to be announce that Hostaway now integrates with QuickBooks Online! In this webinar, Marcus and Maria take you through what this means for Hostaway users. Then, Maria does a live demo of our new integration so you can get a taste of what it looks like. 

Here are some of the great features you can expect from the Hostaway QuickBooks Online integration 👇

Automated Invoice Generation: Invoices will be automatically generated for any new reservation including customer data and price breakdowns.

Add Custom Line Items: Customize line items according to your needs to provide relevant details to owners or guests.

Push a Custom Customer to QuickBooks: Set invoice customer to an owner, guest, or other to keep the customer section in QuickBooks organized.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Hostaway Vacation Rental Software
01:01 Why integrate with QuickBooks Online?
03:07 Integration features and functionalities
07:34 Hostaway QuickBooks integration live demo
19:07 Will past financial data be retained after integrating?
20:13 Does QuickBooks Online work with Stripe?
21:25 Can I invoice guests through QuickBooks Online in Hostaway?
22:07 Will maintenance tasks be itemized in invoices?
24:07 Can I integrate more than one QuickBooks account?
25:02 How does owner expense tracking work?
27:13 What does this integration mean for my business?
29:27 How much does this cost?
30:06 How do I get QuickBooks support?
32:10 How does the data transfer between Hostaway and QuickBooks work?
33:33 Will this integration work with Clearing?
34:33 Does Airbnb integrate with QuickBooks Online?
36:05 Where can I leave feedback about the integration?
37:11 Outro 

***************************************

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo
🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. We provide tools to automate and simplify marketing, sales, communication, operations, reporting and accounting. Our software is different from every other PMS and Channel Manager, because it is flexible and grows with your business. It’s customizable and we provide an amazing team that helps you set it up and cheer you along your path to success.

Hostaway is also the largest marketplace for vacation rental software and tools. Our Marketplace features over 100 solutions and our team can recommend you solutions to every imaginable problem. Hostaway is privately owned and funded by a comprehensive network of VC’s and entrepreneurs.

#quickbooksonline #shorttermrentals #vacationrentalsoftware

]]> We are very excited to be announce that Hostaway now integrates with QuickBooks Online! In this webinar, Marcus and Maria take you through what this means for Hostaway users. Then, Maria does a live demo of our new integration so you can get a taste of what it looks like. 

Here are some of the great features you can expect from the Hostaway QuickBooks Online integration 👇

Automated Invoice Generation: Invoices will be automatically generated for any new reservation including customer data and price breakdowns.

Add Custom Line Items: Customize line items according to your needs to provide relevant details to owners or guests.

Push a Custom Customer to QuickBooks: Set invoice customer to an owner, guest, or other to keep the customer section in QuickBooks organized.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Hostaway Vacation Rental Software
01:01 Why integrate with QuickBooks Online?
03:07 Integration features and functionalities
07:34 Hostaway QuickBooks integration live demo
19:07 Will past financial data be retained after integrating?
20:13 Does QuickBooks Online work with Stripe?
21:25 Can I invoice guests through QuickBooks Online in Hostaway?
22:07 Will maintenance tasks be itemized in invoices?
24:07 Can I integrate more than one QuickBooks account?
25:02 How does owner expense tracking work?
27:13 What does this integration mean for my business?
29:27 How much does this cost?
30:06 How do I get QuickBooks support?
32:10 How does the data transfer between Hostaway and QuickBooks work?
33:33 Will this integration work with Clearing?
34:33 Does Airbnb integrate with QuickBooks Online?
36:05 Where can I leave feedback about the integration?
37:11 Outro 

***************************************

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo
🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. We provide tools to automate and simplify marketing, sales, communication, operations, reporting and accounting. Our software is different from every other PMS and Channel Manager, because it is flexible and grows with your business. It’s customizable and we provide an amazing team that helps you set it up and cheer you along your path to success.

Hostaway is also the largest marketplace for vacation rental software and tools. Our Marketplace features over 100 solutions and our team can recommend you solutions to every imaginable problem. Hostaway is privately owned and funded by a comprehensive network of VC’s and entrepreneurs.

#quickbooksonline #shorttermrentals #vacationrentalsoftware

]]> Hostaway Buzzsprout-16570802 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 2245 full false Hostaway 2025 Product Roadmap Sneak Peek Hostaway 2025 Product Roadmap Sneak Peek Hostaway Dynamic Pricing, Capital, and Insurance. More than four-thousand core product updates. $365 million in funding. No matter how you slice it, 2024 was a massive year for Hostaway. So what will 2025 have in store for our product and customers? 

In this webinar, Marcus, Maria and Josh take you for a trip down memory lane to cover all the incredible accomplishments from 2024. Then, Maria pulls back the curtain and shares a product roadmap sneak peek of what's coming down the pike in 2025. 

Timetamps

00:00 Welcome to Hostaway's annual product round-up webinar
01:46 How Hostaway achieved the highest valuation of any short-term rental software in the industry
02:45 Hostaway highlights from 2024
09:23 Did Marcus's 2024 predictions come true?
16:35 2025 Product roadmap sneak peek
23:36 Marcus Rader shares his 2025 outlook on the short-term rental industry
26:25 Hostaway's AI Messaging
32:38 Is Hostaway Dynamic Pricing worth the switch from PriceLabs?
34:14 Why Google Vacation Rentals is the next big thing in short-term rentals
37:01 Why did Hostaway decide to launch a dynamic pricing tool? 
39:50 Guest portal improvements in 2025
40:42 Hostaway multi-unit functionality 
41:28 Breaking down the value of Hostaway insurance
44:04 Webinar wrap-up

***************************************

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo
🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. We provide tools to automate and simplify marketing, sales, communication, operations, reporting and accounting. Our software is different from every other PMS and Channel Manager, because it is flexible and grows with your business. It’s customizable and we provide an amazing team that helps you set it up and cheer you along your path to success.

Hostaway is also the largest marketplace for vacation rental software and tools. Our Marketplace features over 100 solutions and our team can recommend you solutions to every imaginable problem. Hostaway is privately owned and funded by a comprehensive network of VC’s and entrepreneurs.

#ai #rentalsoftware #vacationrental #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement

]]> Hostaway Dynamic Pricing, Capital, and Insurance. More than four-thousand core product updates. $365 million in funding. No matter how you slice it, 2024 was a massive year for Hostaway. So what will 2025 have in store for our product and customers? 

In this webinar, Marcus, Maria and Josh take you for a trip down memory lane to cover all the incredible accomplishments from 2024. Then, Maria pulls back the curtain and shares a product roadmap sneak peek of what's coming down the pike in 2025. 

Timetamps

00:00 Welcome to Hostaway's annual product round-up webinar
01:46 How Hostaway achieved the highest valuation of any short-term rental software in the industry
02:45 Hostaway highlights from 2024
09:23 Did Marcus's 2024 predictions come true?
16:35 2025 Product roadmap sneak peek
23:36 Marcus Rader shares his 2025 outlook on the short-term rental industry
26:25 Hostaway's AI Messaging
32:38 Is Hostaway Dynamic Pricing worth the switch from PriceLabs?
34:14 Why Google Vacation Rentals is the next big thing in short-term rentals
37:01 Why did Hostaway decide to launch a dynamic pricing tool? 
39:50 Guest portal improvements in 2025
40:42 Hostaway multi-unit functionality 
41:28 Breaking down the value of Hostaway insurance
44:04 Webinar wrap-up

***************************************

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business: https://www.hostaway.com/get-free-demo
🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. We provide tools to automate and simplify marketing, sales, communication, operations, reporting and accounting. Our software is different from every other PMS and Channel Manager, because it is flexible and grows with your business. It’s customizable and we provide an amazing team that helps you set it up and cheer you along your path to success.

Hostaway is also the largest marketplace for vacation rental software and tools. Our Marketplace features over 100 solutions and our team can recommend you solutions to every imaginable problem. Hostaway is privately owned and funded by a comprehensive network of VC’s and entrepreneurs.

#ai #rentalsoftware #vacationrental #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement

]]> Hostaway Buzzsprout-16496920 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500 2680 full false 2025 Short-Term Rental Predictions: Expert Panel 2025 Short-Term Rental Predictions: Expert Panel It's that time of year again! In this year's edition of Hostaway's expert predictions webinar, we've assembled the biggest names in the short-term rental industry to share their predictions for what's to come in 2025.

From climate change and AI adoption, to changing consumer behavior and why managing owner relationships is more important than ever, our expert panelists spill the tea on everything you need to know to make 2025 your best year yet.

🔮 The Expert Prediction Panelists 🔮

Marcus Rader Co-Founder & CEO at Hostaway
Jeremy Gall Founder and CEO at Breezeway
Richie Khandelwal Co-founder at PriceLabs
Simon Lehmann CEO & Founder at AJL Atelier
Annie Sloan Co-Founder & CEO at The Host Co.
Jessica Gillingham Founder & CEO at Abode Worldwide (Panel Moderator)

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Hostaway Webinar Series Podcast!
02:33 Looking back at 2024 predictions
08:15 Changes in customer behavior in 2024 and beyond
14:28 Supply growth and over-saturation in short-term rental markets
20:13 Changing consumer behavior among Millennials and Gen Z
22:56 The Taylor Swift effect on short-term rental demand
24:36 How guest demand will change in 2025
29:54 The professionalization of the short-term rental market
34:30 Increasing competition from medium- and long-term rentals
37:07 The impact of climate change on travelers and property managers
47:53 Unlocking the power of AI for driving direct bookings
59:06 Our experts give their #1 prediction for 2025

***************************************

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business

🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. We provide tools to automate and simplify marketing, sales, communication, operations, reporting and accounting. Our software is different from every other PMS and Channel Manager, because it is flexible and grows with your business. It’s customizable and we provide an amazing team that helps you set it up and cheer you along your path to success.

Hostaway is also the largest marketplace for vacation rental software and tools. Our Marketplace features over 100 solutions and our team can recommend you solutions to every imaginable problem. Hostaway is privately owned and funded by a comprehensive network of VC’s and entrepreneurs.

#ai #rentalsoftware #vacationrental #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement

]]> It's that time of year again! In this year's edition of Hostaway's expert predictions webinar, we've assembled the biggest names in the short-term rental industry to share their predictions for what's to come in 2025.

From climate change and AI adoption, to changing consumer behavior and why managing owner relationships is more important than ever, our expert panelists spill the tea on everything you need to know to make 2025 your best year yet.

🔮 The Expert Prediction Panelists 🔮

Marcus Rader Co-Founder & CEO at Hostaway
Jeremy Gall Founder and CEO at Breezeway
Richie Khandelwal Co-founder at PriceLabs
Simon Lehmann CEO & Founder at AJL Atelier
Annie Sloan Co-Founder & CEO at The Host Co.
Jessica Gillingham Founder & CEO at Abode Worldwide (Panel Moderator)

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Hostaway Webinar Series Podcast!
02:33 Looking back at 2024 predictions
08:15 Changes in customer behavior in 2024 and beyond
14:28 Supply growth and over-saturation in short-term rental markets
20:13 Changing consumer behavior among Millennials and Gen Z
22:56 The Taylor Swift effect on short-term rental demand
24:36 How guest demand will change in 2025
29:54 The professionalization of the short-term rental market
34:30 Increasing competition from medium- and long-term rentals
37:07 The impact of climate change on travelers and property managers
47:53 Unlocking the power of AI for driving direct bookings
59:06 Our experts give their #1 prediction for 2025

***************************************

🔗 Find out how Hostaway's Vacation Rental Software boosts your business

🤝 Connect with us on social media 👇
IG - https://www.instagram.com/hostawaycom/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/Hostawaycom/
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostaway
X - https://twitter.com/hostaway

🧡 About Hostaway 🧡

Hostaway is an All-in-One vacation rental software solution for growing property managers. We provide tools to automate and simplify marketing, sales, communication, operations, reporting and accounting. Our software is different from every other PMS and Channel Manager, because it is flexible and grows with your business. It’s customizable and we provide an amazing team that helps you set it up and cheer you along your path to success.

Hostaway is also the largest marketplace for vacation rental software and tools. Our Marketplace features over 100 solutions and our team can recommend you solutions to every imaginable problem. Hostaway is privately owned and funded by a comprehensive network of VC’s and entrepreneurs.

#ai #rentalsoftware #vacationrental #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement

]]> Hostaway Buzzsprout-16257410 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0500 3815 1 1 full false