Hostfully in the News

The Hostfully Hosting & Travel Index reported its largest single-month gain ever in July 2026, as U.S. travel demand rebounded sharply due to sub-$4 gas prices and a record 72.2 million Americans traveling for the July 4 holiday. Five of seven travel indicators improved, highlighting a strong resurgence in vacation rental bookings and travel activity.

Hostfully has released its comprehensive 2026 Vacation Rental Tech Stack Report, analyzing data from 2,248 property managers to reveal how top operators build and scale their technology stacks. The study highlights key trends in software adoption, integration usage, and the impact of technology on operational efficiency and revenue growth in the short-term rental industry.

Hostfully has published the most extensive study to date on technology stacks used in the short-term rental and vacation rental industry, providing valuable insights into the tools and platforms powering property management companies.

“Overall, this year’s findings paint a picture of a market adjusting to broader economic headwinds,” Hostfully said in its report.

Short-term rental property management platform Hostfully is aiming to revolutionise guest communication with the launch of InboxAI, a tool designed to dramatically reduce the time property managers spend on guest enquiries.

Hostfully announced Wednesday the launch of an artificial intelligence-powered communication tool that it said will cut down the time property managers use to address guest inquiries.

Hostfully is revolutionizing guest communication with the launch of InboxAI, a tool that reduces the time property managers spend on guest inquiries.

Short-term rental property management platform Hostfully has released its eight annual hospitality report, providing actionable data for hosts and property managers of all portfolio sizes.