Full service revenue manager for professional vacation rental managers, Rented.com, has announced a partnership with software provider for rental managers, Hostfully.

There is a “new normal” for the sector this year as demand softens or over-supply takes hold in certain markets, but there is also a reset for the association in terms of unlikely allies and members.

A detailed summary of many of the new and existing innovative technologies operating in the short-term rental sector across the US, UK and Europe

The pressures of the pandemic are driving more Airbnb hosts to lure users into booking their properties privately, further straining the already fraught relationship between the company and some of its larger hosts.

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.

Many hosts are turning to midterm or long-term accommodation options as demand for short-term lodging plummets.

Vacation rental technology provider Hostfully has landed $1 million in seed funding.

Hostfully has launched an AI-powered itinerary planner, described as a “first-of-its-kind” feature in the digital guidebook industry.

While hotels certainly haven't shied away from voice tech, short-term vacation rentals appear to be innovating somewhat faster, pushing the envelope on everything from voice-activated smart-home integration to personalized guest recommendations.

Software-as-a-service [SaaS] startup Hostfully has published the sixth edition of its annual vacation rental industry trends report.