The study by Hostfully reveals that while there were more than 115,000 companies managing vacation rentals in 2018, this has now grown to more than 140,500.

The Vacation Rental industry may be dominated by men in terms of numbers, but there are lots of brilliant women in leadership positions that are changing the landscape.

After years of delay, guest sentiment pushed Airbnb into more transparent pricing. It’s great for the short-term rental sector, and many competitors large and small will have little choice but to follow.

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

Disruption participated in a $1.34 million CAD funding round for San Francisco-based vacation rental SaaS solution Hostfully.

Vacation rental managers are seeking to offer services currently not enabled by their software.

Airbnb's Preferred Software Partners program recognizes and rewards top property and channel management software partners helping professional Hosts improve their operations and provide quality experiences to guests.

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

David Jacoby, president of Hostfully, which helps professional short-term rental property managers maximize distribution and guest experience, is the latest to offer his insights on generative AI and its impact on the travel industry.

It's clear that vacation rental hosts and property managers crave direct bookings, and many may be making inroads. Still, the marketing power of big brands is tough to compete with.