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

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.

Vacation rental tech company Hostfully has joined forces with AllTheRooms, Beyond Pricing and HomeToGo to compile a report on current trends.

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

The short-term rental market has fared better than most segments of travel during the pandemic, although it has faced a different set of challenges.

Hostfully, a San Francisco-based startup that helps professional short-term rental property managers maximize distribution and guest experience, has raised $4 million in a seed funding round, bringing its total funding to date to $7 million.

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

Hostfully co-founder and CEO, Margot Schmorak said; “Operto's expertise in IoT and device management will bring tremendous value to Hostfully Property Management Platform users."

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