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.

Traditional business concepts of growth and revenue are an important part of value, but they’re not the only factors to consider. It’s worth it to take a step back and think holistically about the concept of value when considering how much your company is worth.

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

Independent short-term rental software startups have done well during the post-pandemic travel boom, but the market is starting to get tougher,

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.

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is a game-changer for the vacation rental industry.

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.

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Airbnb's pricing changes will likely have a ripple effect, prompting some hosts to reduce cleaning fees and property management websites to switch to showing total prices.

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