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.

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.

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

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."

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

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.

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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

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

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