[Interview] Booking.com on AI, changing guest expectations and the value of OTAs

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Booking.com’s Carlo Olejniczak speaks to STRz about the future of AI-led travel distribution, guest expectations and how OTAs demonstrate their value to property managers.
StayTerra appoints operations and marketing VPs

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental management platform StayTerra has promoted Brandy Canaley to vice president of operational excellence and appointed Beth Hushen as vice president of marketing.
HostUplift adds Sykes distribution for UK and Ireland portfolio

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Short-term rental management company HostUplift has partnered with Sykes Holiday Cottages to provide eligible properties in the UK and Ireland with an additional booking channel.