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US: Casago has appointed David Angotti as Chief Digital Officer as the company accelerates its digital transformation following the acquisition of Vacasa’s operations earlier this year.
Angotti will take responsibility for the team managing Vacasa.com, which Casago is repositioning as a best-in-class direct-booking engine operated fully in-house. The company said the move is intended to drive direct demand and deliver greater value to its locally owned franchise partners.
His remit also covers Casago’s broader digital and technology strategy, including the rollout of new digital tools, AI-powered systems, and operational technology designed to improve efficiency across its North American and international network.
A serial entrepreneur with experience across travel, property management and technology, Angotti co-founded and sold SmokyMountains.com, before launching StaySense, a collection of OTAs and embeddable tools aimed at helping property managers control demand and grow direct bookings. StaySense was later acquired by Guesty, where Angotti served as Chief Evangelist.
Steve Schwab, founder and CEO of Casago, said: “I’ve known David for several years and have always admired his work from afar. He’s one of those rare leaders who truly understands both technology and operations. When we acquired Vacasa earlier this year, bringing David into the team was always part of the plan — he just didn’t know it yet. This hire represents our commitment to building an intelligent, AI-enabled future for our company and our partners.”
David Angotti, Chief Digital Officer at Casago, said: “Joining Casago is one of the highlights of my career. Technology — and increasingly AI — is the engine driving the next phase of innovation in short-term rentals. Casago’s scale, culture and ambition create the perfect environment to build something extraordinary.”
Casago now manages more than 40,000 properties across North America, the Caribbean, Belize and Costa Rica, supported by a franchise model that pairs local expertise with centralised technology and operations.
Highlights:
Casago appoints David Angotti as Chief Digital Officer
Angotti to lead transformation of Vacasa.com into Casago’s core booking engine
Appointment follows Casago’s acquisition of Vacasa operations earlier this year
Angotti brings experience from SmokyMountains.com, StaySense, and Guesty
Role will shape Casago’s digital strategy, AI roadmap, and franchise technology
