15 September: Humanity v technology: how will tech adoption accelerate the professionalisation of the industry?
Hosted by Paul Stevens, editor, IHM
Topics discussed:
- How to establish a guest relationship and not lose the personal touch
- The importance of picking the right property management system
- How technology is tied in with providing a consistent guest experience
- The impact Airbnb’s IPO will have on property managers
- How attitudes have changed towards technology within the short-term rental space since the start of the pandemic
- Predictions for the future – will Covid-19 present more challenges or opportunities for tech enhancement
Contributors:
- Margot Schmorak, CEO and co-founder, Hostfully
- Michael Driedger, CEO, Operto
- Filipa Leitão de Aguiar, founder and CEO of Rent4Rest
- Terry Whyte, owner of Anna Maria Island Beach Rentals