Why pet-friendly rentals need better screening with PetScreening CEO John Bradford

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: In this episode of The Short Scoop, Priya Khaira, editor of ShortTermRentalz, interviews John Bradford, CEO of PetScreening, about the growing demand for pet-friendly short-term rentals.
How AI can help hosts reclaim their evenings

Reading Time: 5 minutes In this sponsored feature, guest support platform Host & Guest Fix+ explains how short-term rental hosts and property managers can reduce out-of-hours guest interruptions by using AI
Whimstay launches same-day bookings for vacation rentals

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Last-minute holiday rental platform Whimstay has introduced same-day bookings on select vacation rental properties, allowing travellers to reserve accommodation up to four hours before check-in.
The holiday let features driving bookings: Insights from Sykes Holiday Cottages

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: ShortTermRentalz spoke with Ross Armstrong, head of portfolio optimisation at Sykes Holiday Cottages, about the upgrades delivering the strongest ROI, the rise of flexible stays and which amenities are set to become essential over the next five years.
STRz Podcast: Episode 62, Robin Bass, Premier Properties

Reading Time: < 1 minuteShort Term Rentalz · Robin Bass Premier Properties In this episode, I catch up with Robin Bass, founder of Premier Properties USVI, to hear how she’s grown her short-term rental business and brought a personal touch to every stay. Robin talks about the small but powerful ways she’s using tech from helping her team work […]
LG highlights Pro:Centric Stay smart TV solution

Reading Time: 2 minutes[Sponsored Content] TV and electronics company LG has released a series of video ads showcasing how its Pro:Centric Stay platform enhances the guest experience in hospitality settings. In these three videos, LG highlights how its smart technology supports personalisation, convenience, and privacy for guests. “Just Look at the TV” – Digital Guide Simplifying guest experience […]
Mews integrates room keys with Apple and Google wallets

Reading Time: < 1 minuteNetherlands: Hospitality technology platform Mews has announced a new integration allowing hotel guests to access their room keys via Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, removing the need for separate apps or physical key cards. The update enables guests to unlock their rooms by tapping their phone or smartwatch similar to using a digital boarding pass or […]
Travel Chapter expands portfolio with two new brands

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Holiday letting agency Travel Chapter has launched holidaylodges.co.uk and Glampingstays, two new platforms designed to meet growing demand for experience-led holiday options. The move comes shortly after the company’s acquisition of Beach Retreats. The new brands are designed to meet the growing demand for alternative accommodation options while providing property owners with tailored support. […]
STRz Podcast 61: Jayne McCaw, Jayne’s Luxury Rentals

Reading Time: < 1 minuteShort Term Rentalz · STRz Podcast: Episode 61 Jayne McCaw In episode 61 of the Short-Term Rentalz Podcast, we spoke with Jayne McCaw, founder of Jayne’s Luxury Rentals to discuss her approach to embedding luxury in the short-term rental space. Jayne discusses how to navigate hyper-personalisation in the luxury STR space and her approach to […]
STRz Podcast 60: Veronica Rivas, Homes and Villas by Marriott Bonvoy

Reading Time: < 1 minuteShort Term Rentalz · STRZ Podcast 60: Veronica Rivas, Homes and Villas by Marriott Bonvoy In episode 60 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we sat down with Veronica Rivas, Senior Director Global Business Development at Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, to explore what short-term rental operators can learn from the hotel playbook when it comes to […]