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
Conduit introduces AI platform for the hospitality industry

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Artificial intelligence-powered hospitality technology company Conduit has launched a new platform designed to automate daily operations across hotels, serviced apartments and short-term rentals.
HomeToGo launches HomeToGo Originals brand for Interhome and Kraushaar

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: HomeToGo has launched HomeToGo Originals, a new umbrella brand for its property management businesses Interhome and Kraushaar.
KeyData promotes Scott McLeod to president to support growth strategy

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Short-term rental analytics company KeyData has promoted Scott McLeod to president as the company looks to support its next phase of growth and product development.
RentalReady unveils new AI tools

Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: RentalReady has launched new artificial intelligence capabilities designed to help short-term rental property managers access and analyse operational data more efficiently.
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.
Belvilla expands in Belgium through Holiday House Service partnership

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Belvilla has expanded its presence in Belgium through a new partnership with vacation rental management company Holiday House Service (HHS).
Casago expands Colorado presence with locally led Estes Park franchise

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Casago has expanded its Colorado operations through a locally owned franchise in Estes Park as the company continues transitioning former Vacasa markets to local ownership following its acquisition of the business in 2025.
Finest Retreats acquires Cornwall agency Forgotten Corner

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Finest Retreats confirmed the acquisition after completing a six-month integration period over the peak summer season. The independent agency says the priority was to transition owners and properties without disruption, maintaining operations under the existing Forgotten Corner brand. The deal marks the company’s first acquisition and comes at a time when several UK holiday-lettings […]
Casago appoints David Angotti as Chief Digital Officer

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: 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 […]