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[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.
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.
Booking.com research links payment choice to booking conversion
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Almost two-thirds of accommodation professionals say they have seen guests abandon bookings when their preferred payment method was unavailable, according to new research from Booking.com.
Connect the AI you already use straight to your portfolio data, says Guesty
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn this sponsored article, Guesty explains how its MCP connects AI assistants to live portfolio data, helping property managers access insights and build workflows around their operations.
Finest Retreats models impact of possible holiday-let tax change
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Reclassifying qualifying holiday lets as second homes could reduce the annual profit of an average managed property by 96 per cent, according to modelling published by Finest Retreats.
You’re not short on data. You’re short on answers, says Guesty
Reading Time: 3 minutes[Sponsored content] Guesty explores how its Data copilot helps property managers turn portfolio data into actionable insights, using plain-language questions to understand performance and prepare for owner conversations.
Airbnb unveils AI pricing and portfolio tools for hosts
Reading Time: 3 minutesGlobal: Airbnb has announced new dynamic pricing, portfolio management and earnings tools for hosts as part of its 2026 Autumn Update.
VRMA’s Jodi Refosco on margin pressures and the value of professional management
Reading Time: 4 minutesUS: Ahead of VRMA 26 in Nashville, VRMA chair Jodi Refosco speaks to ShortTermRentalz about the pressures facing property managers, the value of professional management and why the industry needs a stronger collective voice.
How Guesty is putting AI agents to work for property managers
Reading Time: < 1 minute[Sponsored content] In this sponsored video, Guesty explores how its AI agents can support day-to-day operations, from handling guest communications to helping property managers manage their portfolios more efficiently.
eviivo adds Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy connectivity
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Property management system eviivo has become a Connectivity Partner of Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, enabling eligible property managers to distribute accommodation to the platform through eviivo Suite.