Technology

By Madeleine Parkin | 3/23/2026

As a vacation rental property manager, the story behind your data is just as important as the data itself. Thinking critically about what the numbers actually mean can help you frame the conversation and shift the narrative.

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By Shaun Shirazian | 3/9/2026

Simple software and smart-home technology updates can help vacation rental business owners track common complaints such as water and power usage, excessive noise, and safety concerns and also demonstrate their good-faith efforts to be good neighbors with properties that integrate seamlessly into their communities. 

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2/23/2026

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival Podcast, Pierre‑Camille Hamana, CEO and founder of Hospitable, joins us to unpack key findings from Hospitable’s newly released 2026 STR Industry Report and what they signal for hosts and professional property managers.

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By Molly Reardon | 2/2/2026

When people talk about sustainability in short-term rentals, the conversation usually centers on carbon emissions or energy use. But another challenge is quietly soaking up resources and profits: water waste.

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11/24/2025

Melanie Brown, vice president of data insights at Key Data, joins the podcast to unpack Key Data’s Vacation Rental Industry Outlook 2026—a survey of nearly 250 US property managers that reveals what operators expect in the year ahead. According to Brown, sentiment has finally shifted toward “cautious optimism,” with most managers anticipating flat to modest gains in ADR, demand, and revenue per unit. But optimism isn’t replacing realism: staffing shortages, revenue pressures, and tightening regulations remain top concerns heading into 2026.

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9/29/2025

Jessica Gillingham—CEO of Abode Worldwide and author of “Tech-Enabled Hospitality”—joins us to map the real state of hospitality tech across short-term rentals, hotels, and multifamily.

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By Jessica Gillingham | 8/12/2025

The hospitality industry is undergoing a tech-driven transformation, where digital tools are becoming foundational to delivering seamless, personalized guest experiences. Insights from 38 industry leaders reveal key trends shaping this shift, including the balance between automation and human connection, a cultural move toward tech-first thinking, and the democratization of innovation across operators. From AI-powered marketing and real-time communication to CRM systems, cloud-based platforms, and IoT-enabled sustainability, technology is enhancing both guest engagement and operational efficiency.

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7/23/2025

In this episode, VRMA Arrival podcast host Alexa Schlosser sits down with Molly Reardon, head of short-term rental growth at PointCentral and a short-term rental owner herself.

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7/21/2025

The VRMA Excellence Awards celebrate and recognize the incredible work, contributions, and impact that vacation rental professionals have made in the past year. We are highlighting each of the 11 award recipients in 2024, continuing today with the 2024 Supplier of the Year Award: Guesty. 

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By Shahar Goldboim | 6/16/2025

Are you worried about artificial intelligence (AI) taking your job? As the founder of a company that develops AI for vacation rentals, I can say with absolute certainty that the industry is split down the middle on this one.

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