Short Term Rentalz: Recent Episodes
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In this episode of Short Scoop, Priya Khaira, editor of ShortTermRentalz, interviews John Bradford, CEO of PetScreening, about the growing demand for pet-friendly short-term rentals.
Are holiday parks reshaping the short-term rental market? by Short Term Rentalz: The Short Scoop
In conversation with Amirali Mohajer : How to drive repeat direct bookings by Short Term Rentalz: The Short Scoop
In conversation with Rob Thornley, senior vp of product, TravelNet Solutions by Short Term Rentalz: The Short Scoop
From Day One to Year One: Larry Plawsky’s Journey as Vrbo’s GM by Short Term Rentalz: The Short Scoop
In today's episode we crack down on what hyper-personalisation really means when it comes to luxury across the short-term rental space.
STRZ Podcast 60: Veronica Rivas, Homes and Villas by Marriott Bonvoy by Short Term Rentalz
Interview with the VP of Revenue Service and Associate Director of Revenue Management at Track here at Short-Term Rentalz on evolving guest experiences and flexible booking.
For episode 58 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we speak to David Stephens, lead data scientist at TravelNet Solutions, to discuss his observations and takeaways from his company’s Next25 event in Nashville, how he sees AI levelling the playing field for short-term rental operations, and his predictions for how AI collaboration will evolve over the next five years.
For episode 57 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we speak to Doug Strachota, director product management at LGE Electronics, to learn more about how the company is expanding into the short-term rental space, how it is seeking to increase profitability and brand recognition for property managers, and what he sees as the next major tech innovations in the travel and hospitality segments.
For Episode 56 of the STRz podcast, we’re joined by James Bugner, head of sales for EMEA and APAC at remote staffing solution provider Extenteam, to discuss his big takeaways from the major industry conferences this year, why the industry is placing more importance on company culture, and the main challenges and opportunities facing the space as we head in 2025.
For Episode 55 of the STRz podcast, we’re joined by Siddhi Mittal, co-founder and co-CEO of chef marketplace yhangry, to discuss her startup’s move into the short-term rental segment and her own personal motivation, the current trends that she is observing, and the curation of guest searches for more bespoke experiences.
For episode 54 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we’re joined by Toivo Halvorsen, CEO of hospitality tech solution company Dharma, to explore everything from his route into the short-term rental industry to the purpose of Dharma’s technology and the future potential of AI, and the key topics that he believes are currently not being discussed enough in the sector.
For episode 53 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we’re joined by Kate Berge, senior account manager lead at Track, to discuss everything from SEO tips to help your properties rank higher, advice on how to drive more direct bookings through your website, to what paid ads work best for vacation rentals.
For episode 52 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we’re joined by Bart-Jan Leyts, founder and CEO of online travel agency ranking management platform Otamiser, to learn more about how the company is deploying its $3 million in recent funding, the demand for visibility on the major OTAs, and upcoming pricing and revenue management strategy shifts around events.
For episode 51 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we're joined by Marco Celani, the president of short-term rental association AIGAB and property management company Italianway Spa, to discuss the regulatory landscape in Italy, the wider causes of the international affordable housing shortage, and his insights on the so-called ‘overtourism’ debate.
For a landmark 50th episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we catch up with Cynthia Huang, co-founder and CEO of peer-to-peer vacation rental ecosystem Dtravel, to speak about how the company is disrupting the short-term rental industry, her reaction to Airbnb raising guest service fees for cross-currency bookings, and why we should be excited rather than concerned for the future of cryptocurrency, web3 and blockchain technology.
For episode 49 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we are joined by Jeff Cavins, founder and CEO of Outdoorsy, to learn more about his company's expansion into outdoor stays, Jeff's experience working with Steve Jobs at Apple, and his plans for potential M&A or an IPO in the future.
For episode 48 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we chat with Richie Khandelwal, co-founder of revenue management platform PriceLabs, about the company’s game-changing 'Breakthrough Release’, PriceLabs' commitment to innovation, and its recent accolade at the 2023 Shortyz Awards.
Editor - hospitality Eloise Hanson (Boutique Hotel News, Serviced Apartment News) talks to Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy, about how his time with Airbnb motivated the launch of MEA, the growing necessity for entrepreneurship, and Airbnb’s greatest opportunity as a data company to shape the future of travel.
For episode 46 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we’re joined by Dennis Goedheid and Russ Kraft from Casiola Vacation Homes to discuss their success at this year’s Shortyz Awards in London, the company’s franchise model and future growth plans, and how Casiola’s vision, values and relationships are integral to its brand.
For episode 45 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we’re joined by Joseph Riley, the CEO of Patriot Family Homes, a veteran owned hospitality and real estate development firm that buys, leases, and manages short term and vacation rental properties across the United States, to learn more how his military career coincided with his venture into hospitality, the impact of Patriot’s $60 million Series B funding round, and whether this business model can be replicated in other parts of the world.
In this episode of the STRz podcast, Felicity Cousins, assistant editor of Serviced Apartment News at IHM, talks to Ricky Bichel, head of international expansion at limehome, about the secret to its high occupancy rates since it launched, its acquisition and expansion plans across Europe, the technology behind its success, and where limehome will be in five years' time.
For episode 43 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we’re joined by John Andrew Entwistle, founder and CEO of smart home rental platform Wander, to learn more about building the travel experience of the future, how the company’s real estate investment trust Atlas will revolutionise the industry, and the opportunities ahead for Wander at the index of vacation rentals.
For episode 42 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we’re joined by Julie Brinkman, CEO of revenue management platform Beyond, to discuss the evolution of supply in the short-term rental market, the future of data and AI in revenue management, and her role as a judge in the Shortyz Awards, organised by ShortTermRentalz.
For episode 41 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we hear from Will Parry, co-founder and CEO of property management company ALTIDO, about the blurring lines of accommodation asset classes, diversifying into the corporate travel market, and the company's growth targets and expansion plans.
For episode 40 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we hear from Cassandra Sasso, CEO of off-grid eco-accommodation company Wander, about her brand’s ethos around “transformational travel”, Wander’s model to have one room in 100 locations as opposed to 100 rooms in one location, and why she and her company were recognised at this year’s Shortyz Awards in London with the Innovator / Disruptor Award.
This episode is Kindly sponsored by Flywire, a global payments enablement and software company, on a mission to deliver the world’s most important and complex payments.
For episode 39 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we catch up with Nils Mattisson, co-founder and CEO of property monitoring company Minut, about how the company is using its Series B funding to protect guest privacy, how Minut is supporting sustainable travel, and his thoughts on what the future holds in monitoring and regulating noise in short-term rentals.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Minut, the co-host that cares for your home, guests and community. The Minut sensor monitors noise, occupancy, motion and temperature in rental properties, helping hosts prevent parties, enhance guest experience and protect their homes, while respecting guest privacy.
For episode 38 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we speak to Anthemos Georgiades, co-founder and CEO of rental marketplace Zumper, about the company’s extension into the short-term rental space, the characteristics of consumers who are living a flexible, nomadic lifestyle and whether Zumper sees itself competing with major OTAs in the long term.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Breezeway. Breezeway’s property care and messaging app helps thousands of holiday let hosts and managers automate operations, drive quality, and elevate the experience at every property. Their user friendly tools are purpose-built to coordinate complex work and deliver homes that are perfectly prepared to their specific standards. Visit breezeway.io/str to learn more.
For Episode 37 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we catch up with Luke Bujarski, co-founder and head of growth at outsourcing company Extenteam, to learn more about why businesses are leveraging remote workers, how the pandemic has changed the outsourcing formula and what remote working will look like in five years' time.
For episode 36 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we hear from Dale Smith, founder and CEO at The SDDE Smith Group, about the company's hospitality portfolio and continued growth, as well as his own background and business inspirations.
For episode 35 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we hear from Steve Milo, founder and CEO of Florida-based vacation rental management company VTrips, about the company's tech offering and M&A strategy, the major opportunities available to rental operators in 2022, and the prospect of VTrips going public in the future.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Flywire and NoiseAware.
For episode 34 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we speak to Susan Ho, the head of the newly-launched Hopper Homes, the short-term rental brand of online travel agency Hopper, about alleviating traveller anxiety during the booking experience, its strategy for attracting, protecting and retaining new hosts, and how Hopper Homes will position itself in the OTA space and from a brand loyalty perspective.
This episode is Kindly sponsored by Flywire / NoiseAware.
For episode 33 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we speak to Aurelie Lepercq, CEO of curated luxury villa rental marketplace, Edge Retreats, about the company’s proposition to affluent consumers, the recent appointment of HomeAway co-founder Carl Shepherd to its board of directors, and how the perception of luxury has evolved over the course of the pandemic.
This episode is Kindly sponsored by Flywire / NoiseAware.
For episode 32 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we spoke to Lucas Haldeman, founder and CEO of SmartRent, a leading provider of smart home and smart building automation, about the company’s milestone $2.2 billion SPAC merger last year, its growth strategy and expansion into other sectors such as student housing, and smart home technology and automation innovations that are expected to trend in 2022.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Flywire.
In episode 31 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, Eloise Hanson, editor of Boutique Hotel News, speaks to Martin Picard, co-founder and global head of real estate at Sonder, about how the company has developed its strategy throughout the pandemic, the group's expansion plans, and changing consumer behaviour.
UK: In the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we speak to Antanas Perez and Erskine Berry, head of product and commercial director at City Relay Solutions, to learn about the company's bespoke tech solution DRIVE, the importance of proptech in property management, and the trends that will shape the real estate industry over the next 12 months.
For episode 30 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, I’m delighted to be speaking to Chris Stephenson, Vice President of international markets at Homes and Villas by Marriott International, about the progress that the Homes and Villas brand has made since launching in 2019, what we can expect from Marriott’s new pilot program for rentals and hotels, and how travellers’ perception is evolving since the onset of the pandemic.
Finland: Niko Karstikko, co-founder and CEO of Helsinki-based hospitality startup Bob W, talks to IHM editor-in-chief George Sell in the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast to discuss the company's launch and the story behind its name, creating a five-star experience at scale, the brand's expansion into the UK and more markets, and shifts in occupancy and guest demographics.
US: Luca Zambello, the CEO of hospitality tech company Jurny, joins the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast to discuss adaptability and agility during the pandemic, the short-term rental sector's ability to meet the evolving demands of travellers, and emerging trends in the guest experience.
Spain: On the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we speak to Damian Sheridan and Deborah Labi, the directors of the upcoming Book Direct Show, which will take place live from Barcelona on 29-30 September.
Listen in to hear their thoughts on the benefits of attracting direct bookings, how independent property owners can leverage OTAs but at the same time not rely on them, and the growing strength of the vacation rental industry.
UK: Humphrey Bowles, co-founder of SUPERHOG, and CEO and co-founder of GUARDHOG, joins the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast to discuss addressing issues with scammers and fraudsters, the 'party house' phenomenon, and the need to "embrace" the Gen Z demographic for the future of the short-term rental industry.
For episode 29 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, Michael Goldin, director of business development at NoiseAware joins us to discuss his company's upcoming launch in the UK, how cities are moving towards noise ordinances for a sustainable future in tourism, and the latest noise monitoring trends.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Flywire.
For episode 28 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we speak to William Astolfi, co-founder and CEO of Sao Paulo-based real estate management firm B. Homy in Brazil, about his ambitions for the company, the challenges he’s faced during the pandemic in Brazil, and the need for professionalisation in the Brazilian short-term rental market.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Flywire.
Matt Roberts, CEO of vacation rental management platform Vacasa, joins the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast to discuss the challenges he’s faced since becoming CEO just before the start of the pandemic, the company’s aggressive expansion strategy and M&A activity, and the progress of Vacasa’s upcoming SPAC merger with TPG Pace Solutions.
This episode is kindly sponsored by Flywire.
In the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we speak to Jon Staff, founder and CEO of cabin rental startup Getaway, about the shift in demographics of travellers staying in cabins, Getaway's $41.7 million Series C funding round in February, the growing focus on wellness retreats in outdoor hospitality, and the startup's upcoming 'Labor Week' initiative for its staff. This podcast is kindly sponsored by Flywire.
In the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we speak to Bill Lee, CEO of rural travel booking site Yonder, about everything from the company's progress since a $4 million seed funding round, Yonder's launch in the UK this year, and whether 2021 is "marking the beginning of a transformative new chapter in travel".
In the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we speak to Rachel Tabellion, head of business development at HomeToGo, about the company's Revenge Travel report with AirDNA and the winners and losers from the revenge travel phenomenon, while getting the latest on HomeToGo's upcoming SPAC merger with Lakestar.
Worldwide: I-PRAC CEO and co-founder, Chris Maughan, joins the ShortTermRentalz podcast to assess the importance of trust and confidence in the short-term rental space as the hospitality sector reopens, as well as what the landscape will look like as we move towards the 'new normal'.
UK: Love Home Swap managing director Celia Pronto joins Episode 13 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast to discuss the trend of home swapping, capitalising on the demand for staycations and shifts in customer behaviour.
In the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we speak to Hugh Treseder, founder of Australian online boat rental marketplace Flotespace, to discuss the reasons behind the skyrocketing demand for boat rentals, length of stay trends, and why the company has brought on board the ex VP of Tech Engineering Strategy at TripAdvisor.
In the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we speak to Mike Liverton, CEO at Jetstream Hospitality Solutions, and Emmanuel Lavoie, COO at Jetstream Hospitality Solutions, to discuss how the mindset of digital nomads will shift as we recover from the pandemic, how work environments will change alongside the acceleration of tech adoption, and how asset managers can capture the surge in demand for flexible living accommodation.
Featuring news of Center Parcs' planned expansion with a new £400m holiday park in England, Alterhome's new training courses for 3000 hospitality students, and much more.
US: Domio CEO and co-founder, Jay Roberts, joins the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast to discuss the introduction of more in-room technology post-Covid-19, the rebounds of leisure and business travel, and his company's shift to a management and franchising model.
In the latest STRz weekly video news round-up, editor Paul Stevens discusses the unprecedented wave of investment flooding into the short-term rental industry, starting off with ReAlpha's $1.5bn investment to buy short-term rental homes, Camplify's AU$11.5m IPO, and Inspirato's $1.1bn SPAC merger with Thayer Ventures to go public.
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US: Following the publication of Rent Responsibly's US-based Covid-19 impact report [with collaboration from the VRMA and AirDNA, founder and CEO, David Krauss, joins Episode Nine of the ShortTermRentalz podcast to discuss the key takeaways from the survey and how it is affecting short-term rental businesses in the country, the importance of advocacy in these uncertain times and the progress that has been made with the Vacation Rental Advocate's Playbook, which was released in January.
US: Vector Travel founder and CEO, Mickey Kropf, joins Episode 8 of the new ShortTermRentalz podcast to discuss the "reckoning" for business models in the short-term rental sector, revenue, ADR and length of stay trends, and his optimism ahead for travel as we transition out of the pure survival phase.
Featuring news of two high-profile acquisitions in the short-term rental space, with Operto acquiring VRScheduler and COSI Group buying Friendly Rentals, and the launch of sustainable short stay platform Smarter in London.
US: Frontdesk co-founder and chief product officer, Jesse DePinto, joins the latest episode of the new ShortTermRentalz podcast to discuss his company's recent $6.8m funding round, the viability of the master lease model post-Covid-19 and the accelerated need for standardisation across the short-term rental industry.
UK: Boostly founder and owner, Mark Simpson, joins us for Episode Five of the new ShortTermRentalz podcast to discuss tips for how to communicate during a crisis and advice for hospitality owners struggling as a result of Covid-19, as well as how the pandemic could lead to a direct bookings trend.
UK: Newly-appointed head of UK at Fulhaus, Diana Sanni, joins the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast to discuss her company's expansion into the UK, how short-term rental operators will need to review their full portfolio performance in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, and how firms such as Fulhaus, or those operating under master leases, will need to be more holistic and do more market research into cities they work in.
Spain: AirDNA chief revenue officer Tom Caton is the latest guest on the ShortTermRentalz podcast, as we discuss the boom in non-urban vacation rental markets, how mid-term stays may "rescue the short-term sector" and how the short-term rental landscape will evolve post-pandemic, creating a new or "future normal".
Greece: Co-founder and product director of Welcome Pickups, Savvas Georgiou, is the guest for Episode Two of the new ShortTermRentalz podcast, in which he talks about heightened attention on guest safety, the incoming automation of the check-in experience and whether or not this period should be seen as a pause or a reset of the market.
London / Croatia: In the first-ever episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, Eleanor Nesic, head of revenue and performance at Sloane Collection, speaks about the shift towards mid-term rentals in certain category groups, the changes in business travellers' travel habits and the increasing importance of having a good wifi connection.
STRz editor Paul Stevens discusses reports of holidaymakers posing as key workers to get a holiday in the UK and the revival of tourism in Florida, and encourages everyone in the short-term rental industry to cast their votes for the 2021 Shortyz Awards by the deadline [Monday 29 March, 23:59 BST].