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In short-term rentals, every dashboard, message, update, and metric competes for your time.

Soon, there will be a better way to see what matters, and act on it fast.

Simple. Powerful. Almost here.

Sign up to attend the live announcement, and be first to see what’s coming.

🎙️: https://ow.ly/paAE50ZbQI9

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews like this are a good reminder of why this work matters. Less time switching between tabs. More time building real guest relationships. That's the goal. STR operators are juggling a lot every single day. Anything that gives them time back, simplifies their workflow, or opens the door to more direct bookings is a win worth celebrating. Thank you Brandi for sharing. 🧡

Host worry-free on Booking.com

Our partners at Booking.com now offer Host Property Insurance for vacation rentals in the US, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. 🏝️

Benefits include:
✅ Up to $1 million in property damage protection
✅ Income loss protection for up to 3 months
✅ No extra cost
✅ Automatic coverage for eligible properties

Plus, Booking.com partners also benefit from Partner Liability Insurance for added peace of mind.

List your properties on Booking.com and host with confidence here: https://bit.ly/4vG5YIA

🤖 AI is everywhere in our industry right now, but what's actually moving the needle for operators? Our CEO Marcus Räder is joining the founders of SuiteOp and Besty AI for a live panel hosted by StayFi.

A candid conversation about how AI is showing up in short-term rentals today, minus the sales pitch.

On the table:
✔️ What’s genuinely creating value today
✔️ What’s not worth spending your money on
✔️ How to use AI across guest communication, ops, pricing, and marketing
✔️ Where AI is going in vacation rentals in 2026 & beyond

Moderated by StayFi's Founder & CEO Arthur Colker, with live Q&A to close it out.

📆 June 24th | 1:00 PM EST
➡️ Grab your spot: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SYhHdREURO2GuT9pXJicqA #/registration

🏝️ How does a small Central Florida STR operation grow into a 100+ listing portfolio? For Salty Dog Vacations, it started with rough waters. Reflecting on the days before, Founder and CEO Krista Goodrich describes a scenario fraught with operational challenges.

With around 20 listings and a small team, the lack of streamlined processes and supportive tools made every day a trial. "We were essentially trying to navigate through a storm without a compass," Krista recalls.

Then came the course correction. ⛵ What stood out to Krista was a comprehensive mobile app, a plethora of features, and the clear indication of a company on the rise.

Since choosing Hostaway, SaltyDog Vacations has seen remarkable growth, scaling to 100+ listings across Central Florida today. Krista's advice to peers facing similar challenges is unequivocal: "Embrace tools that solve immediate problems and pave the way for future success."

Read Krista's full story: https://bit.ly/4unPow1

Book a free demo with our team to get started: https://bit.ly/hostaway-demo

That's a wrap on Day 1 of SCALE AI. 🎤 Our CPTO Rick van der Plas on stage tackling the hidden risks of AI in STR management, and the team in full swing at booth #11. Day 2 at SCALE UK kicks off tomorrow. Come find us!

Most STR operators lose bookings to the same fixable mistakes. Slow response times, weak pricing strategy, and over-reliance on one platform are costing you more than you think. The good news? Every single one is fixable.

🌙 Fill your gap nights. Orphan nights between bookings cost you revenue. Slight discounts or AI-powered pricing can fill them automatically.

⏰ Have a last minute strategy. According to AirDNA, 26.28% of STR bookings are made within 5 days of check-in. Don't leave that window unpriced.

📊 Track performance by channel. If 60% of your bookings come from Vrbo but 90% of your effort goes to Airbnb, something needs to change.

🌐 Build a direct booking site. Save 15-20% in OTA commissions on every booking. The math adds up fast as you scale.

💬 Respond faster. Response time directly impacts your search ranking on every major platform. AI Auto-Reply handles guest messages instantly, 24/7.

💰 Price dynamically. Successful hosts use a dynamic pricing tool. Static rates don't hold up in competitive markets.

There are 6 more strategies in our full guide on How to Get More Bookings for Your Short-Term Rentals.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4xa59cC
Book a free demo: https://bit.ly/hostaway-demo

Property Showcase 🏡

Say hello to 2HomeRent Villa Sisu, a stunning slice of modern luxury on Spain's Costa Blanca. ☀️

Nestled in the prestigious Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, this beautiful property is the definition of a perfect getaway. Just imagine waking up here, stepping out to your private heated pool, and soaking in the Spanish sun.

This is what dream vacations are made of.

The Hostaway team is heading to Brighton for two big days at SCALE AI & SCALE UK!

Join us on June 9-10 at The Corn Exchange for the UK's most influential conference for STR operators. We'll have experts on-site for both the AI-focused day and the main SCALE UK event.

On June 9 (SCALE AI): Hear from our CPTO, Rick van der Plas, as he speaks at a can't-miss session on "The hidden risks of AI for STR management and how to overcome them."

On June 10 (SCALE UK): Catch our Senior Director of Sales, EMEA, Chris Henly, as he moderates a panel with industry leaders.

Stop by booth #11 anytime across both days to meet the team and discuss the strategies that will shape the future of your business. We can't wait to connect with you!

Property managers, your May 2026 Hostaway updates are here. Last month's releases are all about helping you move faster, stay organized, and deliver a smoother guest experience.

Here's what's new:

📱 Mobile App Update: AI Sentiment, Escalations & Custom Fields on Mobile View. AI escalation rules synced from your web dashboard directly on mobile, and use the bell icon quick filter to jump straight to flagged threads. Keep guest sentiment at your fingertips with AI Sentiment Analysis on every Inbox thread, and access property-specific info instantly with custom fields right from the message screen.

🎨 Listing Custom Fields & Owner Statements: We've upgraded the listing custom fields page to align with our new design and user experience patterns across the dashboard. Owner Statements page also gets a new design with a cleaner and more intuitive interface.

🎥 Booking Website Pro Webinar Recording: If you missed our live session, you can now watch the recording for our new Booking Website Pro to learn how you can launch a professional, conversion-optimized website.

🔗 Guest Portal: Shorter Links for a Better Guest Experience. All guest portal URLs (main guest portal, online agreements, online check-in, and upsells page) now generate a compact short link instead of the previous lengthy format. Send shorter, more trustworthy links to your guests via SMS or email, with no extra setup required.

Start here to explore more: https://linktr.ee/hostaway