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Really enjoyed chatting with Victor Dey about AI’s impact on travel booking and how hostAI is skating to where the puck is going. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gZcbVDNV

🎙️ The Localist: Capitalia's Guide to a Christmas Break in Mexico City by hostAI Planning to spend the holidays in Mexico City? Our latest podcast episode covers everything you need to know for a memorable Christmas experience! From traditional events to must-visit spots, let Capitalia guide you through the magic of the season in CDMX. Listen now and discover why Mexico City is the perfect festive destination! 🌆🎄 #Capitalia #Podcast #MexicoCity #ChristmasBreak #HolidayTravel https://lnkd.in/eA8-B_HU

The game is on... 🥁 🥁 OpenAI's search product is being rolled out. The first major challenge to Google's search dominance with a meaningful reach. And their doubling down on travel: "We plan to keep improving search, particularly in areas like shopping and travel, and leverage the reasoning capabilities of the OpenAI o1 series to do deeper research." Our theses on the implications: 1. ChatGPT eats into Google's share of travel discovery and planning. “Deeper research” means OpenAI’s search will ingest and prioritize ideal travel destinations and accommodation options from multiple sources. Add a more visual UI and travelers can spend their entire discovery and planning process on ChatGPT 2. Marketplace value proposition will be challenged; aggregating all inventory on a single platform becomes less valuable. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) will need to innovate—perhaps by offering bundled packages—to avoid commoditization. Booking Holding's "connected trip" strategy seems better positioned to weather this storm than Airbnb and Expedia. 3. Channel pricing becomes paramount. Once an accommodation is selected, the o1 model will prioritize channels offering the best price, assuming a baseline level of trust. That's how a human would do it when they have the time to research. 4. Direct distribution will intensify. Hospitality brands that are well prepared for this new world can be much more competitive vs the old days of ad-dominated search results What remains to be seen: • Dedicated UI/UX: Will OpenAI adapt the experience to each vertical, making travel queries more visual rather than purely conversation-based? • Inventory integration: Will OpenAI incorporate inventory feeds in specific verticals like travel? For instance, Gemini uses feeds from Google Hotels, Vacation Rentals, etc. We are witnessing a pivotal moment in the travel and hospitality industry. How do you think this will reshape the landscape? https://lnkd.in/g8JY_sJ6

Exciting to see hostAI featured in USA TODAY! Travel expert and consumer advocate Christopher Elliott highlighted hostAI among innovative solutions helping travelers navigate travel costs. We're proud to be recognized for empowering hosts and travelers to connect directly and save up to 15% through trusted direct bookings. To our community of Short Term Rental brands who trust hostAI to power their direct booking success: thank you for being part of this journey. We're committed to making direct bookings the default in the Short Term Rental industry. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ghW5m5D9

Exciting times in the STR industry! Our data reveals a game-changing trend: While Airbnb forecasts 8-10% growth, our clients are seeing a 71% surge in direct bookings. Want to boost your direct bookings? Learn how hostAI can deliver these results for your STR brand. Request a demo on gethostai.com. #STRInsights #DirectBookings #HospitalityTech

Exciting news from hostAI! 🚀 We’ve just launched Personalized Search on hostFront, transforming how Short Term Rental (STR) guests find and book their perfect stay. Our AI-powered search lets guests share their trip details, and we: • Recommend the top 3 listings in your portfolio that matches their intent, explaining why they’re a great fit • Rank listings based on their unique needs • Suggest filters for an even more tailored experience Whether it’s a family seeking a Disney-themed room in Orlando or a business traveler needing a quiet space in DC, your hostFront website helps your guests find exactly what they need—quickly and easily. For STR brands, this means: • Boosted bookings with precise matches 📈 • Enhanced guest satisfaction through personalization 😊 • A standout booking experience that rivals the largest OTAs 🏆 • Insights into guest intent to fine-tune your marketing 🔍 • Deeper relationships with guests by tailoring their stays ❤️ And this is just the beginning. Soon, every guest’s visit to your storefront will be a fully personalized experience. Ready to grow your direct bookings? Let’s connect. We can have hostFront up and running for you in just 5 business days—no upfront costs, no long-term commitments. 👉 Request a demo at gethostai.com

🚀 STR Trailblazers: hostAI Clients Are Leading the Direct Booking Revolution At hostAI, we’re proud to support some of the most prominent Short Term Rental (STR) brands as they take control of their growth in an increasingly competitive market. And we're incredibly excited to see they’re achieving remarkable growth—doubling direct bookings, boosting revenue, and building deeper relationships with their guests, leading to more life time value. 💡 👉 Curious how we can elevate your STR brand? Dive into our case studies: https://lnkd.in/eV9U9GRW What's your biggest challenge in growing direct bookings? #DirectBookings #STRMarketing #Shorttermrentals #vacationrentalmarketing #hostAI #hostFront #VacationRentals #shorttermrentalmarketing #airbnbmarketing

🎉 Exciting news from hostAI HQ! We're proud to announce our new partnership with Hostaway 🤝 This integration means Hostaway clients can now access the full suite of hostAI products, including: 🏠 hostFront 🌐 hostDistro ✍️ hostWriter We're excited to empower more Short-term Rental (STR) brands with the toolkit to enhance their online presence and boost their direct bookings 🚀 If you're a Hostaway user, you can now leverage hostAI's capabilities to: 🖥️ Convert lookers to bookers with a next-generation storefront 📊 Reach your ideal guests through targeted online advertising 📝 Optimize your listings monthly to match changing demand All powered by cutting-edge AI! 🤖 Want to learn more about how this integration can benefit your STR brand? 🏖️ Check out gethostai.com #DirectBookings #STRMarketing #Shorttermrentals #vacationrentalmarketing #hostAI #hostFront #VacationRentals #shorttermrentalmarketing #airbnbmarketing #PropTech #AIinHospitality #Hostaway

🌟 Client Spotlight: Hoste 🌟 We’re excited to share this glowing testimonial from Evan Wilburn, Co-Founder of Hoste! 🏠 Evan’s success in building a prominent STR brand and his phenomenal track record in the industry make his feedback incredibly valuable to us. We’re thrilled to have Hoste as a client and to support their continued success with our hostDistro product. Check out how Hoste has grown their direct bookings by 20% with hostAI, and they’re just getting started! Thank you, Evan, for your kind words and partnership. We’re excited to be part of Hoste’s journey! 🚀 #DirectBookings #STRMarketing #Shorttermrentals #vacationrentalmarketing #hostAI #hostFront #VacationRentals #shorttermrentalmarketing #airbnbmarketing

🚀 Unlock the Secrets of High-Converting STR Websites! 🏠💻 Are you maximizing your direct bookings? Our latest blog post reveals the 14 essential features every short-term rental website needs to maximize direct bookings. From real-time price comparison to automated re-marketing and AI-powered negotiation agents, we cover it all. Don't let your website hold you back. Learn how we're empowering STR brands to take control and make direct bookings the industry default. https://lnkd.in/gusg6Z2T