Best Strs Podcasts (2026)

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Ep 275 - The New Standard for STRs: Design, Ops, and Discipline with Shane O'Connor 43:01

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The STR game has changed—and most operators haven’t caught up. In this episode, we break down what actually separates top-performing short-term rentals from the ones stuck in the middle. From design and amenities to operations, leadership, and systems—this is a real look at how elite STR businesses are built and sustained in hyper-competitive marke…

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How to Choose the Right Revenue Manager for STRs 30:07

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👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free. What happens when a short-term rental operator scales past 100 units in a highly seasonal market and still refuses to compromise on quality? In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Ma…

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Episode 338 - Young Man Builds Wealth With STR's Before Turning 35 49:49

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WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com…

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From Corporate Finance to 16 STRs: How Allison Became The Crafty Co-Host 27:17

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In this Host Planet Playbook episode, powered by Hospitable, James sits down with Allison Craft, Founder of Crafty Hosting, who scaled from a single rental to 16 listings in Tampa, Florida. Allison shares her journey from corporate finance into vacation rentals, how she built a family-oriented brand, the systems that keep owners happy, and what it …

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Taxes, STRs, and Smarter Investing With Ryan Carriere 40:01

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Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Ryan Carriere, CPA, real estate investor, and founder of Carrier Tax Consulting. Ryan shares how a BiggerPockets episode early in his career pushed him toward house hacking, short term rentals, and eventually building a tax firm built specifically for high income real estate i…

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Episode 342 - From Tech 2 Real Estate Investing; How Junior But A Successful STR 57:05

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WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com…

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Faith-Driven Leaders Series - With Jono Allen 40:39

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Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this Faith Driven Leaders episode, host Nick Stromwall sits down with Jono Allen to discuss the role of obedience, trust, and patience in a life of faith driven leadership. Jono shares how seasons of uncertainty and waiting shaped his character and strengthened his reliance on God's timing rather than his own …

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How to Sell a Property Management Business 24:08

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In this edition of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – we’re joined by Andy Easton, Managing Director of Beach Retreats, to talk candidly about selling a holiday let business. Andy shares what it felt like to sell Beach Retreats, how the sale process unfolded, and the lessons he learned from due diligence, buyer conversations, and buil…

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GMH Hotels: 2026 Predictions: What’s Ahead for Hotels This Year 32:39

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On January 7th, GMH Hotels returns with one of the show’s annual traditions 🔮Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk share their predictions for 2026, breaking down what they expect to shape the hotel industry in the year ahead. From demand and pricing to labor, loyalty, technology, and guest experience, they lay out the trends they believe will matter most …

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What to expect from hotel financing in 2026 (with Peachtree's Jared Schlosser) 27:35

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Jared Schlosser, head of originations and C-PACE at Peachtree Group, joins the podcast to share his outlook on the lending environment in 2026, and why it's a "tale of two cities" when comparing the best positioned borrowers with the rest.By CoStar News Hotels

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Episode 341 - How the "Ownership Model" has 4X the Benefits than anything else 49:26

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WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com…

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Reducing Risk in Multifamily With David Priest 29:24

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Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy Dyer sits down with David Priest, a veteran real estate professional who has closed over half a billion dollars in mortgages and now focuses almost exclusively on capital raising and passive investing in multifamily syndications. David shares how transitioning from single family and mortga…

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STR Insurance Myths That Cost Hosts Thousands 21:16

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On this week's Host Planet Bitesize – powered by Hostfully – James Varley welcomes Nick Massey from Proper Insurance to discuss essential insights for buying and managing short-term rental properties. They tackle five common myths about vacation rental insurance and provide crucial information every host needs to hear. This episode is packed with t…

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GMH: 2026 Predictions: What Comes Next for Hospitality? 🔮 33:54

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Welcome back to Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, and the first episode of 2026! Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane kick off the year by sharing their predictions for what lies ahead across travel and hospitality. From demand and pricing to distribution, technology, and guest behavior, the crew lays out the tre…

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Inside Norway’s Cabin Rental Market 17:24

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In this Host Planet Playbook feature, sponsored by property management software, Hospitable, we’re joined by Mina Saastad from Cabin Living in Norway. Mina shares how Cabin Living got started, the realities of hosting in Norway, and what it takes to deliver a standout guest experience – from direct bookings to keeping owners happy. 1:39 Cabin Livin…

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Scaling to 100+ STR Units Without Compromising Quality 32:57

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👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free. What happens when a short-term rental operator scales past 100 units in a highly seasonal market and still refuses to compromise on quality? In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Ma…

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Episode 340 - Listen BEFORE Investing In Short Term Rentals, Managing Expectations & Preparing For Success 16:47

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WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com…

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Your Personal Brand Is Worth More Than Your Company Logo 26:28

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Kristina Castellina, the Founder of Empress Hall in Blackpool, is the special guest on today's Host Planet Podcast, sponsored by Hostfully. Kristina's advice for business owners: don't hide behind a logo. Instead, focus on building your personal brand across social media. She shares the story of the 10-bedroom Empress Hall, including how she docume…

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Episode 339 - 2026 Predictions - Advice How To Build Wealth - Housing Market, Interest Rates, Shifts, and MORE! 1:08:36

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WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com…

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Faith-Driven Leaders With Jeremy Dyer 35:11

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Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! Faith-Driven Leaders is a special series on the On The Rise Podcast hosted by Nick Stromwall, designed to equip professionals, investors, and executives to thoughtfully integrate their faith into their everyday work. Each episode features candid conversations with experienced leaders who share how their beliefs s…

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How the Wealthy Really Invest With Tad Fallows 28:35

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Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast. In this episode, Jeremy Dyer sits down with Tad Fallows, Founder of Long Angle, a private community for entrepreneurs, executives, and investors seeking unbiased insights and institutional-grade private market opportunities. Tad shares his journey from bootstrapped founder to successful exit, and how the sudden j…

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Hotel experts pick the word of 2025 11:22

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What word best describes the vibe of '25? Hoteliers and industry experts share some choices that show a mix of optimism and the challenges of a difficult year.By CoStar News Hotels

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How to Build Guest Trust & Boost Direct Bookings 11:31

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In this edition of Host Planet Bitesize – powered by Hostfully – Carlos Castillo from Direct BookMe shares practical insights on how hosts can build trust, understand their ideal guest, and communicate with impact. Carlos reveals why communication is your superpower, how automation should support (not replace) hospitality, and what every host must …

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Ep 274 - Stop Setting Goals. Start Becoming This Person 32:53

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Most people don’t fail because they lack discipline — they fail because they’re trying to grow without changing who they are. In this episode, Chris and E break down why goals alone don’t create change, how identity drives momentum, and the real reason most people stall out by February. This is a deep, practical conversation on discipline, accounta…

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The 2026 STR Revenue Playbook 22:07

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👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free. What should STR operators actually focus on in 2026 when demand is flat and growth is harder to find? In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers shares five practical pieces of advice to help …

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The Short-Term Rental Strategy That Will Actually Work in 2026 18:16

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In this episode of Host Planet Playbook – powered by property management software, Hospitable – we’re joined by Greg Lupone, Founder of Stingray Villa in Cozumel, Mexico. Greg shares his journey into short-term rentals – from a career in the US Navy, to running restaurants, and ultimately building a standout vacation rental brand in one of Mexico’s…

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What Real Estate Investors Get Wrong About Short-Term Rentals 29:34

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What happens when you stop treating property like real estate – and start treating it like hospitality? Real estate investor Frank Iglesias joins the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – to explain why vacation rentals outperform traditional property strategies, and what investors need to understand to build a five-star, guest-first busines…

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Episode 337 - 5 Things You Can Do To Immediately Make Your Property Perform Higher 27:32

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WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com…

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How Singapore's City Development Limited is finding hotel investments across the globe 29:59

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CDL's David Ling and STR's Jesper Palmqvist join the podcast for the monthly look across the Asia Pacific region, with Ling discussing how Singapore-based CDL is finding hotel investment opportunities across the globe.By CoStar News Hotels

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The 5 Automations Every STR Host Needs to Scale 13:46

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Tired of manual check-ins, missed cleaning notifications, and utility bills going through the roof? It's time to automate your short-term rental business! In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – powered by Hostfully – we welcome Dipen Gala from Lynx, the leading smart home automation software for property managers. Dipen shares the five essential…

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Ep 273 - The Inner Game of Building a High-Performance STR Business with Stacey St. John 40:04

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Most entrepreneurs focus on tactics — but the real breakthroughs happen internally first. In this episode, Stacey St. John breaks down how self-awareness, intuition, mindset, and values-driven leadership shape long-term success in business and life. From recognizing limiting beliefs to building aligned teams and managing energy, this conversation g…

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Stop Guessing Prices: Build a Real Revenue Management Routine 28:18

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👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free. What if the biggest revenue mistake most STR operators make isn’t their pricing tool… but the lack of a daily and weekly pricing routine? In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers breaks down…

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From Busy to Strategic: The Real Job of an STR CEO 24:45

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👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free. What happens when STR CEOs stay busy all day but still feel like the business isn’t moving forward? In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry)…

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Episode 336 - From 1 Property to 2; What The Road Of A Growing Portfolio Is Like 38:22

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WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com…

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Budget Hits Holiday Let Owners | Here's What Changed 32:40

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On today's Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – Matt Jeffery from Zeal Tax explains how a client with 15 holiday lets was able to save thousands in tax by claiming previously overlooked capital allowances. This case highlights the importance for furnished holiday let owners to stay informed on UK business tax strategies. Ensure you're not m…

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GMH Hotels: The Year Ends With Pressure, Power Shifts, and New Rules 40:48

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On the final GMH Hotels episode of 2025, Sarah Dandashy is joined by Katie Cline to break down the forces closing out the year in hospitality and travel. They explore the “ugly new math” pressuring hotel margins, a wave of airline CEO changes signaling deeper industry shifts, and how luxury travel is being redefined beyond passports and borders. Th…

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2026 hotel trend forecast with Hertelier's Emily Goldfischer 39:34

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Herterlier founder and editor in chief Emily Goldfischer joins CoStar News Hotels' Stephanie Ricca to choose their top hotel industry trends for 2026. From traveling with purpose to choosing "skillcations," Ricca and Goldfischer give a lighthearted yet informed take on the industry trends they think have lasting power, and the ones that are just no…

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Michaela Burriss Shares Her Vision for Ohio’s Future 32:26

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Your host Richele O'Connor sits down with Ohio’s movers, shakers, and change-makers to uncover the personal stories behind public service. She is joined by Michaela Burriss, Policy Director for the Ohio Justice and Policy Center, accomplished former Upper Arlington City Council member, and now a Democratic candidate for State Representative. Raised…

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Episode 335 - How To CORRECTLY Buy A STR With A Family Member/Friend 36:55

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WEBINAR LINK: https://shawnmoore.clickfunnels.com/optiniyvvg89s Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 FOLLOW US: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/ https://www.instagram.com…

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Global Investing and True Freedom With Ladislas Maurice 24:38

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Welcome to the On The Rise Podcast! In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Ladislas Maurice, global real estate investor, world traveler, and founder of The Wandering Investor. Ladislas shares how he left a corporate career with Nestlé, traveled from Oman to Paris with his family, and discovered real estate opportunities across emerging and frontie…

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5 Automation Tips Every STR Host Should Use 10:24

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In this Host Planet Bitesize episode, sponsored by Hostfully, Thomas Tewolde from Charge Automation shares five powerful automation tips that every short-term rental host should implement. Thomas breaks down how to automate everything before arrival, keep the check-in flow short, personalise the guest journey, provide instant access, and reduce gue…

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GMH: 2025 Predictions Revisited 38:35

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On this episode of Good Morning Hospitality, Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane revisit the predictions they made at the beginning of 2025 to see how the year actually played out. With a full year of data, headlines, and hindsight behind them, the crew breaks down what they got right, where they missed the mark, and whi…

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How Bunkhouse Hotels is growing in its Hyatt era 25:20

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Just over a year after Bunkhouse Hotels became a part of Hyatt Hotels Corp. through its acquisition of Standard International, CoStar News' Natalie Harms sits down with Lisa Bonifacio is managing director, The Lifestyle Group, Hyatt, to talk about Bunkhouse's newest hotel: Hotel Daphne in Houston.By CoStar News Hotels

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Ep 272 - How AI Will Replace Most STR Ops Work (And What Operators Should Do) with Shahar Goldboim 44:16

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AI isn’t a tool anymore — it’s infrastructure. In this episode, Chris and E sit down with Shahar Goldboim, founder of BOOM, to break down how AI is fundamentally changing short-term rental operations, exits, and scale. From selling a property management company to building tech that replaces broken workflows, this conversation dives deep into why f…

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Hotel vs Airbnb Revenue Management: Why STR Pricing Is Harder 34:12

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👉 Get a Free Revenue Review → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/report Find out how much money your portfolio is leaving on the table. Risk-free. What happens when a hotel revenue director who once managed 10,000 rooms steps into the Short-Term Rental world… and discovers that pricing Airbnbs is far harder than pricing massive resorts? In this episod…

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How Wild Hideaways Became Ireland’s Dream Luxury Lodge Escape 26:31

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Discover how Amy O’Sullivan built Wild Hideaways – a collection of six luxury lodges with an on-site spa in the heart of south-west Ireland – and turned it into one of the region’s most memorable five-star escapes. In this inspiring Host Planet Playbook episode – powered by property management software, Hospitable – Amy shares her journey from Some…