The short-term rental industry is rapidly evolving, and staying ahead of trends is crucial for the sector’s success. Our founder and CEO, Jessica Gillingham, moderated this year’s Hostaway Predictions Webinar alongside other industry leaders to look at what 2025 has in store.
Jessica was joined by:
- Marcus Rader, Co-Founder & CEO at Hostaway
- Jeremy Gall, Founder and CEO at Breezeway
- Richie Khandelwal, Co-founder at PriceLabs
- Simon Lehmann, CEO & Founder at AJL Atelier
- Annie Sloan, Co-Founder & CEO at The Host Co.
From AI adoption to changing traveler behavior, here are some of the topics discussed:
- Consumer trends and the “Taylor Swift Effect”: How Millennials and Gen Z are driving demand for unique, sustainable stays.
- Market saturation: With more properties entering the market, competition is heating up. Why diversifying strategies and focusing on professionalism will be key.
- The role of AI: What we can expect to see from AI in 2025 including driving direct bookings and personalizing guest experiences.
- Climate challenges: How environmental factors will play a larger role in travel preferences and property management practices.
Watch the full webinar below:
