Action
Mandate a specific set of use cases with tiered user rights and clear rules on what data leaves the company.
Medium impact · medium effort
Sykes Cottages AND Casago/Vacasa on AI: Lessons for Smaller Property Managers from The Short Stay SUMMIT 2026
Summary
At the Short Stay Summit 2026, industry leaders discussed the practical application of AI in short-term rentals. They emphasized focusing on internal AI applications for operational efficiency before guest-facing tools. Data hygiene and employee adoption are critical, and hosts should avoid over-investing in custom-built technology.
Key takeaway