97% of STR hosts say tech is “critical” to success - PhocusWire
Summary
According to a PhocusWire article, 97% of short-term rental hosts believe that technology is critical to their success. This highlights the importance of incorporating tech solutions into your hosting operations to stay competitive and efficient.
Key Insights
- •97% of STR hosts say tech is “critical” to success.
Action Items
- ✓Evaluate current tech stack and identify areas for improvement or automation.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →PhocusWire: The article is from PhocusWire.(phocuswire.com)
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