VRS627 - Thriving in the Age of AI and Short-Term Rentals with Bart Sobies
Summary
This episode explores the transformative power of AI in the short-term rental industry, emphasizing its role as a revolution, not a fad. Hosts will learn how to leverage AI to solve real business problems, avoid the 'tool trap,' and build more human-centered, scalable, and future-ready hospitality businesses.
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