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Join host James Varley for an interview with Alex Caravitis, CEO and Co-Founder of Hosthub – a top-rated property management software.

Alex spoke about his journey in the short-term rentals industry, the growth of HostHub, booking trends in 2023, the impact of AI, and professionalisation in the sector.

This is a must-listen for investors, hosts, property managers, and anyone with an interest in short-term rentals.

(2:17) Alex’s journey in the short-term rentals industry

(4:39) All about Hosthub and who it caters for

(6:38) How Hosthub helps you generate more bookings and revenue

(8:56) Losing an Airbnb listing happens more often than you think 

(9:39) Sign up for Hosthub: head to www.hosthub.com

(10:48) Where the industry stands now and where we’re headed

(12:23) 2023 looks 10-15% lower than 2022 (but that’s still good!)

(12:59) Advice for hosts who are new to the industry

(17:29) Hosthub data – focused on Airbnb and Booking.com reservations

(19:00) 2022 was explosive in terms of growth

(20:02) Distribution channels in terms of popularity 

(20:42) Very strong direct booking trends in 2020

(23:09) Direct booking will increase in the coming years 

(24:01) What is going to define the market, starting with regulation

(25:24) Professionalisation in the industry and the impact of AI

(27:24) Tips for people starting out in STR

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