With so much software available in the Short Term and Vacation Rental industry these days, how do you keep up to date with who's who and who's doing what exactly? Each week on Techsplained Tuesday, catch a brief, to the point interview with accommodation software and service providers. No hot air, no chit chat and no waffling on. Just straight to the point. Best 15-20 mins spent each week!
Trusted by thousands of property managers and hosts worldwide, Lodgify is the all-in-one vacation rental software that empowers you to build your brand and drive direct bookings. Create a beautiful website in minutes, sync seamlessly with top channels like Airbnb, Booking .com, and Vrbo, and manage every aspect of your business—from guest communication and payments to automation and analytics. All without the tech headache. 👉 Learn more at https://www.lodgify.com Missed a Techsplained demo or interview? Catch up at https://thetechsplainedseries.com #vacationrentalsoftware #propertymanagement #lodgify #directbookings #hospitalitytech #vacationrentals #channelmanager #propertymanagers #automation #shorttermrentals #techsplained
15/04/2025 • 22:17
CanMonkey takes the hassle out of bin day for short-term rental managers. Their service ensures rubbish bins are put out and brought back in on schedule—no more relying on guests, neighbours, or last-minute reminders. Whether you manage properties remotely or just want one less thing to worry about, CanMonkey keeps things running smoothly. Reliable, convenient, and stress-free. Learn more at https://www.canmonkey.com/
18/03/2025 • 35:05
HostBuddy AI acts like an extra team member, using AI to automate and optimise operations—no learning curve needed. It streamlines guest messaging, pricing, and task management, freeing up your time. AI-powered efficiency, minus the stress.SPECIAL OFFER: At the end of your first 14 day free trial, use the code TECHSPLAINED to extend your subscription for free for another month! Learn more at https://www.hostbuddy.ai/
05/03/2025 • 36:44
A "group purchasing organisation" that gives you access to many well known vendors that can offer you not only commercial quality goods not available to the public, but who always offers you discounted prices too. All in the one place! Perfect for starting out or refreshing a property! Learn more at https://www.hostgpo.com and mention The Techsplained Series in application notes, you'll get 90 days for free to check it out!
18/02/2025 • 22:02
Avantio provides an all-in-one software solution designed to streamline operations for short-term rental property managers. With powerful tools for channel management, booking automation, and website creation, Avantio helps PMs scale their business efficiently. Learn more: https://www.avantio.com
11/02/2025 • 24:00
Enhance the STR experience by offering hotel-style amenities and local services through your own "online store". This includes in-home shopping, rentals & experiences eg chefs & massages, designed to boost guest satisfaction and generate extra revenue.Learn more at https://www.thehost.co/
16/07/2024 • 52:44
Noshable provides a service that pre-stocks groceries in rental properties, catering to property management companies and hosts. This service includes coordination with local grocery stores for collection and partnerships with cleaning services for delivery and stocking, enhancing guest convenience and personalizing their welcome experience. Operating in multiple states, Noshable aims to streamline hospitality and improve guest satisfaction through their innovative grocery stocking solution. Learn more at https://shopnoshable.com
02/07/2024 • 28:50
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25/06/2024 • 43:21
Beyond is a revenue management platform for short-term rental managers and owners, offering dynamic pricing and market data to optimize rental rates and boost revenue. Integrating with various property management systems, Beyond provides automated pricing adjustments, real-time insights, and performance analytics. Serving over 340,000 properties worldwide, it helps users increase bookings and profitability while saving time on manual tasks. Learn more at https://www.beyondpricing.com
18/06/2024 • 56:48
StaySecure, a product of Cirtec Group, provides advanced access control solutions tailored for businesses, residential properties, and serviced accommodations. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, StaySecure integrates with mobile apps and web portals, allowing users to manage access remotely, monitor entry logs in real-time, and receive notifications about security events. This system enhances security, improves operational efficiency, and reduces the costs associated with traditional lock and key methods. StaySecure is designed to be user-friendly and scalable, making it suitable for various property types, including holiday villas and business premises. Learn more at https://cirtecgroup.co.uk/
11/06/2024 • 36:07
Breezeway is a property care and operations platform designed to streamline the management of vacation rentals, residential properties, and hotels. It offers tools for task scheduling, guest communication, and quality assurance, allowing property managers to ensure properties are well-maintained and guests have a seamless experience. With features like real-time scheduling, inventory tracking, and automated messaging, Breezeway helps users coordinate and verify detailed work efficiently. Learn more at https://www.breezeway.io
04/06/2024 • 53:32
Learn about PriceLabs and their approach to dynamic pricing in the vacation rental market. Explore the algorithms and data analytics PriceLabs uses to adjust prices dynamically, ensuring competitive rates and optimal revenue for property managers. This episode breaks down the technology and strategies behind their pricing model, providing insights into the challenges and solutions in modern revenue management. Learn more at https://hello.pricelabs.co
21/05/2024 • 47:36
Collect emails from every guest, not just the booker with your own custom branded WiFi splash page that every guest uses to log in to your vacation rental’s WiFi. Customisable to ensure every guest remembers your brand. Engage your guests with email & text marketing and provide upsell & rental information all from one dynamic page. And it monitors your wifi too!Learn more at https://stayfi.com/
07/05/2024 • 42:12
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30/04/2024 • 29:27
A great solution for access into apartment buildings, apartments and stand alone properties. Open doors remotely from anywhere in the world, or share a digital key. Keys are sharable, so perfect for cleaners, maintenance staff and of course, for all the guests in a booking.Learn more at https://www.ringolock.com
16/04/2024 • 32:12
Experience the future of vacation rental management with Boom's advanced AI-powered platform. By harnessing the latest in artificial intelligence technology, Boom transforms the way you manage your properties, offering intelligent insights, automated workflows, and personalized guest experiences. From dynamic pricing optimization to predictive maintenance scheduling, Boom's AI capabilities revolutionize every aspect of property management, empowering you to stay ahead of the curve and maximize your rental revenue.NOTE: the stall in the guest reply (it was later discovered) was due to replies about "parties' being set up as a semi automated reply! Meaning it needed to be OK'd by Shahar to reply!Learn more at https://www.boomnow.com
26/03/2024 • 34:17
Imagine getting security deposits from guests, and returning them after a stay, without lifting a finger. And being covered for any guest damage too, simply by making a claim. And for your guests, when they “pay” their deposits, no funds are paid or frozen? What a dream that would be. Well the dream is real. Introducing Swikly!Learn more at https://www.swikly.com/en/
16/01/2024 • 24:05
Dharma helps firstly, by replying to guests messages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Accessing info from the Knowledge base, AI can answer questions or if not, refer the question to the manager while growing the database. Maintenance and work orders are all tied in with the system too which now makes scheduling with your team a piece of pie!Learn more at https://www.dharma-grp.com/
05/12/2023 • 25:16
Save time answering all of your guests questions with AI. Alina, the Hello Hosty AI, and your new member of “staff” can talk to your guests (in their tone) and if she doesn’t have the answer to a question, she will ask you for it. So she can be simply set and forgotten about. Of course, after you have built up the confidence in her. Learn more at https://hellohosty.com
14/11/2023 • 33:39
Guests contact details are a gold mine for new bookings, but are you making use of them? How about your very own virtual marketing agency to help you make the most of your guests data. Customisable emails that you can target specific guests or market your location or an upcoming event. And more!All in an easy to use dashboard.Learn more at airdeal.io
31/10/2023 • 34:19
How can you get direct bookings without a website? How do you funnel potential guests down the funnel towards booking, easily, on all social media? Have you ever thought of a simple landing page to showcase your properties, local area information and the like? Here is a solution that offers you all of this and more, with no coding knowledge needed.A simple drag and drop landing page for bookings!Learn more at https://www.bookl.ee
16/10/2023 • 27:27
Experience the difference of “Elite.” OwnerRez is internationally recognised as a leader in the vacation rental industry for channel management, CRM, PM, accounting, messaging, and websites. Integrate with all major vacation rental channels to seamlessly sync availability, rates, rules, and listing content. Get your own modern fast website, process payments directly, manage inquiries, communication, and guest checkout with e-sign renter agreements.
06/06/2023 • 10:01
How sustainable is your business? Once regulations come in, algorithms change, your bookings have slowed and the majority of guests are looking to stay in sustainable rentals, what will you do? Well once you have taken the steps towards sustainability, how are you going to show your dedication to this cause. The Sustonica badge will soon be the one that guests will be on the look out for. Will you have it?Learn more at https://www.sustonica.com/Or email any questions to vanessa@sustonica.com
09/05/2023 • 17:21
A hybrid episode - part educational, part Techsplained! Learn about AI (including machine learning and NLP (natural language processing)), how it works, what the future of it looks like and what you need to be doing right now especially with your Google Analytics account!Then learn what Aidaptive can do for the larger Property Management Companies, and how it can give your website OTA abilities in terms of personalising your website visitor and guests experience.Learn more at https://aidaptive.com
02/05/2023 • 43:59
From a unified inbox that includes email, text and whatsapp for all guest communications, to a complete "Boarding Pass" that includes all the information a guest will need, from all pre arrival details, check in instructions, the guidebook, and more. AND it can be loaded into your Apple Wallet.It's completely IF THEN customisable so you can create what suits your unique business.Learn more at https://ensoconnect.com
17/04/2023 • 34:38
An interview format to learn about a PMS could be a little on the dull side, BUT, seeing it in action is another story. Enjoy!Learn more at https://hospitable.com
17/04/2023 • 13:40
The ultimate in guest experiences would be offering your guest a concierge. Well second best is a virtual concierge that can answer questions about the property, the area, and that allows guests to book tickets, book private chefs, airport pick ups, and whatever else you feel your guests would want. All from your own branded web app. UpMarket looks after guest communications too!Learn more at https://upmarket.cloudNeed help perfecting your guest experience, from landing on your website, to leaving your property and beyond? Or missed a Techsplained interview? Then head to https://www.theguestinnspector.com
10/04/2023 • 22:06
All guest communications looked after automatically, from booking confirmation, to check in, all communications during the stay and reviews. And all via text message which means guests don't need wifi, or sent via email as well! It also offers a digital guide book, so you have both comms and guidebook facilities in one product!Learn more at https://www.ruebarue.com/
03/04/2023 • 32:58
No more sense of dread when a guest asks if they can leave their luggage after checking out as they have a late flight. Nor if they arrive early and want to leave their bags at a property before the previous guests leave. For a great guest experience Stasher is there to help. It's luggage storage in convenient locations for as long as required. Storage for more than a day, or a week? Yes! No problem!Learn more at https://stasher.com/For affiliates https://stasher.com/partners
27/03/2023 • 27:32
Using smart locks means never having to replace lost keys, meet guests at check in or worry about maintenance people having access. Give everyone access and using the Tedee Bridge means you'll even have a complete activity log of the lock. Who's been in, for how long, etc. Find out more https://tedee.com/
20/03/2023 • 33:05