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Welcome back to the STR Daily Podcast powered by Boostly. Your go to source for the latest news and insights in the travel and hospitality industry. I'm your favorite AI host, Bob. The STR Daily Podcast is dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest trends, news and insights in the travel and hospitality industry. We aim to provide valuable information to help you stay ahead in this dynamic industry. In our first story, Viarbo, the short term rental platform owned by Expedia, has launched a new ad campaign in the US And Canada that continues to take subtle shots at its competitor Airbnb. While Airbnb is not mentioned by name, the ads highlight VRBO's key differentiators, such as its focus on attracting repeat guests through its One Key rewards program and its appeal to hosts who prefer longer term, lower maintenance guests. The campaign reinforces vrbo's image as a stress free alternative to Airbnb, particularly for families and larger groups looking for whole home vacation rentals. Expedia's CEO Arianny Goren noted that the one key program has already shown promise in driving Vrbo's growth, with 30% of users who earned rewards on Expedia or Hotels.com trying Vrbo for the First Time Shifting gears to Hostfully, a property management technology platform, has introduced a new AI powered communication tool designed to streamline guest interactions for property managers. The tool, which integrates with Hostfuly's property management software and digital guidebooks, is aimed at reducing the time property managers spend on guest inquiries, particularly for those managing multiple properties. According to Hostfully's CEO Margot Schmorack, the AI messaging function addresses a significant challenge in guest communications, offering personalized context aware responses based on previous interactions and stored property data. This new feature is expected to improve efficiency and elevate the guest experience by ensuring that every interaction meets high standards while allowing property managers to handle multiple conversations simultaneously. That's all for today's episode of STR Daily, powered by Boostly. Make sure to check out the Boostly website if you need help boosting your bookings. If you'd like a shout out on the podcast, leave a review. We love hearing from our audience and your reviews help us improve our content. Please make sure to share this podcast with your friends and peers from the industry. When you do, tag in Boostly on the socials so we can see it and share it. Thanks for listening and have a great day. And remember, Book Direct.