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🏠 In San Francisco on December 11, 2025, 34.3% of short-term rental (STR) hosts reported lost bookings due to staffing issues, according to Hospitable's research. Over 14% face external pressures from labor shortages, with nearly 40% struggling to find reliable cleaners. For larger portfolios, 35.5% find recruiting challenging, targeting reduced costs and staffing pressures in 2026. Hospitable's Cleaner Marketplace, launched in September, features over 150,000 vetted cleaners to improve property care consistency.

📶 Miami, FL, December 10, 2025 — Boom, the AI-powered property management system (AiPMS), has partnered with StayFi to streamline guest data into Boom's platform for instant AI-driven segmentation and marketing. This integration aims to enhance guest relationship management, boost repeat bookings, and automate outreach efforts. Boom's recent $12.7 million funding round, led by Avenue Growth Partners, underscores its commitment to global expansion and product development. This partnership simplifies data handling, offering property managers actionable insights and improved communication with guests.

💻 Hotels trust AI more than they use it—scoring 6.6/10 in trust but only 4.7/10 in reliance, according to h2c’s 2025 Global AI & Automation Study. Despite 78% employing AI, challenges like integration and lack of expertise hinder adoption. Automation, not AI, should be prioritized for efficiency, with 69% of hotel groups seeking technology to cut repetitive tasks. Only 11% use AI agents, and just 1% integrate AI centrally. Implement automation to lay a reliable foundation.

💸 Chicago, IL, 4 December 2025 — PriceLabs enhances its AI-driven revenue management software for independent hotels, now offering hourly pricing updates and more precise recommendations. This upgrade allows small hotels to compete with larger chains by dynamically adjusting rates based on public data and competitor trends. PriceLabs serves over 500,000 listings globally and integrates with 150+ property management systems. New features will include responsive occupancy-based pricing and an enhanced rate shopper. Federica Mantovani of The Coo’s Guest House praises the system’s ease of use.