Tech Drops
What changed in short-term-rental software — every vendor feature drop, dated and sourced.
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HostfullySafeguest joins Hostfully's partner ecosystem for improved guest verification
Hostfully has integrated Safeguest’s guest verification and risk management technology to enhance property management.
Operator impact: This integration helps property managers reduce risk and operate with greater confidence, ensuring a safer environment for guests.
BestyBesty AI raises $3.75M to lead AI automation for vacation rentals
Besty has successfully raised $3.75 million in funding to enhance its AI automation capabilities for vacation rental management.
Operator impact: This funding will allow Besty to innovate and improve its software solutions, ultimately benefiting property operators with more efficient tools.
HospitableVRBO Official Integration: What You Need to Know
Hospitable has officially passed VRBO's certification and is preparing to onboard users for integration with VRBO, offering features such as pricing management and automated messaging.
Operator impact: Operators can manage VRBO bookings more efficiently from one dashboard, which is essential for overseeing multiple units.
Lodgify Selected as an Airbnb Preferred+ Partner for 2026
Airbnb has named Lodgify as a Preferred+ Partner for 2026, highlighting its reliability and strength in the PMS market.
Operator impact: Being a Preferred+ Partner can enhance an operator's visibility and credibility, leading to increased bookings.
Lodgify Recognized as a Booking.com Premier Connectivity Partner for 2026
Lodgify has been selected as a Booking.com Premier Connectivity Partner for 2026, which reflects enhanced integration capabilities.
Operator impact: This status can enable operators to manage their properties on Booking.com more effectively, potentially driving more bookings.
HostawayPartnership with Unlocker to Automate Payment Splits
Hostaway has announced a partnership with Unlocker, enabling managers to automate the split of payments between commissions, property owners, and service providers.
Operator impact: This streamlines the payment process for operators, reducing administrative work and improving cash flow management.
OwnerRezFull Powertranz Integration with 3D Secure Support Now Available in OwnerRez
The full Powertranz integration is now available in OwnerRez, including support for 3D Secure (3DS) payments.
Operator impact: This allows operators to enhance their payment processing security and address customer requests for safer transactions.
FULL Powertranz integration (all banks, all countries) is now available in OwnerRez!
OwnerRez has launched a full integration with Powertranz, including support for 3D Secure (3DS) authentication across all banks and countries.
Operator impact: Large-scale operators can now process secure, 3DS-compliant payments globally through Powertranz directly within their management platform.
Showcase Your Listings: Property Pages Now Live on Booking Website Pro
Hostaway has launched customizable Property Pages on Booking Website Pro, allowing users to design their listings more effectively.
Operator impact: This feature enhances the marketing capabilities for operators, helping turn site visitors into bookings.
Trellis
WheelhouseNew Integration with Flow Web Designs for Custom-Built Websites
OwnerRez has launched a new integration with Flow Web Designs, enabling the creation of fast, custom-built websites that seamlessly sync with listing content, availability, and rates.
Operator impact: This integration allows operators to enhance their online presence and streamline website management without manual updates.
Hostaway Ranks #1 on Capterra’s 2026 Shortlist for Vacation Rental Software
Hostaway has been recognized as the top vacation rental software in Capterra’s 2026 Shortlist, highlighting its effectiveness and user trust.
Operator impact: This accolade can attract more users looking for reliable software in a competitive market, enhancing operators' trust in the platform.
Derived Fees
TrackDistribution has introduced Derived Fees, allowing for more complex and automated fee calculations across distribution channels.
Operator impact: Operators can more accurately manage and automate channel-specific fee structures, ensuring consistent margins across different booking platforms.
Google Nest Thermostats Are Now Available to Everyone 🎉
Hospitable has officially released its Google Nest thermostat integration to all users following a successful certification and beta period.
Operator impact: Operators can now centrally manage climate control and monitor energy usage across their portfolio directly within the Hospitable platform.
ConduitRich text and photos in portal listing details
The listing detail fields now support rich text formatting and inline photos, enhancing how stay pages are presented to guests.
Operator impact: Operators can provide a more visually appealing experience to guests, improving engagement and booking potential.
Exciting updates to the Guest Portal and MCP functionality! August 14, 2026
Hospitable updated its Guest Portal with a new design and upsell management, while expanding API and MCP capabilities for owner statement workflows.
Operator impact: Professional hosts can automate complex owner reporting via API and increase ancillary revenue through a more intuitive guest upsell interface.