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Podcast: STR Data Lab™ by AirDNA
Episode: The Future of STR Tech: AI, OTAs, and the Rise of the Operating System
Description: What happens when AI, massive tech consolidation, and shifting guest behavior all collide at once? In this episode, Jamie sits down with industry veteran Richard Vaughton who’s seen every cycle of short-term rentals—from early spreadsheets to today’s AI-powered ecosystems. Together, they unpack a rapidly evolving landscape where yesterday’s tools are becoming obsolete, and tomorrow’s winners are being shaped right now.At the center of it all is a fundamental shift: the move from fragmented tech stacks to powerful, enterprise-level “operating systems” that could redefine how property managers run their businesses. Meanwhile, AI is no longer a...