In this episode of STR Global Unlocked, Simon Lehmann sits down with Amirali Mohacir, Co-Founder & CEO of Host.AI, to explore how AI could reshape travel search, direct bookings, and the power balance between operators and OTAs.

Dr. Patrick Andrae explains how HomeToGo evolved beyond marketplaces, building a nearly $400M business through software, operations, and supply ownership.

Christian Gaiser unpacks how Numa is redefining hospitality with its “third model.” He explains how blending hotels and short-term rentals creates a more scalable and efficient system. The episode explores how automation, capital discipline, and AI are reshaping the future of urban stays.

Constantin Schröder explains how Arbio is building an AI-native operating system to run short-term rental operations end to end. He shares why replacing traditional tech stacks is key to scaling, how AI changes property management at its core, and what this shift means for the future of the industry.

In this episode of STR Global Unlocked, Simon Lehmann speaks with Ben Jost, CEO of TrustYou, about how guest reviews are evolving into strategic infrastructure for hotels and short-term rentals. They explore how feedback, trust, and AI-driven experience intelligence directly influence pricing, conversion, and long-term performance.

Jeff Hurst and Cami Narino from Furnished Finder join Simon Lehmann to break down why midterm rentals are rising, how independent landlords built more than 300,000 listings, and what operators need to understand as monthly stays reshape housing and hospitality.

Sean Breuner from AvantStay shares how the company built a hospitality model focused on consistency, strong operations, and group travel. He explains the thinking behind their tech platform and what shaped their growth strategy in a volatile STR market.

Revenue and operations have long worked in silos. In this episode, Simon Lehmann sits down with Jeremy Gall, CEO of Breezeway, and Richie Khandelwal, Co-founder of PriceLabs, to discuss how data-driven integration is reshaping profitability for professional STR operators.