Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
Scaling Up in Italy: Behind the Scenes at Scale Italia 2024 with Alex & Annie
06 Nov 2024
Send us a message!This week, we’re coming to you live from the heart of Florence, Italy, where Alex & Annie attended Scale Italia 2024! In this special on-the-ground episode, we bring you a dynamic mash-up of conversations with some of the most influential figures in the vacation rental and property management industries. Hear firsthand perspectives from Italy’s vibrant conference floor, where the future of global property management, tech trends, and regulatory changes in the short-term rental space were top of mind.From unique regulatory hurdles in Italy to the latest advancements in AI and PMS technology, this episode captures the pulse of Europe’s growing vacation rental market. Join us as we sit down with conference organizers, tech innovators, and industry leaders to unpack the challenges and opportunities facing property managers worldwide.Key Topics Discussed:🏛 European Insights and Hospitality: Alex and Annie share their experiences at Scale Italia, highlighting the welcoming atmosphere, local hospitality, and the refreshing international focus of the event.📜 Navigating Italian Regulations: Cristiana Carpini, CEO of Tara Home Consulting and Event Director for Scale Italia, discusses Italy’s complex regulatory landscape and her efforts in advocating for vacation rentals, particularly in regions like Florence that pose challenges to short-term rentals.💻 Technology and AI Transformation: Alon Goldboim from Boom delves into the ways his company is leveraging AI to streamline operations for property managers, creating integrated ecosystems that replace fragmented systems.🤝 Building Community and Sustainable Business Practices: Bob Garner from Envirorental shares his vision for sustainability in property management, stressing the business advantages of eco-friendly practices.🎉 The Importance of Local Events in a Global Context: John An of Tech Tape and Marcus Rader from Hostaway emphasize the benefits of Scale Italia, which brings together local markets and international leaders to foster innovation and expansion.Featured Guests:Cristiana Carpini - CEO, Tara Home Consulting, and Event Director for Scale ItaliaRichard Vaughton - Industry Expert, Member of the Board for BoomAlon Goldboim - Founder & CTO, BoomMarcus Rader - CEO, HostawayDeborah Labi - Founder, Have You GotBob Garner - Founder, EnvirorentalJohn An - Founder, TechTape#ScaleItalia2024 #EuropeanSTR #VacationRentals
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