Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals
The New Standard: Why Smart Guest Screening is Essential for Short-Term Rentals with Ela Mezhiborsky of Autohost
12 Mar 2025
Send us a message!As the hospitality industry evolves, guest screening and verification have become essential components of a safe and seamless guest experience. In this episode, we sit down with Ela Mezhiborsky, President and Co-Founder of AutoHost, to explore how cutting-edge technology is reshaping the way hotels and short-term rental operators manage risk, prevent fraud, and enhance security.Ela shares her insights on the growing role of AI and cybersecurity in guest verification, the challenges of "bad AI" in fraud prevention, and the regulatory changes driving the need for stronger screening solutions. From mandatory ID checks to advanced biometric verification, this conversation unveils the future of trust and safety in hospitality.Key Topics Discussed:1️⃣ The Evolution of AutoHost & Guest Screening2️⃣ The Role of AI in Fraud Detection & "Bad AI" Risks3️⃣ Regulatory Changes & Compliance Trends4️⃣ Hotels vs. Short-Term Rentals: Who’s Leading in Security?5️⃣ The Future of Guest Verification & Embedded Security Solutions6️⃣ Addressing Human Trafficking & Ethical Responsibility7️⃣ Where AutoHost is Headed Next8️⃣ Final Thoughts & How to Connect with ElaConnect with Ela:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elamezhiborsky/ Autohost Website: https://www.autohost.ai/ Ready to take your operations to the next level? Visit https://tnsinc.com/podcasts-alex-and-annie/ to learn more.Get $50 credit and $0 onboarding fee when you sign up for Beyond, the leading dynamic pricing tool for vacation rentals: http://beyondpricing.info/alexandannie#guestscreening #vacationrentals #fraudprevention
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