Technology is at the forefront of everything we do. Whether that’s paying for a purchase in the supermarket, connecting with a loved one on the other side of the world, or simply kicking back to watch a new Netflix series. There is no denying the major role that technology plays in our daily lives. Coming in hot from Canada, our guest today, Steve Davis, CEO of Operto, brings us 20+ years of progressive management experience, with expertise in strategic planning, marketing, and sales execution of consumer and technology products. We discuss the ways hosts can elevate guest experience through the use of tech operating systems like Operto and the most common property automation devices, including smart locks, sensors, cameras, digital locks, voice assistants, and where the short-term rental industry is heading as a whole. I hope you find this episode as insightful as I did. Chapters 00:00 Scaling your accommodation business with Technology & Automation 01:01 Intro and background to Operto CEO - Steve Davis. 03:15 What Operto does and Operto’s property automation tools. 04:54 Which are the easiest automation tools to implement for beginners. 06:58 The benefits of using digital locks 09:15 How Operto integrates monitoring technology (think temperature and noise) 12:45 How technology and artificial intelligence is shaping the guest and operator experience. 17:05 How tech can improve communication between guests and owner-operator. 19:33 How IoT tech is making up for staffing shortages. 23:11 Operto’s contactless check-ins and checkouts. 30:04 How technology can fit into your Short Term Rental. Contact Info https://www.operto.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedavis12/ THE DEAL; Whilst stocks last; Steve Davis says he would like to offer: "a free Netatmo sensor for every new door/property we sign up on an annual contract." ---- Want to get the best accommodation marketing tips before everyone else? Hit that subscribe button! This also keeps us going and creating more useful content for free! ACCOMMODATION OWNERS AND MANAGER FREE RESOURCES! Connect with Bart: https://www.ibooked.online/bart/ The Accommodation Show: https://www.theaccommodationshow.com The Accommodation Owners and Managers Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2NM3dTl Join the mailing list with all the accommodation secrets: https://bit.ly/3aKBf3X Need more direct bookings? We get results! https://www.ibooked.online #ibookedonline #bookdirect #airbnb Disclaimer: Please refer to relevant websites for latest, up to date, information with all facts, figures and terms and conditions. Information as accurate as we could get it at time of publishing. No information provided should be considered as advice and you should consider your own personal circumstances and consult a relevant professional. Affiliate Disclaimer: This blog, podcast & youtube channel; will occasionally contain affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on a purchase without additional cost to you, if you buy something through my links. The purpose of this show is to educate viewers, and share everything I know about improving your accommodation, STR and AirBNB business. I do believe in the products and services that we link to and that you may benefit from them. If you do purchase through my affiliate links; I want to thank you for your support.

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