Short-Term Rental Industry Predictions for 2024

Marcus Rader is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hostaway, the leading vacation rental software. With 10+ years in online marketing and startup growth, he’s passionate about empowering Airbnb hosts through automation and scalable tools. A lifelong entrepreneur, Marcus brings deep expertise in business development, product, and the sharing economy., Hostaway

Jessica is the founder and CEO of Abode Worldwide, a global PR agency amplifying the voices of tech pioneers in lodging. Since 2017, she’s led the agency’s mission to elevate short-term rental, hospitality, and living sector brands through expert PR, content, and industry partnerships. , Abode Worldwide

Francois Gouelo is the Co-founder and CEO of Enso Connect, a leading AI-powered guest experience platform. A technologist and entrepreneur, he founded Enso Connect to solve the critical challenges of tech fragmentation and rising guest expectations in vacation rentals. The platform now serves over 7 million guests worldwide and is ranked among the Top 250 Vacation Rental Companies by Skift. The platform delivers measurable ROI, time savings and 5-start reviews for STR operators. Through Enso Connect, he is defining the future of AI-powered hospitality., Enso Connect

Motivated by working with great teams on meaningful projects, Andrew Kitchell thrives in early-stage environments - helping founders bridge the fundraising gap through compelling storytelling. He lives in Keynote and Dropbox Paper, always aiming to grow his network and skills to tackle bigger, bolder challenges. , Wheelhouse

An executive leader with 35+ years of global experience, he drives transformation, growth, and value creation across travel, hospitality, and tech. As Co-Founder of AJL Atelier, he advises on M&A, scaling, and strategy, blending hands-on execution with strategic clarity. He also hosts RedShoes Talks, highlighting voices shaping the industry., AJL Atelier