Pierre-Camille Hamana on Simplifying Software Integration for Hosts

VRMA Arrival

In this episode of the VRMA Arrival podcast, we delve into the journey and insights of Pierre-Camille Hamana, the founder and CEO of Hospitable. Hospitable is a company dedicated to providing software solutions for property managers and hosts in the short-term rental industry.

In the episode, Hamana shares his background and journey to founding Hospitable. Originally trained as a lawyer, his entry into the property management software space was driven by personal necessity when he started renting out his apartment on Airbnb.

Hospitable began as a solution to automate guest communication and has evolved over eight years to support 15,000 customers, mainly hosts with fewer than seven properties. The company’s core mission is to save time for property managers and hosts, allowing them to focus on enhancing guest experiences and spending time with loved ones.

Hospitable has always prioritized AI, aiming to simplify and automate the complexities of property management. This approach has seen significant advancements over the past two years, enabling more efficient operations for users.

Hospitable Connect is a new feature designed to reduce the perceived risks and complexities of connecting with software for property owners and self-managers. It allows hosts to integrate with OTAs (online travel agencies) like Airbnb and Vrbo without altering their existing experiences. This solution lowers the barrier for hosts to adopt software and enhances their operational efficiency.

The goal of Hospitable Connect is to professionalize the short-term rental industry by making advanced software solutions accessible to all, not just large property management companies. Hamana emphasizes the importance of integration and connectivity, advocating for a more inclusive approach that benefits both small hosts and large operators.

Listeners are invited to try Hospitable’s products for free for two weeks via a special offer at hospitable.com/vrma2024, with a 25% discount for the first three months on any chosen plan.