Skift Short-Term Rental Awards: Meet the 2024 Finalists
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Key Points
- The Skift Short-Term Rental Awards aim to celebrate innovation and excellence in the short-term rental industry.
- The awards are divided into five criteria groups, including categories like Individual Hosts, Best Properties, and Responsible Travel.
- Finalists for the awards include notable hosts, innovative properties, and companies excelling in management and guest experience.
Summary
The Skift Short-Term Rental Awards aim to recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations driving innovation and excellence in the short-term rental industry. The awards are categorized into five criteria groups: Individual Hosts, Best Properties, Responsible Travel, Guest Experience, and Property Management. Finalists include a variety of exceptional hosts, innovative properties, and companies excelling in areas such as sustainability and guest communication.
It’s an exciting day at Skift, as we reveal the finalists for the 2024 Skift Short-Term Rental Awards.
The inaugural edition of the Skift Short-Term Rental Awards was designed to celebrate the individuals and organizations that are shaping the future of the short-term rental industry.
From exceptional hosts to innovative properties, forward-thinking property management companies and on the ground suppliers and providers, we’re shining a light on those who are driving unparalleled innovation and growth across the sector.
This year’s Skift Short-Term Rental Awards categories were split across five criteria groups:
- Individual Hosts: Celebrating individual hosts who are driving the short-term rental industry forward.
- Best Properties: Excellence in short-term rental experiences that cater to varied traveler needs and preferences.
- Responsible Travel: Initiatives that prioritize environmental stewardship, community engagement and inclusivity.
- Guest Experience: Innovations that enhance traveler satisfaction and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Property Management: Initiatives that contribute to efficient and successful property management.
Take a look at the full list of the 2024 Skift Short Term Rental Awards finalists below:
INDIVIDUAL HOSTS
HOST OF THE YEAR
BEST PROPERTIES
LUXURY VACATION RENTAL
- Vaquero Resort
- Peak
- Villa Kuro
- Chalet Chouqui
- Villa Mannao
- Le Collectionist
- The Lodge at Kukui ’ula
- Polo Villas by AvantStay
LONG-STAY RENTAL
- AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences: Sutton Place
- AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences: West Hollywood
BUSINESS TRAVEL
UNIQUE & UNUSUAL STAYS
- Evermore Orlando Resort
- 1H Studio
- Invisible House
- Rock Reach
- Stenhuset - Historic 1877 Swedish Stonehouse
- Malibu Dunes
- Onera Wimberley
- Natiivo Austin
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
SUSTAINABILITY
COMMUNITY IMPACT
ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION
GUEST EXPERIENCE
BEST BOOKING PLATFORM
- Airbnb Icons & Group Trips
- Plum Guide
- AvantStay
- HomeToGo
- Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
- Plannin
- Insider Extras by Travel + Leisure Co.
GUEST COMMUNICATION & SUPPORT
BEST DIGITAL PRODUCT
BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
PROPERTY MARKETING & PROMOTION
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
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