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.

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.

As a young tech leader who has been recognized for his innovation, entrepreneurship, and contribution to the short-term rental industry, Francois has been at the forefront of the intersection of technology and hospitality. Co-founding Enso Connecting in 2019, it has since become an industy leader.

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.

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.