Papi Hospitality

03/03/2026

Heads up for hosts using VRBO + Hospitable ⚠️

If you noticed your VRBO account disconnected from Hospitable, you’re not alone.

VRBO updated their connection process, and you now need to reconnect using the Google Chrome extension to restore the integration.

If you don’t reconnect, your automated messaging, sync, and workflows may stop running properly — so it’s important to fix this sooner rather than later.

Here are the official steps from Hospitable to reconnect using the Chrome extension:
👉 https://help.hospitable.com/en/articles/13064450-how-to-connect-vrbo-to-hospitable-with-the-chrome-extension

Make sure you:
• Install the Chrome extension
• Log into VRBO in Chrome
• Follow the reconnect steps inside Hospitable
• Confirm the sync is active once completed

Just sharing in case it saves someone time troubleshooting.

Let me know if anyone runs into issues.

How to install the Chrome extension, connect your Vrbo accounts, and maintain a stable connection

02/25/2026

We’ve Completed the ECPAT Child Protection Training

Why this matters:
Short-term rentals are part of the global travel ecosystem. As hosts and operators, we have a responsibility to recognize and prevent potential exploitation and human trafficking. Awareness and education are not optional — they’re part of operating professionally and ethically.

How we implement this into our guest experience and operations:
• Training our team to recognize red flags
• Prioritizing safety without compromising respectful guest service

If you’re a host and want to complete the training yourself, you can enroll directly here:
👉 https://thecode.org/courses/ecpat-child-protection/

It’s straightforward, educational, and something every operator in this industry should strongly consider.

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02/23/2026

Want to tighten up your cleaning operations and stop juggling multiple apps?

One of the biggest upgrades we’ve made inside HostOps by Papi Hospitality is bringing our cleanings fully in-house - directly inside Monday.

No more using Turno.
No more disconnected cleaning reports.
No more chasing documentation.

Here’s exactly how it works:

• Cleaners fill out a built-in form directly in Monday
• The form is tied to the reservation code for that guest
• It automatically appears linked to the correct reservation
• All checklist items are included in the form
• Pre- and post-clean photos are uploaded for each room
• There’s a notes section to document any problems during the clean

If you’re looking to simplify your cleaning workflow and centralize documentation, send me a DM and I’ll show you how we structured it.

02/19/2026

What do you actually get with HostOps by Papi Hospitality?

You get a fully built STR operations system, not templates, not theory, a real backend designed to run your short-term rental business like a professional management company.

With HostOps Pro, you receive:

✔ Full HostOps Monday.com board suite
✔ Zapier automation setup (PMS → Monday)
✔ Complete SOP library
✔ 2 weeks of guided training + live support
✔ Lifetime system updates with video explanations

If you’re managing multiple properties and your backend feels messy, reactive, or dependent on memory… it’s time for infrastructure.

📩 DM me if you want to see exactly how it works.

02/18/2026

Are you struggling to keep your STR operations organized on the backend?

Spreadsheets everywhere, vendor chaos, no real visibility into your operations?

I just launched a new product: HostOps by Papi Hospitality. A complete operations system built inside Monday.com for short-term rental hosts and managers.

It connects your PMS to Monday, automates reservations → reviews → listings, tracks maintenance, damage, upsells, recurring tasks, onboarding, inventory, cleanings, etc...all in one structured system.

If you’re serious about running your STR business like a professional management company instead of reacting to problems, this is for you.

DM me if you’d like to see the full capabilities.

02/10/2026

Last week I had the opportunity to speak on a panel for the first time at an Airbnb host meetup, in front of 50–100 fellow hosts, and it was an experience I won’t forget.

The event was hosted by the Miami & the Keys Host Club and took place at the beautiful Hotel Ocean South Beach, right in the heart of Ocean Drive. Perfect weather, an iconic Art Deco courtyard, and a room full of hosts genuinely invested in learning and connecting.

It was energizing to hear insights from leaders across the industry, including Airbnb, Airbnb Services, PriceLabs, and Hostaway’s CEO, and to be part of a thoughtful panel alongside other local hosts. Each of us came from a different angle and the common thread was clear: great hosting is about intention, systems, and care.

For me personally, it was meaningful to share the perspective of running a boutique short-term rental management company.

Grateful to the organizers, speakers, and everyone who showed up to contribute, ask questions, and build community. Events like this are a reminder of how powerful it is when hosts support each other.

More to come! I’m excited to keep growing, learning, and sharing.

👉 www.papihospitality.com

01/13/2026

We were featured in VoyageMIA to share the story behind Papi Hospitality from how it started, the lessons learned along the way, and where we’re headed next.

Grateful for the opportunity to reflect on the journey, the challenges of building a hospitality business, and the importance of systems, service, and consistency in short-term rentals.

You can read the full feature here:
👉 https://voyagemia.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-salvatore-ross-of-papi-hospitality

Thank you to everyone who’s supported the journey so far, this is just the beginning!

01/04/2026

I’m putting together a free lunch & learn short-term rental webinar series and want to make sure I’m covering topics that are actually useful.

If you’re curious about STRs, investing, operations, etc., I’d really appreciate your input. The form takes under 2 minutes, and your responses will directly shape the topics of the webinars.

👉 Share your input here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn5srIsWBOsSo1MHIq6LwbgeDaJ-EdxLhRYBDS-nKS4H6-CA/viewform?usp=dialog

Thanks in advance and I am excited to build something valuable for the community.

I’m putting together a free lunch & learn webinar series focused on short-term rentals...from getting started to investing, operations, etc. This short form helps me understand what topics would be most valuable to you. Your input will directly influence the content I create.

12/09/2025

🎉 100 Reviews in 2.5 Years!

Today I hit a big milestone: 100 guest reviews in just 2.5 years of hosting. What started as a simple passion has grown into a business.

If there’s one lesson that stands above the rest, it’s this:

Guests always remember how you make them feel.

Thank you to every guest who has trusted me with their stay and to everyone who’s supported this journey.

If you or someone you know needs help managing a short-term rental, I’m always happy to help.

❤️Here’s to the next 100❤️
www.papihospitality.com

11/21/2025

This week marks an exciting step forward for Papi Hospitality as I begin onboarding a new operations team member who will serve as my right hand on the operational side of the business.

I’m excited to welcome Luis to the team. He brings a strong background in operations and guest support, and he’s currently studying Computer Science, which opens the door for us to tackle more complex back-end technical processes together.

As we continue building and tightening our systems, I’m looking forward to developing tools, automations, and streamlined workflows that not only strengthen our internal operations but can eventually be offered to other hosts and managers as a product or service. More on that soon.

For those of you running short-term rental operations or building out your own teams—how are you approaching operations and tech systems right now? What’s one challenge you’d love to solve on the backend?

I’d love to hear what others in the space are experiencing.

Your Partner in 5-Star Guest Experiences Papi Hospitality short-term rental co-hosting business provides comprehensive support to property owners looking to maximize their rental income, streamline operations, and enjoy a hassle-free experience.

11/07/2025

Ever scroll through Instagram and see a dreamy travel Reel that makes you want to book a flight right now? 🌴

Expedia just launched a new AI feature that turns that exact inspiration into instant trip recommendations and bookable stays powered by AI that recognizes destinations, activities, and styles from your favorite Reels.

👉 Try it yourself here: https://www.expedia.com/why/trip-planning

This move marks a huge shift in how people will discover and book vacations...not by searching destinations, but by seeing lifestyles they want to experience.

🧠 What This Means for Short-Term Rental Operators
Here’s how you can stay ahead:
1. Design “Instagrammable moments.”
2. Optimize your visuals for AI.
3. Lean into lifestyle storytelling.
4.Experiment with AI tools yourself.

We’re entering a new era where AI doesn’t just help us manage bookings, it creates them.

🔗 Article Source: “From Reel to Reality: How Expedia Using AI to Turn Instagram Inspiration into Bookable Trips” via Rental Scale-Up