VRS643 – How Voice AI Can Elevate Hospitality Without Losing the Human Touch – with Eliseo Palous

What if artificial intelligence could actually enhance the human touch instead of replacing it? In this episode, Heather speaks with Eliseo Palous, co-founder of Short Stay Media, to explore how AI - especially voice AI - is revolutionizing guest communications in the short-term rental industry without sacrificing what matters most: hospitality, responsibility, and trust. Eliseo shares the fascinating journey from starting as an intern in a small property management company to co-founding a business at the forefront of AI-powered communication. His insights into the human challenges behind tech adoption and the risks of depersonalized service hit home for any operator trying to scale without losing soul. This conversation is a thoughtful guide for anyone navigating the balance between automation and authentic guest experience, and a must-listen if you've ever felt overwhelmed - or skeptical - about bringing AI into your business. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 📣 Midroll Sponsor: STRAIT Chat & the AI Ambassador Program This episode is brought to you in part by the STRAIT Chat Community - an exclusive space for short-term rental pros who want deeper conversations, smarter systems, and more collaborative learning. And if you're curious about using AI in your business - whether it's for guest communication, operations, or even marketing - check out our AI Ambassador Program . It's designed to help you learn, lead, and get hands-on with the tools shaping the future of hospitality. 🌐 Learn more and join us at VacationRentalFormula.com/AI Are you listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here:

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VRS643 – How Voice AI Can Elevate Hospitality Without Losing the Human Touch – with Eliseo Palous is an episode from Vacation Rental Success by MOSO Partnership Inc..

This episode is 46:58 long.

This episode was published on Dec 24, 2025.

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