AI-Driven Cloud Platform for Optimizing Short-Term Rental Property Furnishings

Abstract—Short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and VRBO have revolutionized the hospitality industry, creating a pressing need for efficient property setup tools tailored to diverse rental audiences. This paper introduces Hostly, an innovative AI-powered cloud platform that provides personalized recommendations for furnishing short- term rental properties. Built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Hostly incorporates AI recommendation systems, real-time vendor integration, cost-ROI analytics, and secure payment processing. The platform simplifies property setup by curating tailored furnishing solutions, maximizing aesthetic appeal, functionality, and return on investment (ROI). Technical details of the AI architecture, cloud infrastructure, and payment processing pipelines are discussed. The paper also evaluates business impacts and future scalability Keywords—AI recommendation systems, AWS cloud services, Analytics dashboards, Cloud infrastructure, E- commerce, PCI DSS compliance, Payment processing, Short-term rental optimization, Vendor API integration.