diff --git a/xos/synchronizer/steps/vhsstenant_playbook.yaml b/xos/synchronizer/steps/vhsstenant_playbook.yaml
index 83c8bbd..e0a34b2 100644
--- a/xos/synchronizer/steps/vhsstenant_playbook.yaml
+++ b/xos/synchronizer/steps/vhsstenant_playbook.yaml
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 ---
 # vhsstenant_playbook
 
-- hosts: "{{ instance_name }}"
+- hosts: {{ instance_name }}
   gather_facts: False
   connection: ssh
   user: ubuntu