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Hostmaker pulls “misguided” adverts after criticism
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: After criticism for appearing to encourage landlords to let their properties to short-let visitors only, Hostmaker has brought down “misguided” rental adverts on the TfL network. The firm, which launched in 2016, manages London-based properties that are listed on to Airbnb and other lettings platforms, had faced mounting criticism after it was found to […]
Generation Alpha playing increasing role in travel decisions
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: Though travel marketers often talk about appealing to millennial / Gen Z consumers, new research by Expedia suggests the younger Generation Alpha are increasingly influencing travel purchase decisions. Gen Alpha, which refers to those born after 2010, is showing more signs of influencing family travel decisions and planning than previously thought, according to Expedia […]
A1VacationHomes launches European rental platform
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFlorida: Vacation rentals by owner website, A1VacationHomes.com, has expanded to include four more sites by launching a European holiday rental platform. The company has now exceeded 16,000 vacation rentals by owner properties around the world and over 10000 properties in North America. A1VacationHomes operating manager and founder, Zahid Khan, said: “A1VacationHomes is committed to remaining […]
Shaun Greer on Vacasa’s Best Places to Buy a Beach House report
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: ShortTermRentalz spoke to Vacasa Real Estate senior director Shaun Greer about his company’s recently published report on the best places to buy a beach house vacation home this year. What are the Best Places to Buy a Beach House according to Vacasa? Vacasa has published its list of the Best Places to Buy a […]
Airbnb partners with the Centre for Internet Safety
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: Airbnb has announced a partnership with the Centre for Internet Safety to help hosts and guests stay safe online after a rise in cybercrime cases. As such, the Centre will compile a report on internet safety and the travel industry, as well as fact sheets for hosts and guests with guidance. Airbnb country manager […]