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TurnKey secures $48 million in latest funding round
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental management company TurnKey Vacation Rentals has secured $48 million in its latest funding round. The round was led by current investor Altos Ventures and brings the total capital raised by the firm to over $100 million since its founding in 2013. The investment will help to fuel market expansion and enhance its rental […]
Airbnb planning to open Portland HQ this autumn
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: San Francisco-based Airbnb is growing its presence in Portland by taking up occupancy of an open concept space, which will become the company’s newest headquarters. The firm’s footprint in the city will grow to 63,000 square feet with the space agreement at 38 Davis, a six-storey mixed-use asset in the Old Town district of […]
Sally’s Cottages nominated for domestic accolades
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Lake District-based local holiday letting agency Sally’s Cottages been shortlisted in the category for the Best UK Cottage Holiday Company at the 2019 British Travel Awards (BTAs). The winners will be voted for by the public, who have until 30 September to place their vote, with the successful firms being crowned at the prestigious […]
Remaining competitive in the sharing economy
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: In this guest article, Book4Time founder and CEO, Roger Sholanki, speaks about how short-term rentals and hotels can remain competitive in the travel accommodation market. “The sharing economy, which introduced companies like Airbnb, has been a major disruptor in the lodging industry. “Millions of rentals – Airbnb alone has grown to include five million […]
RedAwning publishes New York market trends report
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Vacation rental network RedAwning has published an in-depth Market Report which delves into alternative accommodation trends that are emerging across New York City. The report particularly highlights the significant impact that corporate and short-term housing demand has had on the market in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. It reports that the booking value of hotels […]