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Airbnb launches online portal for law enforcement
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb has announced the launch of its online portal which aims to provide a secure, streamlined channel for law enforcement to submit valid legal requests for information from Airbnb. Through the portal, officers engaged in enforcing the law will be able to securely track requests, and receive status updates and customised email notifications. Law […]
Operto named winner of VrTech startup competition
Reading Time: 2 minutesItaly: Smart Stay property automation solution Operto Guest Technologies has been announced as the winner of the VrTech startup competition in Lake Como, an annual awards ceremony celebrating the most innovative startups in the vacation rental industry. The three finalists, Cohosting, Operto and Check-in Scan, competed on stage at the Vacation Rental World Summit in Lake Como, […]
OYO Hotels & Homes to raise $1.5bn for global expansion
Reading Time: 2 minutesIndia: As part of plans to expand into the U.S. and European markets, lodging startup OYO Hotels & Homes is raising $1.5 billion in a Series F funding round through founder and CEO, Ritesh Agarwal, Softbank Group and other investors. Agarwal, through RA Hospitality Holdings, is set to inject $700 million into buying new shares […]