Rentals United launches The Trip Circus conference

Reading Time: 2 minutesBarcelona: Rentals United and Busy Rooms have formally announced the launch of The Trip Circus Conference that will take place in Barcelona on 4-5 June 2020. Claiming to be the first global event ever to connect hoteliers and short-term rental professionals, The Trip Circus will give visionaries from both industries a platform for discussing the future of the accommodation industry as […]
Report claims one in ten landlords seek switch to short-term lets

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: British landlords say that nearly 500,000 private lets may become short-term rentals by the end of the year. A report by letting agent trade body ARLA Propertymark says that these residences may be removed from market because of regulations against buy-to-let properties. According to the report, one in ten landlords are likely to consider […]
Your.Rentals releases 2020 Industry Report

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Performance software provider Your.Rentals has released its first publication today. The report covers the rise of vacation rental managers in the past, as well as predicting either growth or stagnation in the future. The company conducted surveys with almost 500 property managers, who cover over 3000 properties worldwide. They asked questions of how they […]
Georgia communities file tax suit against Airbnb

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Four communities in the state of Georgia, three cities and one county, have launched lawsuits against Airbnb demanding additional tax revenue. Rome, Cartersville, Tybee Island and Hart County have collectively filed their suits, alleging hundreds of communities may be affected. Each case has been filed individually at the moment, waiting for a judge to […]
Short Term Rentalz · STRz Podcast 32: Lucas Haldeman, SmartRent
Reading Time: < 1 minuteShort Term Rentalz · STRz Podcast 32: Lucas Haldeman, SmartRent
Wishbox raises $2.5m to accelerate global expansion plan

Reading Time: 2 minutesIsrael: Guest experience platform Wishbox has announced that it has completed a funding round of $2.5 million. The funding was led by London based BNF Capital Limited with existing investors also participating. This round is an addition to $1 million raised in 2017, bringing the company’s funding to a total of $3.5 million up to […]