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Globe founders at risk of “fine or imprisonment” in San Francisco
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The founders of hourly home-sharing startup Globe, formerly known as Recharge, have been threatened with “fines or imprisonment” by officials in San Francisco authorities if they do not immediately halt their business. The letter sent by city officials to founders Emmanuel Bamfo and Eric Xu claimed that the startup appeared to violate a shelter-in-place […]
Marriott Homes & Villas moves into Hamptons rental market
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Marriott International has announced plans to expand into the Hamptons, an affluent American vacation area. Through its short-term rental arm, Homes & Villas by Marriott International, the company has partnered with local rental company StayMarquis to offer hotel-quality properties and concierge services to guests. The company has been targeting the area for potential expansion […]
IPX 1031 survey reveals covid-19 effects on short-term rentals
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Property exchange services company IPX 1031 has released the results of a survey featuring Airbnb hosts and guests. The survey aimed to discover the impact of the global pandemic on the host market, as well as their belief regarding the future of short-term rentals. IPX asked around over 500 hosts and guests their thoughts […]
Service with no smile: Hospitality’s strained mental health
Reading Time: 7 minutesWorldwide: Working in a service industry has never been an easy profession. The combined balancing acts of being efficient, courteous, welcoming and adaptable for a long shift create mental friction for even the most tenured professional. This goes double for those who work in hospitality, whose hours are irregular, whose efforts are expected to be […]
Imovirtual reports traffic surge to raise hopes of Portugal holiday season
Reading Time: 2 minutesPortugal: Real estate and property management portal Imovirtual has reported a surge in user traffic from European countries outside of Portugal, which suggests travellers are optimistic about their chances of taking a holiday in the country this summer. Data shows that user traffic increased by 38 per cent for the seven days ending 19 May […]
AllTheRooms and Cherre announce new data partnership
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Metasearch engine and accommodations aggregator, AllTheRooms Analytics [AllTheRooms], has announced a new data partnership with New York-based real estate data company Cherre. As a result, Cherre will integrate AllTheRooms’ vacation rental and hotel data into its platform. The partnership will enable clients of both companies to analyse findings from the global short-term rental market […]