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Managers join forces to launch Italian association AIGAB
Reading Time: 2 minutesItaly: A number of property management companies in Italy have joined forces to launch the first Italian Association of Short-Term Rental Managers – AIGAB. The founding members of the association are representatives from ALTIDO, CleanBnB, Italianway, Wonderful Italy and Sweetguest. These include: Marco Celani, president of AIGAB, and CEO of Italianway Michele Ridolfo, vice president of […]
Plum Guide “secures UK government’s Future Fund backing”
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: “Vacation homes for the elite” service Plum Guide has secured taxpayer backing in the form of a convertible loan through the UK Government’s Future Fund which was set up to support ailing startups during the pandemic. The company is believed to have raised £13 million during the summer from its existing investors, including the […]
Calls for new support for struggling UK hospitality businesses
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Support grants for tourism businesses during the English and UK national lockdowns are needed, says Mark Simpson, the founder of hospitality and short stay rental accommodation marketing website, Boostly. The national lockdown announced across England has forced hospitality businesses to close [5 November – 2 December] although there are unanswered questions about essential travel. […]
RockSTRz webinar four review: Around the world in 60 mins
Reading Time: 5 minutesWorldwide: The fourth webinar in ShortTermRentalz’ new RockSTRz series was held last week with another set of expert contributors discussing “Around the world in 60 mins”. Host Paul Stevens, editor of ShortTermRentalz, was joined for the fourth session of the series by Jeff Hurst, president of Vrbo; Raj Kamal, CEO of OYO Vacation Homes; T.J. Clark, […]