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One in two travellers optimistic about taking trips in 2021
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: At its annual partner conference, explore ’20, Expedia Group this week revealed key considerations shaping travel decisions in 2021 and demonstrated technology enhancements to help travellers and partners make informed decisions and complete tasks. Expedia Group is sharing insights and tools to help the global travel ecosystem adapt to the shift in traveller expectations to restore […]
HomeToGo reports 341 per cent increase for five-night stays in England
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Vacation rental search engine HomeToGo has revealed that interest for five-night vacation rentals went up by 341 per cent following England’s Christmas quarantine announcement on 23 November. The new regulation allows travellers in England to leave isolation should they test negative after a five-day quarantine. Based on internal search and booking data, HomeToGo discovered that […]
Operto and Mews announce Smart Stay tech partnership
Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: Operto Guest Technologies has announced a partnership with award-winning hospitality software provider Mews, to bring Operto’s Smart Stay automation solution to hotels and hostels across the Mews customer base. The announcement further cements the company‘s position as a leading property automation and connected device system for the short-term rental and hotel industries. Operto provides property […]
Smart City Policy Group due to hold virtual regulations conference
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Consulting group Smart City Policy Group, which works to bridge the divide between the innovation economy and local government, is hosting a three-day virtual short-term rental regulations conference next week, through from Tuesday 15 December to Thursday 17 December. The second annual Conference on Short-term Rental Regulations will feature speakers worldwide who have worked […]
Airbnb valuation skyrockets to $100bn amid IPO “bonanza”
Reading Time: 5 minutesUS: After much speculation and anticipation, Airbnb has achieved an eye-watering post-initial public offering [IPO] valuation of circa US$100 billion, marking a huge rise from the $47 billion at the IPO offering price and the $42 billion figure that was initially forecasted earlier this week. The home-sharing platform is raising around $3.5 billion in the process, and shares in […]