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Away and Aria Resorts merge to form £600m staycation powerhouse
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: UK holiday park operators Away Resorts and Aria Resorts have agreed to merge to create a new staycation powerhouse, spurred on by this summer’s domestic travel boom and a frenzy of M&A activity in the space. Sky News reported that Away, which was recently acquired by CVC Capital Partners, is buying Aria from investment […]
21 September [4pm BST]: Digital trust and safety: Combatting the evolving complexities of travel payment fraud
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHosted by Paul Stevens, editor, IHM [Sponsored by Flywire] Knowing how to stop credit card not present fraud is only one solution. Fraudster techniques and methodologies are evolving rapidly to target new payment options like in-app purchases and cryptocurrency. You will learn: The variety of fraud techniques being used Recent case studies Tips on how […]
27 July [4pm BST]: The professionalisation of software [Sponsored by PointCentral]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHosted by Paul Stevens, editor, IHM [Sponsored by Flywire] You will learn: How the professionalisation of software will enhance the customer journey The rise of 3D and virtual tours and how it will encourage travellers to pick vacation rentals over hotels What the injection of venture capital in “optech” means for the emergence of new […]
13 July [4pm BST]: The importance of effective PR for hospitality businesses – Session sponsored by BOOM
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHosted by Paul Stevens, editor, IHM [Sponsored by Flywire] You will learn: How different PR agencies and teams have been leading the way in the industry during the pandemic How hospitality businesses can create clear, effective and varied PR campaigns How to build a strong relationship with media personalities and create strong, unique content together […]
29 June [4pm BST]: The challenges and opportunities facing the short-term rental industry
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHosted by Paul Stevens, editor, IHM [Sponsored by Flywire] You will learn: The regulatory outlook in short-term rental markets around the world The importance of advocacy for fair regulations in the short-term rental industry The key to maintaining a balance between attracting domestic travellers and combatting over-tourism Growth opportunities for the short-term rental space in […]
1 June [4pm BST]: The great outdoors: Breaking new ground in the short-term rental sector [Sponsored By PointCentral]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHosted by Paul Stevens, editor, IHM [Sponsored by Nuki & PointCentral] You will learn: How Covid is leading travellers to consider their travel behaviours and shift towards responsible consumption The correlation between mental health + wellbeing to the notion of ‘revenge travel’ How the growth of domestic travel is putting the spotlight on accessibility and […]
18 May [4pm BST]: “Tech this out”: tapping into the traveller psyche [Sponsored by Minut]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHosted by Paul Stevens, editor, IHM [Sponsored by Nuki & Mînut] You will learn: How companies are keeping themselves ‘top of mind’ by prioritising traveller needs The latest trends in contactless technology and increased automation Which innovations in technology are built to last and how it will shift How tech convergence will continue to shape […]
4 May [4pm BST]: The changing landscape of reviews
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHosted by Paul Stevens, editor, IHM [Sponsored by Nuki] You will learn: The importance of genuine review aggregation How businesses can improve credibility, SEO and conversion rates The role that platforms such as TripAdvisor will play in the ‘new normal’ What, more than ever, travellers will be expecting in terms of standards from their accommodation […]
2 March [4pm GMT]: “Pitch to Paul” – Dragon’s Den style investment session
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHosted by Paul Stevens, editor, IHM [Sponsored by Nuki] Time to strap your boots, get excited and start scouring for the next big ‘game changing’ short term rental business. 3 startups get the chance of a lifetime, pitching ‘live’ in front of Paul Stevens, editor, and a set of distinguished investors, influential media, and the […]
16 February [4pm GMT]: The convergence between short-term rentals, serviced apartments and hotels in 2021 [SPONSORED BY GUESTY]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHosted by Paul Stevens, editor, IHM [Sponsored by Nuki & Guesty] You will learn: Whether short-term rentals can overtake hotels as a dominant asset class New emerging business models that combine aspects of both hotels, serviced apartments and short-term rentals How short-term rental businesses are standardising their services and operations to mirror hotels and serviced […]