5 May [6pm BST] Why Hospitality Automation Is The Next Big Thing – in partnership with Jurny

Reading Time: 2 minutesPresented by Wil Slickers Since the hospitality sector is highly competitive, it is imperative that short-term rental owners, and operators, align themselves with hospitality technology trends. Modern technology enables businesses to streamline their processes, reduce costs, reduce staff workloads, improve revenue generation potential, and improve customer satisfaction. By utilizing the most up-to-date technology, including […]
WhyHotel rebrands as Placemakr and raises $90m

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Tech-enabled hospitality platform and operator, WhyHotel, has rebranded as Placemakr and raised $90 million in equity investment.
Transparent and Rentals United launch Global Vacation Rental Report 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: Vacation rental data provider Transparent and channel manager Rentals United have announced the publication of the Global Vacation Rental Report 2022.
The Shortyz are back for 2022: Enter the awards now

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The Shortyz Awards – organised by International Hospitality Media [the publisher of STRz] – are back for 2022, live and in person at Skyline London on Wednesday 18 May.
Despegar acquires stake in Brazilian channel manager Stays.net

Reading Time: 2 minutesArgentina / Brazil: Argentinean online travel agency Despegar is to purchase a 51 per cent stake in Brazilian SaaS business Stays.net for approximately $3.1 million.
Jetstream and Inntopia partner to open up new markets for managers

Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: All-in-one technology platform Jetstream Hospitality Solutions has partnered with Inntopia, an aggregator of accommodations and activities in the resort industry.