Expedia Group names Ranganathan as new CPO

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has announced the appointment of Shilpa Ranganathan as its new chief product officer, marking her return to the company to lead its product and design teams.
STRs dominate 2024 NYE travel in Europe

Reading Time: 3 minutesItaly: Pricing trends for short-term rentals and hotels in more than 25 European capitals and destinations analysed by The Data Appeal Company – Almawave Group are providing valuable insights into the shifting dynamics of travel preferences as we approach New Year’s Eve [NYE] 2024.
Hostaway announces $365m strategic growth investment

Reading Time: 3 minutesFinland: All-in-one vacation rental software and management system, Hostaway, has announced that it has secured a $365 million strategic growth investment.
Report: Scottish Highland STLs boost economy by £200m a year

Reading Time: 4 minutesScotland: A new independent analysis from Scottish consultancy BiGGAR Economics has revealed the considerable economic impact of Scotland’s short-term let [STL] industry, and which was also shown to have a negligible effect on housing.