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Awaze relaunches James Villas to the UK market
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Awaze is relaunching its James Villas brand to the UK market, marking the return of the specialist villa holiday provider following its closure in October 2023. The relaunch, which goes live on 15 December 2025, is driven by growing demand for family and multigenerational holidays, with James Villas positioned as a specialist, villa-only brand […]
Simply Owners survey shows rise in direct bookings
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Nearly two-thirds of property managers now receive the majority of their bookings through direct channels rather than major online travel platforms, according to new research from holiday rental site Simply Owners. The Simply Owners Owner Sentiment Survey 2026, based on responses from more than 600 verified respondents across the UK, Europe and the US, […]