Holidu acquires Gites.com to expand Dutch vacation rental presence

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Vacation rental platform Holidu has acquired Netherlands-based holiday rental portal Gites.com as it continues to expand its European footprint through acquisitions.
Airbnb acquires New York headquarters for $81.5 million

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has acquired its first office building in New York City for $81.5 million, signalling a long-term commitment to one of its largest employee hubs despite ongoing regulatory disputes over short-term rentals.
Victoria’s glamping sector calls for planning reform after holiday park forced to remove luxury tents

Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Industry bodies are calling for clearer planning rules for glamping accommodation in Victoria after a holiday park in Bright was ordered to remove four luxury safari tents following a five-year planning dispute.