Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vrbo has launched a global promotions suite designed to help hosts attract a broader
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWander raises $50 million for company growth
Reading Time: 2 minutesAirbnb is ramping up its use of anti-party technology to prevent “high-risk” reservations following a rise in regulatory issues.
Reading Time: 2 minutesStarting in July 2026, Edinburgh will begin charging hotel guests an extra five per cent for their stays – and other industries
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The vacation rental platform has introduced eight new search filters and launched an educational
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Travaras, a regenerative travel startup, has exceeded its $1.5 million target for pre-seed funding,
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental management company, Casago has announced that both prospective and existing franchisees now
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Expedia has introduced a AI-generated tool that uses social media reels to create bookable travel plans in just a few clicks.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada/US: Rental Escapes, the luxury villa business, announced its purchase of 600 villas across the United States, marking the largest expansion in the company’s history.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: A new report from travel market analyst Phocuswright reveals that 49 per cent of short-term rental (STR) guests believe hotels provide more information on tours and activities
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