Ukio closes €2.5m debt funding round
Paul Stevens
27th May 2022
Spain: Barcelona-based turnkey apartment rental startup Ukio has announced that it has raised €2.5 million [$2.68 million] in a debt funding round.
Author: Paul Stevens
Investors circle for potential £600m Butlin’s purchase
Paul Stevens
27th May 2022
UK: A number of private equity and real estate investors are circling to invest in a potential £600 million purchase of seaside resort chain Butlin’s.
Hostfully adds $4m to seed funding round
Paul Stevens
26th May 2022
US: Software-as-a-service [SaaS] startup Hostfully has followed up on its success at the 2022 Shortyz Awards by adding $4 million to its seed funding round.
OYO puts IPO plans on hold until at least September
Paul Stevens
26th May 2022
India: Hospitality unicorn OYO is said to be putting its IPO plans on hold to until at least September in a bid to ride out the volatility of the pandemic-affected markets.
iTrip Vacations opens new franchise in Chattanooga
Paul Stevens
26th May 2022
US: Short-term rental property management company iTrip Vacations has opened a new franchise in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Airbnb to check out of China on 30 July
Paul Stevens
26th May 2022
China: Airbnb is set to shutter its domestic tourism business and experience listings in China in July as a result of the effects of the country’s lockdowns and restrictions
CVC Group takes stake in Vacation Home Collection
Paul Stevens
23rd May 2022
US: CVC group, a leading travel operator, has made “a significant investment” in short-term rental management company Vacation Home Collection.
Sykes announces return of holiday let competition
Paul Stevens
20th May 2022
UK: Chester-based holiday rental agency Sykes Holiday Cottages has announced the return of its holiday lets competition for 2022.
Rentals United announces partnership with Kid & Coe
Paul Stevens
20th May 2022
Barcelona: Vacation rental channel manager Rentals United has announced a new partnership with family-friendly luxury travel platform Kid & Coe.
Bob W acquires Estonishing Stay in Estonia
Paul Stevens
20th May 2022
Finland / Estonia: Helsinki-based tech-driven hospitality startup Bob W has acquired Estonia’s largest short stay serviced apartment operator, Estonishing Stay Apartments.