
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has announced that it is adding Starwood Capital Group, alongside GoldOller Real Estate Investments, Milhaus and Space Craft, as new landlord partners for its ‘Airbnb-friendly’ apartments programme.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Campground industry online travel agency Spot2Nite has closed a $3 million Series A funding round of funding led by a Family Office based in Chicago, Illinois, in addition to several venture firms.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The latest monthly US market review released by AirDNA indicates that this summer will be the strongest on record.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Members-only home-swapping network Kindred has confirmed that it has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Vacation exchange and booking platform, Holiday Swap Group, has secured $15 million in fresh funding, with $10 million raised at a $400 million valuation.

Reading Time: 2 minutesFinland / Germany: Tech-powered short-stay operator Bob W has entered the German market with the acquisition of apartment rental agency Charly Hospitality.

Reading Time: 6 minutesUK: Ahead of the upcoming Short Stay Summit at Old Billingsgate in central London on 27 April, Hospiria COO Richard Bridger, Operto CEO Steve Davis and Breezeway CEO Jeremy Gall give their take on tech trends and innovation in the short-term rental industry.

Reading Time: 2 minutesIndonesia: Jakarta-based rental operator Travelio has closed an undisclosed Series C funding round.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Carlos Pérez-Lanzac, founder of VITUR Summit, speaks about the event moving to May, the key speaker and session highlights, and the importance of industry events raising standards for the wider short-term rental industry.

Reading Time: 2 minutesDenmark: Copenhagen-based property management software provider Your.Rentals has successfully closed its recent Seedrs fundraising campaign, which together with private placements raised €2.15 million.