Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Join ShortTermRentalz for a session discussing “Defining the new era of luxury” as its RockSTRz webinars return for a fifth series on Tuesday 22 February [4pm GMT].
Reading Time: 7 minutesWorldwide: Ryan Luke, founder and CEO of Luke Capital Group, addresses what the future holds for the rental arbitrage / rent-to-rent business model and what its potential success will depend on.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: Airbnb has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism to promote the holiday home sector in the United Arab Emirates capital.
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: London-based proptech firm and flexible rental platform, Lavanda, has announced a fresh growth funding round of $7.25 million [approximately £5.3 million].
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: California-based operator AvantStay has closed a $500 million PropCo funding round led by real estate advisory and asset management firm, Saluda Grade.
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Expedia Group vacation rental brand Vrbo has revealed the latest research from its annual Family Holiday Insider report.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: London-based curated home rental collection Plum Guide has announced that it has extended its Series B funding round to raise a total of $31 million [£23 million].
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Luxury travel subscription brand Inspirato has closed its business combination with special purpose acquisition company [SPAC] Thayer Ventures Acquisition Corporation.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Denver-based vacation rental management company Evolve has raised $100 million in capital to accelerate its growth in North America.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: San Diego-based mobile platform Sekr, which is setting out to simplify the outdoor travel experience, has closed a $2.25 million seed funding round.
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