
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Short-term rental data provider AirDNA’s latest monthly review for the European market has been released, shedding light on the industry’s journey through 2023 and some promising trends as we step into 2024.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Airbnb is set to add around two per cent to its guest service fees in cross-currency bookings, effective from 1 April.

Reading Time: 3 minutesEurope: EU regulation on data collection and sharing relating to short-term accommodation rental services has moved a step closer after a vote in the European Parliament this week.

Reading Time: 2 minutesIndia: Indian hospitality chain OYO is reportedly in discussions with Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad ahead of a potential pre-IPO $400 million funding round, according to people familiar with the matter.

Reading Time: 4 minutesNorthern Ireland: IHM [International Hospitality Media] took its annual Recharge event to Belfast in Northern Ireland for its sixth edition, this time hosted at ‘hometel’ room2 Belfast.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBrazil: Doinn, a software-as-a-service [SaaS] platform catering to teams and companies in the cleaning sector serving the short-term rental industry, has entered the Brazilian market by commencing operations in São Paulo.

Reading Time: 2 minutesSweden: Nordic-based hospitality and travel software company, Visit Group, has closed a €100 million-plus raise from growth equity firm PSG Equity [PSG].

Reading Time: 2 minutesGermany / Sweden: Berlin-based vacation home co-ownership platform MYNE Homes is strengthening its position in Europe by expanding its offerings to include premium vacation homes in Sweden.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Short-term rental data provider Key Data has agreed to become the exclusive data partner of the Professional Association of Self-Caterers UK [PASC UK], bringing fresh insights and data to the UK’s growing short-term rental market.

Reading Time: 4 minutesWorldwide: Ahead of the the fifth edition of the Shortyz Awards in April, follow our advice for how to craft a standout Shortyz Awards entry / entries that will impress the judging panel by the submission deadline on Monday 4 March.