Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Tech-enabled vacation rental platform Overmoon has emerged from stealth by raising $80 million in equity and debt funding.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Ahead of the fifth annual Shortyz Awards in April 2024, we hear from our 2023 winners about what it meant to them to claim an accolade for their work in the sector and why industry professionals should submit their entries for the 2024 Awards.
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: During the third quarter of 2023, guests spent 309.4 million nights in short-term rental accommodation in the European Union [EU], booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group or TripAdvisor, according to the EU’s statistical agency Eurostat.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS / Japan: Furnished flexible rental operator Blueground has entered into its first-ever franchise agreement with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. to establish its brand in Japan.
Reading Time: 3 minutesNorthern Ireland: IHM’s popular Recharge event returns for its sixth annual edition on 22-23 January as industry leaders from across the travel, hospitality and real estate spectrum get set to convene in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Montpellier-based sports and nature tourism startup, Sportihome, has announced record results from the last 12 months and announced ambitious plans to expand further in Europe.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Outdoor travel marketplace Outdoorsy Holdings has announced that Han Yuan has joined the company as chief technology officer [CTO].
Reading Time: 3 minutesWales: The Welsh Government has announced plans to shake up the country’s tourism industry by introducing a statutory registration scheme for all visitor accommodation.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSwitzerland: International real estate services firm Savills has expanded its European residential network by acquiring Swiss holiday rental agency Verbier Hospitality SA, also known as Verbier Location.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Short-term rental data provider AirDNA has acquired vacation rental software and channel management system, Uplisting, as it advances its mission to provide a comprehensive, one-stop solution for those investing in and operating STR properties.
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