Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Property operations platform Breezeway has launched 24/7 guest support to allow hosts and property managers to deliver memorable hospitality experiences in person, knowing that comprehensive guest assistance is readily available around the clock.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: STRz speaks to Roami COO Brandy Canaley at the 2023 Short Stay Week in Barcelona about her company’s rebranding from Sextant Stays, how Roami is seeking to deploy its $14 million Series A funding, and her advice for attendees at the event.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada: All-in-one vacation rental software and management system, Hostaway, has integrated with Google, enabling customers to list their short-term rentals across Google Travel, Google Search and Maps.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK / Switzerland: Viadi Group SA, a growing collection of high-end travel companies, has announced the acquisition of global luxury villa rental marketplace Edge Retreats for an undisclosed sum.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Global extended-stay accommodation agency Situ has released a white paper on current factors, including legislation, that are impacting the supply of short-term rental accommodation in ten key global locations and how it is affecting the extended-stay sector.
Reading Time: 2 minutesJapan: Japanese e-commerce and technology conglomerate, Rakuten, is seeking to accelerate the international expansion of Rakuten STAY, its latest vacation rental model in which it will own, manage and operate its inventory.
Reading Time: 6 minutesUS: STRz attended the Skift Short-Term Rental Summit in New York City – the first part of our content and media partnership with Skift focusing on events this year – and there were plenty of intriguing takeaways to unpick from an agenda containing a host of distinguished industry speakers.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: International living platform DoveVivo has launched its first fully-serviced property for mid-to-long-term stays in Paris.
Reading Time: 2 minutesItaly: Florence is preparing to introduce a bylaw that would prohibit short-term rentals in the city’s historic centre, having already announced a ban on new listings.
Reading Time: 4 minutesScotland: A licensing scheme for short-term let hosts and property managers proposed by the City of Edinburgh Council has been deemed unlawful in a landmark ruling at the Court of Session in Scotland.
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