
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Property management system eviivo has become a Connectivity Partner of Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, enabling eligible property managers to distribute accommodation to the platform through eviivo Suite.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Hotels, inns and B&Bs from across the UK and Ireland were recognised at the 2026 AA Hospitality Awards, held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London.

Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Experiences distribution platform Holibob has launched a free software development kit designed to help travel and accommodation brands embed bookable tours and activities into their websites.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Luggage storage platform Stasher has secured £3 million in new funding to grow its network of more than 10,000 locations and accelerate the rollout of smart lockers across the UK and Europe.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Former Vacasa and Wyndham executives have launched First Chair Destinations, a new hospitality brand focused on professionally managed vacation rentals in US ski markets.

Reading Time: 4 minutesA guest asks to check in a few hours early. It’s a paid upgrade with minimal effort so there’s every reason to accept. But what if the guest checking out of that same unit asked to stay late this morning, and got a yes, too?

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Holiday let management company Finest Retreats has acquired Devon-based My Favourite Cottages, adding 72 properties and taking its portfolio beyond 900 homes.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental platform StayTerra has partnered with Gather Vacations, expanding its portfolio to more than 2,000 homes and adding destinations across Hawaii, California and Washington.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Tech-enabled hospitality company GuestReady has taken over the management of the 28-room Crescent Hotel in Bloomsbury following its refurbishment and reopening.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS/France: Guesty has completed its acquisition of French property management system and channel manager Smily, strengthening its investment in the French short-term rental market.