Pre-summer heatwave leads to record occupancy in Europe
Europe: Inflation and airport delays are showing no signs of dampening the pent-up demand for travel in Europe this summer, according to AirDNA.
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RVnGO confidentially files to go public
US: Peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace RVnGO has confidentially filed to go public via an initial public offering [IPO].
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InsuraGuest launches subscription-based insurance product
US: Insurtech company InsuraGuest Technologies has launched a monthly subscription-based insurance product for the short-term and vacation rental marketplaces.
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Minut reveals results from Airbnb pilot programme in Prague
Czechia: Property monitoring company Minut has revealed the results of its noise detector pilot programme carried out in partnership with Airbnb in Prague.
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GreenGo raises €1.2m to lead way in sustainable tourism
France: Eco-friendly booking platform GreenGo has announced that it has raised €1.2 million in its first round of funding to lead the way in sustainable tourism in France.
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Airbnb launches $10m OMG! Fund for extravagant listing ideas
Worldwide: Airbnb has launched a $10 million OMG! Fund for existing and aspiring designers, architects, DIYers and makers worldwide to bring their most extravagant listing ideas to life.
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Park Holidays UK adds to portfolio with Park Leisure acquisition
UK: Holiday park operator Park Holidays UK has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire-based group Park Leisure for an undisclosed amount.
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Marriott Vacations introduces Abound ownership programme
US: Marriott Vacations Worldwide is introducing Abound by Marriott Vacations, a new owner benefit and exchange programme, which is set to debut this summer.
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Qatar proposes 1000 “Bedouin style” tents for World Cup fans
Qatar: The organisers of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar are proposing to pitch 1000 “Bedouin style” tents in the desert for football fans visiting the Emirati state for the tournament.
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Airbnb calls on Irish government to establish landlord register
Ireland: Airbnb has called for government reforms to letting laws so it can ban non-registered property owners from its platform.
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