Airbnb declines refunds over extenuating circumstances policy
Worldwide: Airbnb is reportedly refusing to refund travellers around the world who booked getaways after 14 March as government-enforced lockdowns and
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VIP SKI saved as former MD buys assets for $175k
UK: Luxury ski chalet operator VIP SKI has been saved from going out of business permanently after a firm headed
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Airbnb promotes Mehta to APAC regional director
APAC: Airbnb has announced Parin Mehta has been promoted to the role of regional director for the Asia-Pacific region. In
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Vrbo to maintain DC reservations despite backlash
US: Expedia Group-owned vacation rental platform Vrbo is planning to maintain reservations in Washington DC over Inauguration Week this week,
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Filmspace seeks expansion in South Africa
South Africa: Cape Town-based peer-to-peer marketplace Filmspace, which connects filmmakers with hosts who have unique film-friendly locations on offer, is
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$1.5bn Evermore resort in development next to Disney World
US: A new $1.5 billion mega-resort, the Evermore Orlando Resort, is set to be built on the doorstep of Walt
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Booking.com partners with cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com
Hong Kong: Booking.com has announced that it has partnered with payment and cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com to deliver travel deals to
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Party Squasher and Autohost join forces to prevent parties
Canada: Occupancy people-counter Party Squasher by BlueZoo Inc. and guest screening software Autohost have partnered to help professional property managers prevent
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Operto announces partnership with HomHero
Canada: Property automation system Operto Guest Technologies has announced a partnership with SaaS property management system HomHero, to increase Operto’s short-term
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iTrip Vacations expands management programme in Oregon
US: iTrip Vacations Portland is expanding its short-term rental property management programme in Oregon to include Lincoln City. The Portland
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