Marketing and distribution - Short Term Rentals

Marriott Vacations introduces Abound ownership programme

22nd June 2022 Paul Stevens Abound by Marriott Vacations, John E. Geller Jr, Marriott Vacations, timeshare, vacation ownership

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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Homes & Villas by Marriott International lands in APAC

14th June 2022 Paul Stevens asia pacific, Australia, Homes & Villas by Marriott International, Jennifer Hsieh, New Zealand

APAC: Homes & Villas by Marriott International [HVMI] has announced its launch in Australia and New Zealand, marking the platform’s entrance into Asia Pacific [APAC].

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Zumper set to launch short-term rental product

12th June 202213th June 2022 Paul Stevens flexible rentals, long-term rentals, Short-Term Rentals, Taylor Glass-Moore, Zumper

US: Long-term rental platform Zumper is set to offer short-term rental owners and managers a dedicated experience to advertise their vacation and monthly rentals.

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Join StayBillety, trustd.ai + more for Pitch to Paul RockSTRz session

6th June 20226th June 2022 Paul Stevens Barbara Jones, Chantal Noble Haldorsen, Justin Hauge, Murat Sonmez, RockSTRz, Srin Madipalli, StayBillety, Storied Collection, trustd.ai

Worldwide: ShortTermRentalz’ Dragon’s Den / Shark Tank-style ‘Pitch to Paul’ RockSTRz webinar returns tomorrow [4pm BST] as three up-and-coming short-term rental startups pitch for potential investment.

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Airbnb to be official hosting provider for 2022 Commonwealth Games

1st June 2022 Paul Stevens Airbnb, Amanda Cupples, Andy Street, Birmingham, Commonwealth Games, David Grady, Healthy Tourism Commitment, Kate Sadleir

UK: Airbnb has signed a landmark agreement with the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, to become the official hosting provider for the multi-sport event.

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Vrbo unveils UK holiday homes of the year for the first time

31st May 202231st May 2022 Paul Stevens Cornwall, Cumbria, Devon, Dorset, Gwynedd, Highland, Karen Mullins, London, Norfolk, North Yorkshire, Pembrokeshire, UK, VRBO

UK: Expedia Group vacation rental brand Vrbo has revealed the first ever Vrbo Holiday Homes of the Year in the UK.

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Pitch up to “Pitch to Paul” RockSTRz webinar

30th May 20226th June 2022 Paul Stevens Barbara Jones, Certares, Chantal Noble Haldorsen, Lexify.ai, Murat Sonmez, Pitch to Paul, RockSTRz, Srin Madipalli, StayBillety, trustd.ai

Worldwide: Sign up to the upcoming “Pitch to Paul” RockSTRz webinar on Tuesday 7 June [4pm BST] as three more startups pitch for potential investment in front of an expert panel of investors.

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Airbnb to check out of China on 30 July

26th May 2022 Paul Stevens Airbnb, China, Covid 19, lockdowns, Nathan Blecharczyk

China: Airbnb is set to shutter its domestic tourism business and experience listings in China in July as a result of the effects of the country’s lockdowns and restrictions