Airbnb rolls out updated search and booking features
Worldwide: As part of the company’s 2022 Summer Release, Airbnb has introduced a range of new search tools and booking
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Hipcamp launches in the UK and finalises Cool Camping acquisition
UK: San Francisco-based outdoor stays booking platform Hipcamp has announced the acquisition of London-based Tripadee Ltd and the full integration of its Cool Camping brand.
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TravelNest secures £3m in growth capital
Scotland: Edinburgh-based holiday rental marketing platform TravelNest has secured an initial £3 million in growth capital from the Scottish National Investment Bank.
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Despegar set to buy Brazilian OTA ViajaNet for circa $15m
LatAm: Online travel company Despegar has announced that it has agreed to buy Brazilian online travel agency ViajaNet for approximately $15 million.
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Rentals United announces partnership with KAYAK
Barcelona: Vacation rental channel manager Rentals United has announced a new partnership with global travel search engine KAYAK.
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Your.Rentals partners with Minut
Worldwide: Your.Rentals has teamed up with Minut to provide home monitoring solutions for rental managers and hosts. Your.Rentals is a
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OYO purchases Direct Booker in $5.5m transaction
Croatia: Indian hospitality unicorn OYO has announced the acquisition of Dubrovnik-based vacation rental franchise agency Direct Booker for $5.5 million.
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Mint House closes $35m Series B financing round
US: New York-based apart-hotel startup Mint House has partnered up with Mohari Hospitality in a $35 million round of financing.
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Tripadvisor names Goldberg as CEO
US: Matt Goldberg has been appointed chief executive officer at Tripadvisor, succeeding co-founder Steve Kaufer.
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Vacasa appoints chief strategy officer
US: John Banczak has been promoted from SVP of innovation to chief strategy officer at Vacasa, a new role for
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