News
Japan: The Japanese government is considering relaxing the requirements for property management businesses operating ‘minpaku’ vacation rentals [i.e. private lodgings on platforms such as Airbnb] in a bid to galvanise regional tourism in the country.
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US: Vacation rental management company iTrip Vacations has announced that iTrip Hollywood Beach – owned and managed by Dr Sharon McKnight – has launched as the newest iTrip franchise destination.
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UK: Holiday letting complex Whalesborough Holiday Cottages and Spa, based on the North Cornwall coast near Bude, has been sold to a private buyer at an undisclosed guide price.
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US: Guest engagement platform Akia has announced that it has raised $6 million in Series A funding to scale its automation technology.
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US: Flexible housing marketplace Anyplace has selected Jacob Street Partners to provide an innovative insurance solution for its customers – Anyplace Secure.
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Spain: Sustonica, which claims to be “the first certification company tackling the sustainability of short-term rental homes”, has announced the launch of its “Committed” programme, aimed at recognising and promoting environmentally-friendly vacation rentals worldwide.
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Spain: Seville-based glamping startup Kampaoh has announced that it has closed a €14 million round of financing to drive its expansion plan across Europe.
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UK: UK consumers are continuing to book staycations in 2023 despite the cost of living squeeze on household incomes and the opening up of international travel, according to a recent survey of 1,000 consumers.
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Canada: All-in-one vacation rental management platform Hostaway has announced two new hires to the business and two promotions across its team.
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Israel: Property management platform Guesty has announced the promotion of Nesya Gilad and Galit Rabby to its C-suite, and the promotion of Tal Sieger to its management team.
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