How AI is transforming furniture, design, sourcing and supply

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Ankur Agrawal, founder and CEO of Inhabitr, speaks to STRz in Madrid about how AI is transforming furniture, design, sourcing and supply in short-term rentals and hotels.
District Show 2024: Olala Homes CEO Ittai Savran

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Olala Homes CEO Ittai Savran speaks to STRz at the District Show in Barcelona about his company’s unique business model, the latest guest booking trends, and how Olala Homes is navigating the regulatory landscape.
Airbnb to discontinue Plus programme in November

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Airbnb will discontinue its Airbnb Plus programme, a tier of lodging that offered high-end amenities, on 6 November.
Techvestor plans property acquisitions and Florida expansion

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Technology development and real estate investment firm, Techvestor, has announced that it plans to acquire further short-term rental properties in the year ahead, as well as expanding into Florida.
Fulhaus on design and the future of business stays

Reading Time: 6 minutesCanada: In her latest blog post, Fulhaus founder Andria Santos talks about the basic design principles to take into account in short-term rental properties and how this goes hand in hand with the growing segment of business travel. Practically overnight, the business travel market has transformed. Flashy entrants offering a dynamic, curated experience for guests […]
Vipp enters short term rental space

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDenmark: Danish design form Vipp has created its first short term rental properties. Vipp, a Danish family-owned business that is described as a household name in Denmark, is known for its furniture and appliances. It has now branched out into the hospitality industry by taking over unusual spaces and reimagining them for short-term stays. The […]