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Vacasa founder Breon launches new vacation rental startup Fairly
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Vacasa founder Eric Breon has announced his new venture in the vacation rental space with the launch of rental management platform Fairly.
Matt Roberts replaces Eric Breon as interim Vacasa CEO
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental management company Vacasa has announced the appointment of former OpenTable CEO and indepdent Vacasa board director, Matt Roberts, as its interim chief executive officer. The appointment follows founder Eric Breon’s decision to initiate a search for a CEO to lead the company’s next phase of growth. Breon will remain on Vacasa’s board […]
Vacasa raises $319m in Series C round led by Silver Lake
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental management platform Vacasa has announced a $319 million strategic investment round led by Silver Lake, a global leader in technology investing. Existing investors Riverwood Capital, Level Equity, and NewSpring also participated in the capital raise. According to Vacasa, the company’s valuation has now exceeded $1 billion following the funding announcement. The company’s […]
Vacasa finalises acquisition of Wyndham Vacation Rentals for $162m
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental management platform Vacasa, has announced it has completed its acquisition of Wyndham Vacation Rentals from vacation ownership and exchange firm Wyndham Destinations for a purchase price of $162 million. Vacasa financed the acquisition of Wyndham Vacation Rentals through a combination of cash and equity. After customary closing adjustments, Wyndham Destinations received $156 […]
Vacasa completes direct API integration with Google for listings
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental management platform Vacasa has announced that it has launched a direct application programming interface (API) integration with Google. In doing so, Vacasa becomes the first vacation rental management brand to successfully complete a direct API integration with Google, meaning guests will now be able to search and book vacation homes managed by […]
Vacasa agrees to purchase Wyndham Vacation Rentals
Reading Time: 2 minutesPortland: Vacation rental management platform Vacasa and Wyndham Destinations have announced an agreement for the former to purchase Wyndham Vacation Rentals for around $162 million. The prospective transaction is expected to be completed in the autumn, subject to customary closing conditions. The purchase, which is complementary to Vacasa’s current inventory, will grow the company’s portfolio […]
Vacasa announces CFO and CISO appointments
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Rental management company Vacasa has appointed Jim Grube as its chief financial officer (CFO) and Jeff Bryner as its chief information security officer (CISO). Grube most recently served as CFO for online pet retailer Chewy, where he provided strategic financial support to the co-founders as they built and scaled the company to become one […]
Vacasa appoints Matt Roberts to board of directors
Reading Time: 2 minutesOregon: Vacasa has announced it has appointed former OpenTable CEO Matt Roberts to the company’s board of directors. Roberts, an experienced technology executive, is well regarded from his tenure at restaurant booking service OpenTable, where he served as CEO from 2011 to 2015 and as CFO from 2005 to 2011. During that time, the company’s […]
Vacasa expanding into urban short-term rental market with Vacasa Multifamily
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: Vacasa is entering the multifamily market with Vacasa Multifamily by targeting developers and property owners who want to convert vacant units into stable revenue. Joshua Viner, senior manager of Vacasa Multifamily, said: “We’re excited to bring our decade-long property management experience to the multifamily space and offer diverse inventory for business and leisure travellers, […]
NoiseAware announces its outdoor-enabled Gen 3 model
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: NoiseAware, a noise-monitoring company for rental properties, has announced the Gen 3 as its latest product innovation. The new line consists of indoor and outdoor sensors, as well as an expanded feature offering to provide full-property noise monitoring. Gen 3 is a monitoring system with a plug-and-play sensor and an app as its two […]