eviivo and RateGain collaborate for 2023 summer trends in Europe

Reading Time: 5 minutesEurope: Hospitality software company eviivo and SaaS travel provider RateGain have teamed up to offer key data insights determining the top travel trends in Europe, including the UK & Ireland, for this summer.
OTAs miss out on European digital gatekeeper list

Reading Time: 3 minutesEurope: Online travel agencies [OTAs] have failed to meet the thresholds to be considered digital ‘gatekeepers’ as part of the European Digital Markets Act [DMA], for the time being at least.
Eurostat: Uneven EU growth in platform tourism in Q1

Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Regional data for 2022 on guest nights spent in short-term rental accommodation booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group or TripAdvisor shows that the overall growth of platform tourism since pre-pandemic times is spread unevenly across Europe.
AirDNA: Holiday rentals in Europe on track for strong summer

Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: AirDNA’s latest monthly review of the European short-term rental market showed a strong start to what could be the industry’s strongest summer on record.
Mandarin Oriental plans global expansion for Exclusive Homes

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Luxury hotel management group Mandarin Oriental is planning to expand its Exclusive Homes portfolio in Europe, Asia, the United States, and the Caribbean.
AirDNA: US demand stronger than ever for STRs

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The latest monthly US market review released by AirDNA indicates that this summer will be the strongest on record.
2022 EU nights booked on online platforms top 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: In Q4 2022, guests spent around 97 million nights in short-term rental accommodation in the EU, booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group or TripAdvisor, according to Eurostat.
AirDNA: Travellers secure spring / summer stays in Europe boom

Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Data provider AirDNA’s latest report on the European short-term rental market reveals strong growth in demand and changing trends in seasonality.
MYNE Homes acquires German competitor VillaCircle

Reading Time: 2 minutesGermany: Holiday home co-ownership platform MYNE Homes has announced the acquisition of German competitor VillaCircle.
UPDATE: Business ministers approve EU data collection legislation

Reading Time: 4 minutesEurope: As expected, EU business ministers have approved new rules for short-term rental booking platforms across the European Union, including Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia Group and TripAdvisor.