Toddler Airbnb fentanyl death prompts calls for poison control
US: Airbnb is facing a lawsuit after a toddler died from fentanyl poisoning at an Airbnb short-term rental listing near Miami.
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Techvestor plans property acquisitions and Florida expansion
US: 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.
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iTrip Vacations launches new franchise in Florida
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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Guests count on host generosity for Hurricane Ian booking refunds
US: Guests with short-term rental bookings in Hurricane Ian-affected areas of Florida will need to count on the generosity of hosts to claim refunds.
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SPL Villas launches Florida collection
US: SPL Villas, a family-run, independent villa specialist, has launched a portfolio of villas in Orlando, Florida this week.
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iTrip Vacations launches new franchise in Florida
US: Short-term rental franchise brand iTrip Vacations has launched a new franchise in Pompano Beach, Florida.
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Book Direct Show and Destinationaire Awards partner for 2022 Conference
US: The directors of The Book Direct Show and Destinationaire Awards have announced that they will be joining forces to
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VTrips secures PE investment to accelerate M&A and deploy $250m
US: Florida-based vacation rental management company VTrips has announced that it received a “significant” minority equity investment from private investment firm Hudson
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Echelon Luxury Properties to open on Florida’s Emerald Coast
US: Premium asset management firm Echelon Luxury Properties, which offers boutique services for high-end vacation rentals, has announced its grand
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Circular Hospitality launches in Central Florida
US: Tech-enabled vacation rental platform Circular Hospitality, which provides full-service management solution to homeowners and “exceptional experiences” to travellers, has launched
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