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European Camping Group buys assets of Dutch firm Vacansoleil
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK / France: European Camping Group [ECG] has announced the strategic acquisition of Dutch camping holiday firm Vacansoleil and its assets, significantly expanding its portfolio in the European outdoor accommodation sector.
Eurostat: Online booking platforms grew in Q3 2023
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: During the third quarter of 2023, guests spent 309.4 million nights in short-term rental accommodation in the European Union [EU], booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group or TripAdvisor, according to the EU’s statistical agency Eurostat.
Sportihome sets sights on European expansion
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Montpellier-based sports and nature tourism startup, Sportihome, has announced record results from the last 12 months and announced ambitious plans to expand further in Europe.
Ultima Collection names Krstic as CEO
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Luxury chalet / villa operator Ultima Collection has announced the appointment of Petar Krstic as its new CEO.
Stricter taxation measures get Senate approval in France
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: The French Senate has approved measures to implement tougher taxation on short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb in order to address a perceived “distortion of competition” compared to the country’s hotel sector.
Le Collectionist opens first US office in St Barts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: French luxury holiday rental brand Le Collectionist has announced the opening of its first office outside of Europe, in St Barts in the Caribbean.
Eurostat: Online booking platforms continued growth in Q2
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Guests spent almost 153 million nights in short-term rental accommodation in the European Union in the second quarter of 2023, booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group or TripAdvisor, according to the EU’s statistical agency Eurostat.
RentalReady unveils fresh brand identity
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance: Property management software company RentalReady has unveiled a new brand identity alongside the launch of a number of advanced features.
STRz Summit 2023 session focus: Next-generation membership
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: In our fifth session focus feature ahead of the inaugural STRz Summit in London on Wednesday 18 October, we delve into ‘All of the fun, none of the hassle – next generation membership clubs’.
Holidu and Sportihome sign strategic partnership
Reading Time: 3 minutesGermany / France: Vacation rental booking portal Holidu has signed a strategic partnership between its subsidiary Bookiply and French startup Sportihome, a platform for sporting holidays.