2024 Wrapped: The STRz stories that defined a year

Reading Time: 6 minutesWorldwide: Inspired by Spotify’s Wrapped series, we revisit the ten stories in 2024 that defined a year for short-term rentals, as well as our favourite video, podcast and webinar from the last 12 months.
InHouse launches Frontdesk digital guidebook

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: InHouse, a marketplace for short-term rental hosts, has announced the launch of Frontdesk, an all-in-one digital guidebook that is set to transform the on-stay guest experience.
Frontdesk lays off staff and faces collapse

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Milwaukee-based short-term rental property management startup Frontdesk has reportedly laid off all of its staff and is facing imminent closure, according to a TechCrunch report.
Frontdesk buys Zencity to grow tech-driven hospitality offering

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Milwaukee-based short-term rental property management startup Frontdesk has announced the acquisition of Chicago-based short-term rental operator Zencity.
Join Hopper Homes, Evolve + Frontdesk for “Tech conundrum” webinar

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: ShortTermRentalz is collaborating with Hopper Homes for a special webinar on Tuesday 4 October [5pm BST] discussing “Tech conundrum – early adopter or late to the party?”.
JetBlue invests in Frontdesk’s $13m in Series B funding round

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Milwaukee-based short-term rental property management startup Frontdesk has announced the closing of its $13 million Series B funding round.
DePinto steps up to CEO role at Frontdesk

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Jesse DePinto is stepping up to the role of CEO at short-term rental property management startup Frontdesk, succeeding current CEO and fellow co-founder, Kyle Weatherly.
Frontdesk takes over management of vacant WanderJaunt units

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Short-term rental management startup Frontdesk has taken over the management of 33 units left vacant by now-defunct WanderJaunt.
Frontdesk raises $7m in venture round funding

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Milwaukee-based tech-enabled short-term rental startup Frontdesk has announced the closing of a $7 million “oversubscribed” venture round of funding led by Stormbreaker Ventures. The latest investment brings the brand’s total funding to date to $18 million. Joining the advisory board of the company as an advisor and investor will be Sean Conway, former co-founder and CEO […]
Frontdesk takes over former Stay Alfred units in New Orleans

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Milwaukee-based short-term apartment rental startup Frontdesk is adding units in New Orleans that were previously operated by defunct hospitality startup Stay Alfred to its portfolio, marking its entry into a 29th market since launching in 2017. Frontdesk will also take over former Stay Alfred short-term rental units in Indianapolis and Pittsburgh, where it already […]