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2024 Wrapped: The STRz stories that defined a year

Wrapped

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

InHouse

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

Frontdesk

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.

DePinto steps up to CEO role at Frontdesk

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 raises $7m in venture round funding

Frontdesk

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

Frontdesk

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 […]