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Holibob launches toolkit for embedded experience bookings
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Experiences distribution platform Holibob has launched a free software development kit designed to help travel and accommodation brands embed bookable tours and activities into their websites.
Stasher raises £3m to expand luggage storage network
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Luggage storage platform Stasher has secured £3 million in new funding to grow its network of more than 10,000 locations and accelerate the rollout of smart lockers across the UK and Europe.
Avari officially launches with 5,500 former Vacasa homes
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental management company Avari has officially launched with more than 5,500 homes across 24 markets previously operated by Vacasa.
Most STR experiences booked before arrival, says Localbird
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Almost three quarters of short-term rental experience bookings are made before check-in, according to new data from digital concierge platform Localbird.
Guestymonial: How LiveSuites is growing with Guesty
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLiveSuites shares how Guesty’s property management platform supports its day-to-day operations and helps the business manage and scale its short-term rental portfolio.
PetScreening survey finds pet policies influence US travel plans
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Almost half of US pet owners have changed, limited or cancelled travel plans because they could not find suitable accommodation for their pets, according to a survey commissioned by pet policy management platform PetScreening.
The real ROI of guest communication: The link between higher ADR and five-star reviews
Reading Time: 5 minutesUK: For years, operators have evaluated AI by the hours it saves. A six-month analysis of HostBuddy properties suggests we have been watching the wrong number.
Why pet-friendly rentals need better screening with PetScreening CEO John Bradford
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: In this episode of The Short Scoop, Priya Khaira, editor of ShortTermRentalz, interviews John Bradford, CEO of PetScreening, about the growing demand for pet-friendly short-term rentals.
How AI can help hosts reclaim their evenings
Reading Time: 5 minutes In this sponsored feature, guest support platform Host & Guest Fix+ explains how short-term rental hosts and property managers can reduce out-of-hours guest interruptions by using AI
Whimstay launches same-day bookings for vacation rentals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Last-minute holiday rental platform Whimstay has introduced same-day bookings on select vacation rental properties, allowing travellers to reserve accommodation up to four hours before check-in.