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Insights and key takeaways from GuestyVal 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutesEMEA/Mexico: This years’ GuestyVal was held in Mexico City [10-12 September] bringing together influential figures from across the global short-term and vacation rental industry to share insights on the key challenges facing the sector The three-day event, held in the heart of Mexico City, opened with a welcome reception at Hacienda San Juan, followed by […]
Mexico City residents protest overtourism and STR impact
Reading Time: 2 minutesMexico: A growing number of Mexico City residents have taken to the streets to protest the negative effects of overtourism, particularly rising housing costs linked to the proliferation of short-term rentals. Protests have taken place in popular neighbourhoods such as Condesa and Roma, areas that have seen a significant influx of tourists and expatriates in […]
Mondee buys Interep for $8.9m for LatAm expansion
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS / Brazil: Travel tech marketplace Mondee has acquired Brazilian B2B travel provider Interep [Interep Representações Viagens E Turismo S.A.] for $8.9 million.
Airbnb hires Zarife to lead strategy in South America
Reading Time: 2 minutesSouth America: Airbnb has announced the hiring of Fiamma Zarife as its new general manager for South America to lead the company’s strategy in the continent.
Mexico City mayor considers stricter home-sharing regulations
Reading Time: 2 minutesMexico: Claudia Sheinbaum, the mayor of Mexico City, is considering introducing stricter regulations on Airbnb and other home-sharing sites, just two months after the local government partnered with the global platform and UNESCO.
Despegar boosts supply in Brazil and Mexico to compete with OTAs
Reading Time: 2 minutesLatAm: Online travel agency Despegar is looking to compete with the likes of Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com by rapidly adding vacation rentals in Brazil and Mexico.
Casai and Nomah merge to create LatAm market powerhouse
Reading Time: 3 minutesLatAm: Mexican proptech startup Casai has completed its anticipated merger with São Paulo-based residential apartment company Nomah.
Casai expands in LATAM with Getaways product
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMexico: Emerging markets hospitality brand Casai has announced the launch of its new domestic product, Getaways by Casai, and plans to expand into new destinations across Mexico. Getaways by Casai will be an extension of Casai’s existing services, offering guests a curated selection of spaces in leisure destinations to boost the domestic Mexican tourism market which […]