Latin America Archives - Short Term Rentals

Paul Stevens 2nd November 2023 ADRs, Airbnb, APAC, Brian Chesky, expansion, guests, hosts, Latin America, nights and experiences, Q3 earnings, Revenue

Airbnb highlights “record travel season” but predicts Q4 “volatility”

US: Airbnb has reported a “record summer travel season” on its platform in its third quarter earnings results, although it is predicting greater “volatility” in Q4.

Guest and property management News

Paul Stevens 28th July 202331st July 2023 Blueground, Brazil, CAPITALIA, Casai, Charlie, Latin America, Maricarmen Herrerías Salazar, Mexico, Nico Barawid, Oasis Collections, Wynwood House

Casai ceases operations in Mexico and Brazil

LatAm: Proptech startup Casai has ceased operations in Brazil and its native Mexico after its founders announced the sale of their operations and portfolio in both countries to other operators based in Latin America.

Marketing and distribution News

Paul Stevens 27th July 2023 Brazil, Canada, Dakota Smith, fintech, Hopper, Hopper Cloud, Latin America, neobank, North America, Nubank, payments

Nubank to enter travel category with Hopper partnership

Canada / LatAm: Brazilian neobank and digital financial services platform, Nubank, is making its first step into the travel category by partnering with Canadian online travel agency and app, Hopper.

Marketing and distribution News

Paul Stevens 25th July 2023 Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Despegar, Ivan Marenco, Latin America, Mexico

Despegar to double global inventory by year’s end

Argentina: Latin American online travel agency Despegar is planning to double its global property inventory in the short-term rental market by the end of 2023 as it continues to bet heavily on the segment.

Investment News

Paul Stevens 31st March 202330th March 2023 Chile, expansion, investment, Juan Pablo Zañartu, Latin America, Sundes

Sundes raises US$500k in funding to fuel expansion plans

Chile: Santiago-based short- and mid-term rental startup, Sundes, has closed an investment round worth US$500,000.

Investment News

Paul Stevens 27th September 202226th September 2022 Flybridge Capital Partners, Humberto Pacheco, Jeff Bussgang, Latin America, Mexico, Naya Homes, Primary Venture Partners, proptech, seed funding

Naya Homes closes $5m seed funding round

Mexico: Mexico City-based short-term and vacation rental management platform, Naya Homes, has closed a $5 million seed round to fuel its growth throughout Mexico.

Guest and property management News

Paul Stevens 25th August 202224th August 2022 Caribbean, HMS Group, HomeBeLike, Latin America, Mexico, Panama

HomeBeLike to expand into Mexico and Panama

Dominican Republic: Vacation home rental collection and travel concierge, HomeBeLike, is to expand into Mexico and Panama in the fourth quarter of 2022.