North of England ranks popular destination for UK staycations

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The North of England is set to be the UK’s most popular destination this year, attracting 45 per cent of travellers, ahead of the South West (41 per cent) and Scotland (38 per cent).
Mubadala Capital launches €900m bid to take Pierre & Vacances private

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Mubadala Capital has launched a €900 million bid to take European leisure operator Pierre & Vacances private, underlining growing institutional interest in alternative accommodation and experience-led travel platforms.
Park Holidays UK adds to portfolio with Park Leisure acquisition

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Holiday park operator Park Holidays UK has announced the acquisition of Yorkshire-based group Park Leisure for an undisclosed amount.
STRz podcast 12: Domio’s Jay Roberts on pivoting to management and franchising

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Domio CEO and co-founder, Jay Roberts, joins the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast to discuss the introduction of more in-room technology post-Covid-19, the rebounds of leisure and business travel, and his company’s shift to a management and franchising model.
STRz podcast: Sloane’s Eleanor Nesic on “seismic” travel habit changes

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLondon / Croatia: In the first-ever episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, Eleanor Nesic, head of revenue and performance at Sloane Collection, speaks about the shift towards mid-term rentals in certain category groups, the changes in business travellers’ travel habits and the increasing importance of having a good wifi connection. For more information, visit the Sloane […]