Alterhome plans €1.4 million expansion in Mexico
Mexico: Proptech management company Alterhome plans to invest €1.4 million into its expansion strategy in Mexico, targeting five to seven
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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.
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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.
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Vancouver brings in accommodation tax for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Canada: An additional 2.5 per cent tax is being applied on short-term accommodations in Vancouver to fund the costs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico.
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Mexico City mayor considers stricter home-sharing regulations
Mexico: 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.
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Wynwood House closes $7m seed round to fund global expansion
Peru: Peruvian apartment rental startup Wynwood House has closed a $7 million seed round in equity and debt to fund its expansion further into and beyond Latin America.
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Blueground accelerates LatAm expansion with Tabas acquisition
US / LatAm: Furnished apartment rental company Blueground has entered into an agreement to acquire Brazilian proptech startup Tabas, marking the first acquisition in its near ten-year history.
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Mexico City partners with Airbnb to entice digital nomads
Mexico: The local government in Mexico City has outlined its plans to entice more remote workers [digital nomads] to the city after signing a partnership with Airbnb and UNESCO.
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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.
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Despegar boosts supply in Brazil and Mexico to compete with OTAs
LatAm: 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.
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