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Finest Retreats acquires Cornwall agency Forgotten Corner
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Finest Retreats confirmed the acquisition after completing a six-month integration period over the peak summer season. The independent agency says the priority was to transition owners and properties without disruption, maintaining operations under the existing Forgotten Corner brand. The deal marks the company’s first acquisition and comes at a time when several UK holiday-lettings […]
Casago appoints David Angotti as Chief Digital Officer
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Casago has appointed David Angotti as Chief Digital Officer as the company accelerates its digital transformation following the acquisition of Vacasa’s operations earlier this year. Angotti will take responsibility for the team managing Vacasa.com, which Casago is repositioning as a best-in-class direct-booking engine operated fully in-house. The company said the move is intended to […]
Expedia Group on Vrbo’s evolution and what rising traveller expectations mean for the industry
Reading Time: 2 minutesLast month, Expedia Group announced a series of updates to the Vrbo platform, including broader exposure for Vrbo listings across the company’s brand. This includes visibility on its flagship Expedia brand as well as through a B2B distribution network of more than 70,000 businesses and 160,000 travel agents. With these changes designed to improve discoverability, […]
Renters acquires Croatian market leader Irundo as part of European expansion
Reading Time: 2 minutes[Sponsored Content] Poland: Poland’s largest short-term rental operator, Renters, has expanded its presence in Europe with the acquisition of Irundo, a leading apartment management company in Croatia. The move follows Renters’ entry into the Bulgarian market and forms part of its strategy to build a regional platform across Central and Eastern Europe. “This is our […]
LG highlights Pro:Centric Stay smart TV solution
Reading Time: 2 minutes[Sponsored Content] TV and electronics company LG has released a series of video ads showcasing how its Pro:Centric Stay platform enhances the guest experience in hospitality settings. In these three videos, LG highlights how its smart technology supports personalisation, convenience, and privacy for guests. “Just Look at the TV” – Digital Guide Simplifying guest experience […]
The Hidden Liability in Your Smart TV: Why Credential Clearing Matters
Reading Time: 5 minutes[Sponsored content] As connected devices become standard in short-term rentals, guest privacy risks are rising. Global TV and electronics company LG Electronics discusses why credential clearing on smart TVs is now a business essential and how LG’s commercial-grade technology helps property managers stay secure, compliant, and trusted. Picture This: A Guest Privacy Breach A guest […]
UnderTheDoormat secures $7 million funding
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK / Middle East: Short-term rental solutions provider UnderTheDoormat Group has secured $7 million in a funding round led by tourism development company Omran Group. The round was supported by Smedvig Capital and other existing investors. The London-based STR business said that the funding will be used for international expansion and to support development of its technology […]
Casago San Diego takes on 150+ former Vacasa homes
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Casago San Diego has expanded its portfolio to manage more than 150 coastal vacation homes previously operated by Vacasa, marking a major growth step for the franchise in Southern California. The Casago San Diego franchise is led by Carlsbad locals Dave Carter, Bert King, and Erik Trogden, who bring more than 35 years of […]
HostGPO partners with Amazon Business
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: HostGPO, a group purchasing organisation serving the short-term rental industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Amazon Business to provide members with new procurement benefits. The agreement will give HostGPO members access to discounts of up to 40 per cent on products, in addition to 50 per cent off Amazon Business Prime memberships. […]
Airbnb makes major changes to cancellation policy
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Short-term rental platform Airbnb has announced a series of updates to its cancellation policies, which will take effect on 1 October 2025, in a move to offer guests greater booking flexibility. One of the key changes is the introduction of a 24-hour cancellation window, allowing guests to cancel within 24 hours of booking for […]