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Tuesday 6th May [4pm BST] – From Friction to Flow: Elevating the Guest Journey with Smart Solutions
Reading Time: < 1 minutehttps://youtu.be/jrlSg9Eb6dYHosted by STRz Editor Priya Khaira Sponsored by Track Fragmented guest experiences create unnecessary friction and lost revenue. In this session, we’ll explore how technology-driven integrations can optimize operations, automate communications, and personalize guest interactions in meaningful ways without sacrificing the personal touch that sets your brand apart. Learn practical strategies to maintain authentic hospitality with tools that […]
Avantstay acquires Los Angeles assets of VacationHomes365
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Short-term rental operator Avantstay has acquired the Los Angeles assets of VacationHomes365, as it looks to strengthen its presence across Los Angeles County. The deal, which was finalised in 2024 for a confidential seven-figure sum, marks a strategic move for Avantstay to grow its footprint in Southern California, particularly in the Los Angeles market […]
Airbnb under investigation by EU over gatekeeper status
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Airbnb has challenged claims that it qualifies as a ‘gatekeeper’ under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), after being added to a compliance list earlier this month.
VTrips promotes Seay to succeed Milo as CEO
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vacation rental property management company VTrips has promoted Scott Seay to the role of CEO, succeeding founder and managing director, Steve Milo.
Guesty adds Yale integration
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS / Israel: All-in-one property management platform Guesty has announced its integration with Yale Locks.
STRz podcast 57: Doug Strachota, LG Electronics
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDoug Strachota, director product management at LGE Electronics, joins the latest episode of the STRz podcast.
Hosthub raises funding from Trado Capital
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGreece: Short-term rental property management platform Hosthub has announced that it has raised funding from Finnish venture capital firm Trado Capital.
Raising the bar on vacation rental quality
Reading Time: 4 minutes[SPONSORED] Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy discusses what it means to raise the bar in vacation rental quality, how it is enhancing personalised searches through its new AI-powered search tool, and what it offers to professional home management companies.
Host & Stay secures £10.5m investment from Growth Partner
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: Teeside-based short-term rental property management company Host & Stay has received £10.5 million in investment from consumer-specialist investment firm Growth Partner.
Besty AI secures $1.5m in seed funding
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Besty AI, an AI messaging solution for short-term rentals and hotels, has announced that it has raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round to accelerate its expansion strategy.