Qstay closes $4.6m pre-Series A funding round

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUAE: Dubai-based tech-driven hospitality brand and rental investment property management platform, Qstay, has raised $4.6 million in a pre-Series A funding round.
SCALE Show 2024: One Perfect Stay founder Mahwussh Alam

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Mahwussh Alam, founder and CEO of One Perfect Stay, speaks to STRz at the recent SCALE Show in Barcelona.
Sentral expands management portfolio in two new markets

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Full-building residential hospitality operator Sentral has announced an expansion of its portfolio into two new markets with management contracts at The Sutton in Portland, Oregon and Otonomus Hotel in Las Vegas.
Emma Villas expands in Italy with Marche Holiday Villas purchase

Reading Time: 2 minutesItaly: Siena-based villa rental and tour operator, Emma Villas, has announced the acquisition of Marche Holiday Villas to expand in central Italy.
Jurny introduces AI multi-agent system

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Vertically-integrated, artificial intelligence [AI]-powered property management solution Jurny has introduced its AI multi-agent system to automate short-term rental and hotel operations.
HUSWELL acquires Grandes Villas de France

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBelgium / France: Belgian proptech management company HUSWELL has announced the acquisition of luxury villa booking platform Grandes Villas de France.
Vacasa announces more layoffs and COO departure

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Portland-based vacation rental management platform Vacasa has announced that it will lay off around five per cent of its overall workforce, affecting 320 employees, as it seeks to become a profitable business.
AirDNA buys Uplisting to set new standards in STR intelligence

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Short-term rental data provider AirDNA has acquired vacation rental software and channel management system, Uplisting, as it advances its mission to provide a comprehensive, one-stop solution for those investing in and operating STR properties.
How Minut helps Check Vienna protect its homes

Reading Time: 2 minutes[SPONSORED CONTENT] Property monitoring company Minut explains how it helps Vienna-based property management company Check Vienna increase its operational efficiency and protect its homes.
RedAwning debuts as accommodation provider for Hyatt platform

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: All-inclusive hospitality platform RedAwning has announced a collaboration with Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt, which launched on 19 October.