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.
Jurny raises $2m in first week of community round

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vertically-integrated, artificial intelligence [AI]-powered property management solution Jurny has raised more than $2 million in the first week since opening a community investment round on Wefunder to the public.
Jurny and Turno partner to provide end-to-end solution

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: AI-powered hospitality tech company Jurny has partnered with software-as-a-service [SaaS] platform Turno to offer a free, end-to-end short-term rental management solution.
NUMA increases assets under management to over €1.5bn

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGermany: NUMA Group, a technology develop and operator of digitised boutique apartments in Europe, is continuing its growth strategy by increasing its managed portfolio to over €1.5 billion in value.
Host & Stay extends UK portfolio with Host So Simple acquisition

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Family-owned holiday let management company Host & Stay has acquired Host So Simple, a Liverpool-based short-term let property management company.
STRz Podcast 46: Dennis Goedheid + Russ Kraft, Casiola

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor episode 46 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we’re joined by Dennis Goedheid and Russ Kraft from Casiola Vacation Homes to discuss their success at this year’s Shortyz Awards in London, the company’s franchise model and future growth plans, and how Casiola’s vision, values and relationships are integral to its brand.
GuestReady unveils new brand identity

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: London-based short- and mid-term property management company, GuestReady, has unveiled its new brand identity.