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HomeToGo appoints Christine Prauschke to lead Originals
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: HomeToGo has appointed Dr Christine Prauschke as chief business officer, giving her operational responsibility for its property management division, HomeToGo Originals, including Interhome.
[Interview] Booking.com on AI, changing guest expectations and the value of OTAs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Booking.com’s Carlo Olejniczak speaks to STRz about the future of AI-led travel distribution, guest expectations and how OTAs demonstrate their value to property managers.
Connect the AI you already use straight to your portfolio data, says Guesty
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn this sponsored article, Guesty explains how its MCP connects AI assistants to live portfolio data, helping property managers access insights and build workflows around their operations.
Act before it’s too late: could you be missing out on holiday let tax relief?
Reading Time: < 1 minute[Sponsored content] Property Tax Advisers & Surveyors Zeal explains how eligible holiday let owners can identify unclaimed capital allowances on historic property expenditure ahead of approaching claim deadlines.
You’re not short on data. You’re short on answers, says Guesty
Reading Time: 3 minutes[Sponsored content] Guesty explores how its Data copilot helps property managers turn portfolio data into actionable insights, using plain-language questions to understand performance and prepare for owner conversations.
eviivo adds Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy connectivity
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Property management system eviivo has become a Connectivity Partner of Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, enabling eligible property managers to distribute accommodation to the platform through eviivo Suite.
Holibob launches toolkit for embedded experience bookings
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Experiences distribution platform Holibob has launched a free software development kit designed to help travel and accommodation brands embed bookable tours and activities into their websites.
Stasher raises £3m to expand luggage storage network
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Luggage storage platform Stasher has secured £3 million in new funding to grow its network of more than 10,000 locations and accelerate the rollout of smart lockers across the UK and Europe.
Former Vacasa and Wyndham executives launch First Chair Destinations
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Former Vacasa and Wyndham executives have launched First Chair Destinations, a new hospitality brand focused on professionally managed vacation rentals in US ski markets.
Finest Retreats acquires My Favourite Cottages
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Holiday let management company Finest Retreats has acquired Devon-based My Favourite Cottages, adding 72 properties and taking its portfolio beyond 900 homes.