2023 Short Stay Week interviews: Heather Bayer, podcast host

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: STRz speaks to Heather Bayer, podcast host and consultant, at the 2023 Short Stay Week in Barcelona.
Spanish glamping startup Kampaoh pitches up in France

Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance / Spain: Seville-based glamping startup Kampaoh has announced its first international expansion into France, with further footprint growth in Europe planned in Italy and Portugal in the near future.
2023 Shortyz Awards interviews: Daniela Derin, Skol Apartments Marbella

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK / Spain: STRz speaks to Daniela Derin, holiday rental manager at Skol Apartments Marbella and winner of the 2023 Shortyz Award for Best use of social media.
Vitur Summit 2023: Eric Bergaglia, Booking.com

Reading Time: < 1 minuteNetherlands / Spain: Eric Bergaglia, senior director – global head of accommodations segments at Booking.com, speaks to STRz at the 2023 Vitur Summit in Málaga about the company’s record-breaking Q1 results, the top guest priorities in the current economic context, and how Booking.com is seeking to attract new hosts.
Vitur Summit 2023: Le Collectionist CEO Max Aniort

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance / Spain: Le Collectionist CEO Max Aniort speaks to STRz at the 2023 Vitur Summit in Málaga about how the company’s €60 million raise feeds into its overall strategy, the possibilities for further M&A activity, and the latest trends in the luxury space.
Vitur Summit 2023: Plum Guide CEO Doron Meyassed

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain / UK: Plum Guide CEO Doron Meyassed speaks to STRz at the 2023 Vitur Summit in Málaga about his highlights of the event, winning two Shortyz awards, the company’s home curation process and the incorporation of generative AI in its platform.
Vitur Summit preview: Opportunities for STR distribution platforms

Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: Carlos Garrido de la Cierva, director of institutional relations at AVORIS and president of Spain’s association of travel agents, CEAV, is participating this week at the Vitur Summit 2023 panel “Opportunities in the Distribution of Tourist Accommodation”.
Vitur Summit preview: “STRs are the solution to revitalise cities”

Reading Time: 3 minutesSpain: Ahead of the Vitur summit in Málaga this Wednesday through Friday, the president of FEVITUR, Miguel Angel Sotillos, defends the value of his sector before his speech at the most important event in Europe for the world of short-term rental and tourist apartments.
STRz VITUR Summit 2023 preview [in Spanish]

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: STRz editor Paul Stevens previews the 2023 VITUR Summit in Málaga, Spain, from 10-12 May, and the sorts of sessions and key speakers from whom attendees will be able to gain insights at the event.
Vitur Summit and Sustonica team up to showcase sustainable living

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Vitur Summit, a flagship European short-term rental event being held in Málaga, Spain [10-12 May] has set up the first showcase of a sustainable vacation rental at the heart of the event’s Convention Centre.