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STRz Summit 2023 key takeaways
Reading Time: 4 minutesUK: Short-term / vacation rental industry leaders, ranging from CEOs and founders to investors, property managers and OTAs, gathered in London [18 October] to address the key topics and questions facing the segment and how it is positioned in the wider travel, hospitality and real estate landscape.
Sustonica joins forces with Booking.com
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: Barcelona-based Sustonica, described as the first dedicated sustainability programme for short-term rentals around the world, has announced that it has joined forces with Booking.com.
The Thinking Traveller receives B Corp accreditation
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: London-based luxury villa rental brand The Thinking Traveller has announced that it has received accreditation as a B Corp company this month, achieving a high-flying B Impact Assessment score of 83 [out of 200].
STRz Summit 2023 session focus: A sustainable future
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: In our fourth session focus feature ahead of the inaugural STRz Summit in London on Wednesday 18 October, we evaluate what the future holds for sustainability in the short-term rental and travel / hospitality landscape, and the extent to which companies are committed to this goal.
Intrepid ventures further into accommodation sector
Reading Time: 2 minutesAustralia: Small group tour travel firm Intrepid Travel has expanded further into the accommodation sector, specifically venturing into the lodge segment, with the acquisition of Daintree Ecolodge in Tropical North Queensland for AU$5 million.
Holidu introduces ‘eco properties’ search filter
Reading Time: 2 minutesGermany: Munich-based vacation rental portal Holidu is supporting the demand for sustainable vacations by introducing a new ‘eco properties’ search filter.
2023 Shortyz & Short Stay Week: Bob Garner, EnviroRental
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: STRz speaks to EnviroRental founder and CEO, Bob Garner, the recipient of the Sustainability award at the 2023 Shortyz Awards, at the 2023 Short Stay Week in Barcelona.
A new reality for travel and hospitality: STRz 2023 predictions
Reading Time: 11 minutesWorldwide: Read our predictions for the global short-term rental industry in 2023.
COP27: Time for leaders to step up to the sustainability plate
Reading Time: 7 minutesEgypt: As COP27 takes place in Egypt, STRz asks several passionate environmentalists in the short-term rental sector to give their perspective of what is needed in our industry.
Global initiative launched to drive industry best practice for sustainability
Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: The short-term rental industry has announced the launch of a new initiative to promote responsible hospitality and continued best practice growth in terms of sustainability across the sector.