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Airbnb’s anti-party technology takes effect over July Fourth holiday weekend
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Short-term rental platform Airbnb is utilising anti-party technology across the US to block high-risk reservations ahead of the July Fourth holiday. The platform has used these technologies over the past four years. The company previously reported that they have prevented more than 51,000 potential party-related bookings during Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends […]
Hospitable recovers $1.2M in “almost bookings”
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Hospitable, a property management software company, announced that it has helped US short-term rental (STR) hosts recover more than $1.2 million in direct booking revenue this year. The company has aided in the financial recovery not by marketing or discounted stays, but by following up with guests who almost booked properties. Each of the […]
Vrbo launches global promotions suite
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Vrbo has launched a global promotions suite designed to help hosts attract a broader range of travellers through discounts and strategic pricing. The suite is now available worldwide on Vrbo and its sister platforms, including Abritel, FeWo-Direkt, Stayz, Bookabach, and eligible vacation rental listings on Expedia. The promotions suite currently features early booking and […]
Airbnb’s growing anti-party efforts
Reading Time: 2 minutesAirbnb is ramping up its use of anti-party technology to prevent “high-risk” reservations following a rise in regulatory issues.
80% of hosts are rejecting property management companies, report reveals
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe company’s new report shows that hosts are relying less on PMCs
Mews secures $75m to expand in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Hospitality technology platform Mews has raised $75 million in a funding round led by Tiger Global, with participation from existing investors Kinnevik, Battery Ventures and Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
Forge Holiday Group expands tech team
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Short stay specialist group Forge Holiday Group has appointed two directors to develop its technological capabilities and accelerate the adoption of AI-powered technologies at its brands.
The future of guest communication: How Dharma is leading the way
Reading Time: 4 minutes[SPONSORED] Hospitality tech solution company Dharma addresses the future of guest communication and how it is driving enhanced guest satisfaction and operational efficiency through its suite of products.
Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures combine for new platform
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Prominent early-stage venture capital firms Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures have combined to form a new platform called Thayer Investment Partners [TIP].
Forge Holiday Group to invest £150m in platform development
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Short stay specialist group Forge Holiday Group, the parent brand of Sykes Cottages and Forest Holidays, is set to invest more than £150 million developing its UK portfolio, technology platform, customer experiences and owner services over the next three years.