Hipcamp launches in the UK and finalises Cool Camping acquisition
UK: San Francisco-based outdoor stays booking platform Hipcamp has announced the acquisition of London-based Tripadee Ltd and the full integration of its Cool Camping brand.
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Doinn strengthens position in UK market
UK: Doinn, a Portuguese platform for professional cleaning, laundry and linen rental services for holiday rentals, has strengthened its position in the UK market in London.
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Snaptrip Group buys Independent Cottages for “seven figure fee”
UK: Holiday rental provider Snaptrip Group has acquired independent holiday rental listing site Independent Cottages.
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Indie Campers launches in the UK
UK: Portuguese online marketplace and road trip platform, Indie Campers, has announced the launch of its peer-to-peer rental platform in the UK.
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UK relaxes rules for vaccinated inbound travellers
UK: Testing requirements have been removed for eligible fully vaccinated arrivals into the UK, with only a simplified passenger located form needed.
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£1bn fund for UK hospitality businesses unveiled
UK: Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £1 billion fund for hospitality and leisure firms affected by the Omicron variant.
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Luxury Cottages secures “substantial” investment
UK: Premium online travel agency Luxury Cottages has announced that it has secured a “substantial” funding injection from the Midlands
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Travel Chapter delays IPO due to “market volatility”
UK: Devon-based holiday letting agency Travel Chapter is delaying its move to go public due to “market volatility”. It follows
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Parkdean Resorts rumoured for £1.5bn holiday parks sale
UK: Newcastle-based holiday park operator Parkdean Resorts is rumoured to have been put up for sale by its owner for
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Airbnb plans NYE crackdown on parties
UK: Airbnb has announced that it is planning a crackdown on New Year’s Eve parties to protect hosts and minimise
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