Opago acquires Staykeepers assets

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: One-stop property management solution Opago has announced the acquisition of the assets of defunct proptech company Staykeepers.
Applications open for Executive ESG Hospitality Programme

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: University King’s College London and not-for profit organisation Energy & Environment Alliance have developed the Executive ESG Programme for Hospitality Leaders based on research involving 250 industry professionals.
2024 Shortyz preview: Daniela Derin, Skol Apartments Marbella

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Ahead of the fifth annual Shortyz Awards in April 2024, we hear from our 2023 winners about what it meant to them to claim an accolade for their work in the sector and why industry professionals should submit their entries for the 2024 Awards.
Situ appoints property partner growth director

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Global accommodation agency Situ has appointed Suzanne Luscombe as property partner growth director.
Joivy grows UK team to support expansion plans

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Joivy, described as “Europe’s first platform to combine residential solutions with services for property owners and investors, has announced that William Parry has become its general manager for UK and Ireland with immediate effect.
AirDNA: December puts bow on record year for European STRs

Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Short-term rental data provider AirDNA’s latest monthly review for the European market has been released, shedding light on the industry’s journey through 2023 and some promising trends as we step into 2024.
Key Data announces PASC UK partnership

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Short-term rental data provider Key Data has agreed to become the exclusive data partner of the Professional Association of Self-Caterers UK [PASC UK], bringing fresh insights and data to the UK’s growing short-term rental market.
The Secret Garden Glamping secures backing in Dragon’s Den

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Skelmersdale-based glamping business The Secret Garden Glamping has secured the backing of a ‘Dragon’ on the BBC’s business television programme Dragons’ Den.
European Camping Group buys assets of Dutch firm Vacansoleil

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK / France: European Camping Group [ECG] has announced the strategic acquisition of Dutch camping holiday firm Vacansoleil and its assets, significantly expanding its portfolio in the European outdoor accommodation sector.
2023 Shortyz winners + 2024 preview: Mark Simpson, Boostly

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Ahead of the fifth annual Shortyz Awards in April 2024, we hear from our 2023 winners about what it meant to them to claim an accolade for their work in the sector and why industry professionals should submit their entries for the 2024 Awards.