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Airbnb and Energy Saving Trust launch £1m climate action fund
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb and the Energy Saving Trust Foundation have joined forces to launch a £1 million climate action fund for disadvantaged young people across the UK.
Fairbnb.coop announces launch in the UK
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK / Italy: Ethical holiday rental site Fairbnb.coop has announced that it is launching its regenerative tourism model in the UK.
HomeExchange acquires Love Home Swap
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance / UK: French home exchange platform HomeExchange has announced the acquisition of British competitor Love Home Swap.
HMRC targets holiday let owners in UK tax crackdown
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs [HMRC] is continuing its crackdown on short-term rental property owners who it suspects have not paid enough tax.
Pure Leisure Group buys 19th resort for undisclosed sum
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Pure Leisure Group has acquired the 19th resort in its portfolio with the purchase of Lakesway Holiday Home and Lodge Park for an undisclosed sum.
European Camping Group acquires Vacanceselect Group for €1bn
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK / France: European Camping Group [ECG] has completed the €1 billion acquisition of French campsite brand Vacanceselect Group.
Center Parcs scraps plan to build new holiday park in West Sussex
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Holiday village company Center Parcs has scrapped plans to build a new holiday park in the UK.
Lodge manufacturer Virtue Bespoke Lodges secures investment
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Virtue Bespoke Lodges, a manufacturer of bespoke luxury lodges for holiday parks, has secured a six-figure investment.
Parkdean Resorts in talks over £600m refinancing instead of sale
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Holiday park group Parkdean Resorts is said to be in talks with bankers over a £600 million refinancing after turning its back on a prospective sale
Key Data: Vacation rental bookings rise by 27 per cent
Reading Time: 1 minuteWorldwide: Key Data has revealed a significant rise in the number of vacation rental reservations made in January 2023 compared to January 2022.