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InHouse launches Frontdesk digital guidebook
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: InHouse, a marketplace for short-term rental hosts, has announced the launch of Frontdesk, an all-in-one digital guidebook that is set to transform the on-stay guest experience.
Airbnb creates Housing Council to address US housing challenges
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has announced that it has formed an Airbnb Housing Council in order to find “sensible, long-term” solutions to help increase housing supply in the United States and work with cities to balance the benefits of home sharing with communities’ needs.
Frontdesk lays off staff and faces collapse
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Milwaukee-based short-term rental property management startup Frontdesk has reportedly laid off all of its staff and is facing imminent closure, according to a TechCrunch report.
AirDNA 2024 outlook part two: Equilibrium in US STR performance
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: AirDNA economist Bram Gallagher discusses the new phase of equilibrium that will play a part in the performance of short-term rentals in the United States in 2024, as part of the company’s newly-released outlook report.
Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy relaunches Curated Collections
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy has relaunched its Curated Collections – hand-picked selections of premium homes and destinations from around the world – to inspire travellers as they begin planning their 2024 journeys.
Lodgify appoints chief AI officer and new CTO
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain / US: Vacation rental software platform Lodgify has announced two key leadership appointments, including a first chief AI officer and a new chief technology officer [CTO].
STRz spotlight: Casago founder Steve Schwab Q&A
Reading Time: 5 minutesUS: STRz speaks to Steve Schwab, founder and CEO of Casago, about his route into the industry, how the company sets itself apart with Casago University, and the key challenges facing the market at the moment and in the coming years.
Foothold launches real estate crowdfunding product
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Miami-based startup Foothold [Foothold.co], a real estate crowdfunding platform for investing in unique hotels and glamping spaces, has publicly launched its product.
VRMA 2023: bnbfinder CEO Eric Goldreyer
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Eric Goldreyer, CEO of bnbfinder, speaks to STRz at the 2023 VRMA International Conference in Orlando.
VRMA 2023: Hostaway CEO Marcus Räder
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada: Marcus Räder, co-founder and CEO of Hostaway, speaks to STRz at the 2023 VRMA International Conference in Orlando.