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HomeToGo and WeatherPromise partner for weather protection
Reading Time: 2 minutesGermany / US: SaaS vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo has announced a partnership with WeatherPromise, an insurance product that aims to enable its guests to take trips with the confidence of knowing their dream travel experiences are protected from bad weather.
Vacasa announces second headcount reduction this year
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Portland-based vacation rental management company Vacasa has announced its second round of layoffs this year, as part of what is being called a “significant restructuring” of the business.
Accor “in advanced talks to buy Habitas”
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Global hospitality company Accor is reportedly in advanced talks to buy luxury hotel and lodging brand, Habitas, according to Bloomberg.
Guesty makes Rentals United fifth acquisition since 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutesIsrael / US / Spain: Property management software platform Guesty has announced its fifth acquisition in the last two years by buying vacation rental channel management distribution platform Rentals United.
Miles departs as VRMA CEO
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Kimberly Miles, the president and CEO of the Vacation Rental Management Association [VRMA] – the largest vacation rental association in the United States – has departed her role.
Airbnb reveals global summer 2024 travel trends
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Airbnb has revealed the travel trends that are likely to play out in the upcoming summer season, with global sporting events especially and understandably fuelling travel excitement.
LG Business Solutions launches TV platform for STR industry
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: B2B technology solutions provider LG Business Solutions USA is set to introduce the ‘Pro:Centric Stay™’ TV management platform, described as the world’s first all-in-one customisable television platform for the short-term rental industry, at the 2024 VRMA Spring Forum.
CoralTree Hospitality debuts vacation rental collection
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Hospitality group CoralTree Hospitality, which develops and manages independent hotels and resorts, has debuted its CoralTree Residence Collection, offering a portfolio of vacation rentals and residential resorts under management in Colorado and Hawaii.
Blueground secures $45m in Series D funding round
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Furnished flexible rental operator Blueground has announced that it has raised $45 million in a Series D funding round to continue its expansion strategy.
Vacasa announces more layoffs and COO departure
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Portland-based vacation rental management platform Vacasa has announced that it will lay off around five per cent of its overall workforce, affecting 320 employees, as it seeks to become a profitable business.