Lyric to relaunch under new ownership after Black Swan purchase

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Apartment-style accommodation provider Lyric is to be revived under new ownership after being acquired by Florida-based investment advisory firm Black Swan.
AirDNA highlights tenacity of US short-term rental market

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Short-term rental data and analytics provider, AirDNA, has unveiled its mid-year outlook report for 2023, demonstrating that the industry continues to thrive as consumers prioritise travel despite economic uncertainties.
Nocturne Luxury Villas appoints Wiseman as CEO

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUSA: Luxury vacation rental firm Nocturne Luxury Villas has appointed Scott Wiseman as its new CEO.
Blueground buys Nestpick and launches Partner Network

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Furnished rental operator Blueground has acquired monthly furnished housing provider Nestpick, its third purchase in the last 12 months.
Kasa Living diversifies into single-home vacation rentals

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: San Francisco-based operator Kasa Living is diversifying its offering from tech-powered, professionally-managed apartments and hotel rooms into the luxury single-family vacation rental market.
2023 Shortyz & Short Stay Summit interviews: Tim Rosolio, Expedia Group

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK / US: STRz speaks to Tim Rosolio, vice president of vacation rental partner success at Expedia Group, about Expedia / Vrbo’s support for the Shortyz Awards and why events such as the Shortyz and the Short Stay Summit are so important for the growth of the industry as a whole.
Guesty adds StaySense to series of acquisitions

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS / Israel: Operations and property management platform, Guesty, has acquired StaySense, a technology provider of localised solutions for vacation rental managers.
AirDNA: US demand stronger than ever for STRs

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The latest monthly US market review released by AirDNA indicates that this summer will be the strongest on record.
AirDNA: STR demand and supply accelerate in the USA

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The US short-term rental market experienced a surge in demand, supply, and rates in February 2023, according to a new report from data and analytics provider, AirDNA.
Getaway Retreats unveiled to offer curated group experiences

Reading Time: 2 minutesUSA: Health and wellness hospitality company, Getaway, has unveiled Getaway Retreats at Getaway Outposts across the United States, helping guests escape to nature.