AirDNA: US STR industry rebounds in September

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The latest market review by data provider AirDNA shows that fall / autumn travel started strongly as September marked a notable uptick in the US short-term rental market after a slower August.
Faye survey reveals Americans’ top travel nightmares

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS / Israel: Digital travel insurance startup Faye Travel Insurance has released its latest survey findings regarding what 2,000 American travellers fear most this season and how they are planning for the future of travel.
Lodgify unveils summer 2023 STR industry report

Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain / US: Vacation rental software startup Lodgify has released a seasonal report delving into the latest trends and forecasts shaping the US short-term rental industry this summer.
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.