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Wittenburg to succeed Bailey as TravelNet Solutions CEO
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: TravelNet Solutions, a provider of integrated software and marketing solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced that president Odus “Boogie” Wittenburg will become the company’s new CEO, succeeding founder and current incumbent, Ryan Bailey.
Hostfully releases eighth annual hospitality report
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Short-term rental property management platform Hostfully has released its eight annual hospitality report, providing actionable data for hosts and property managers of all portfolio sizes.
Opinion: Why many STR investments fail in the first year
Reading Time: 4 minutesWorldwide: Steve Marcinuk, co-founder and managing partner at KeyCrew, explains why many short-term rental investments fail in the first year and details his own experiences.
Rentals United launches Screen & Protect service
Reading Time: 3 minutesSpain: Vacation rental channel manager Rentals United has launched Screen & Protect, a property protection service that allows hosts to verify guests during the booking process and provides compensation of up to €50,000.
Airbnb’s mixed Q3 results: Nights booked soar but profit falls short
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Airbnb posted a mixed set of results in its fourth quarter earnings report, with a noticeable uptick in revenue and nights and experiences booked but a sizeable downturn in net income.
Journey to launch curated loyalty programme for STRs and hotels
Reading Time: 4 minutesUSA: Curated travel rewards platform Journey has launched to redefine loyalty in the travel sector, as it plans to launch a points-based loyalty programme in spring 2025.
Hipcamp buys BookOutdoors to expand offering
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Outdoor stays booking platform Hipcamp has acquired BookOutdoors, an online travel booking platform for campgrounds, RV parks, cabins and glamping resorts.
VRMA 2024 takeaways: John Stokinger, Direct
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: John Stokinger, director of sales at Direct and co-host of the no BS short-term rental podcast, speaks to STRz editor Paul Stevens at the 2024 VRMA International Conference in Phoenix
Opinion: An ‘Uber’ week for the OTAs and what it means
Reading Time: 4 minutesUS: STRz editor Paul Stevens explores what a potential Uber acquisition of Expedia could mean for the future of the travel and hospitality sector.
VRMA 2024 takeaways: AJL Atelier CEO Simon Lehmann
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: AJL Atelier CEO Simon Lehmann speaks to STRz at the 2024 VRMA International Conference in Phoenix.