Reports: Uber “explores” potential Expedia acquisition

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Multinational ride-hailing service firm Uber has been linked with a potential acquisition of US travel booking website Expedia by British newspaper the Financial Times.
Airbnb unveils Co-Host Network in 2024 Winter Release

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Airbnb has unveiled its much-anticipated Co-Host Network to help its hosts who have little time on their hands find the best local hosts to manage their property.
Tint expands insurance solutions for home-sharing market

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Tint, an embedded insurance platform, has announced its growth into the home-sharing market, as well as mobility and transportation and logistics verticals, by delivering relevant options that address market demand.
LG Business Solutions USA unveils STR TV management platform

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: B2B technology solutions provider LG Business Solutions USA is launching its Pro:Centric Stay™ TV management platform at the 2024 VRMA International Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
Guesty appoints Cox as new CMO

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: All-in-one property management platform Guesty has announced the appointment of Kate Cox as its new chief marketing officer [CMO].
Inspirato announces new CFO and board shakeup

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Luxury travel subscription brand Inspirato has promoted Michael Arthur to the role of chief financial officer [CFO] and named three new members to its board of directors.
Beyond launches Owner Insights feature

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Revenue management system Beyond has launched its Owner Insights feature to enhance property manager-owner relationships.
STRz Podcast 54: Toivo Halvorsen, Dharma

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Toivo Halvorsen, CEO of hospitality tech solution company Dharma, joins the latest episode of the ShortTermRentalz podcast.
RentalGuardian by Inhabit appoints Dadhania as GM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: RentalGuardian by Inhabit, a provider of insurance solutions serving the short-term rental industry, has announced the appointment of Shama Dadhania as the general manager of RentalGuardian.
Airbnb supports people impacted by Hurricane Helene

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Airbnb.org is to provide free, temporary housing for people who have been impacted and / or displaced by Category Four Hurricane Helene in several US states.