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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.
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.