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Inspirato announces new CEO, $10m funding and layoffs
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Luxury travel subscription brand Inspirato has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer [CEO], a $10 million equity financing, and another round of layoffs, while also releasing its Q2 results.
Beyond appoints Flores Portillo as first-ever CRO
Reading Time: 2 minutesUSA / Spain: Revenue management system Beyond has announced the appointment of Maria Flores Portillo as its first-ever chief revenue officer [CRO].
Bezewada succeeds Horvat as AirDNA CEO
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Short-term rental data and analytics provider, AirDNA, has announced the appointment of Rohit Bezewada as its new CEO, effective immediately.
Vacasa raises $30m amid ongoing restructuring efforts
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Portland-based vacation rental management company Vacasa has announced that it has raised $30 million, with the option for an additional $45 million, amid its ongoing restructuring efforts.
Airbnb to expand into co-hosting and relaunch Experiences
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has hinted that the home-sharing firm will branch out into new products and services, such as co-hosting, and relaunch its Experiences program in 2025, as part of the company’s second quarter earnings call.
Nocturne gains funding and buys operator in Cayman Islands
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Luxury villa rental firm Nocturne Luxury Villas has secured further investment and made an acquisition in the Cayman Islands to accelerate its expansion plans.
Airbnb partners with the IAFCI to combat travel scams
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: Airbnb has partnered with the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators [IAFCI] to help travellers book safely online and combat travel scams as consumers continue to make holiday plans around the world.
Wheelhouse launches Dynamic Sets insights platform
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Revenue management and financial intelligence software, Wheelhouse, has launched Dynamic Sets, a mapping and analytics platform designed to unlock revenue and growth opportunities for accommodations operators.
Guesty introduces automated messaging tool ReplyAI
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS / Israel: Property management software platform Guesty has announced the launch of ReplyAI, an automated messaging service for seamless guest communications.
Insurtech Faye closes $31m Series B funding round
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS / Israel: Digital travel insurance startup Faye has announced that it has raised $31 million in Series B funding.