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eviivo adds Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy connectivity
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Property management system eviivo has become a Connectivity Partner of Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, enabling eligible property managers to distribute accommodation to the platform through eviivo Suite.
Holibob launches toolkit for embedded experience bookings
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlobal: Experiences distribution platform Holibob has launched a free software development kit designed to help travel and accommodation brands embed bookable tours and activities into their websites.
Stasher raises £3m to expand luggage storage network
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Luggage storage platform Stasher has secured £3 million in new funding to grow its network of more than 10,000 locations and accelerate the rollout of smart lockers across the UK and Europe.
Finest Retreats acquires My Favourite Cottages
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Holiday let management company Finest Retreats has acquired Devon-based My Favourite Cottages, adding 72 properties and taking its portfolio beyond 900 homes.
Awaze EBITDA grows as direct bookings reach 72%
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Holiday rental group Awaze increased EBITDA to €42 million during 2025, while gross accommodation revenue remained unchanged at €1.4 billion.
TravelAI’s Sonder strategy: Urban stays, AI and a $100m target
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: In the latest episode of The Short Scoop, STRz editor Priya Khaira speaks to TravelAI co-founder and CEO John Lyotier about the company’s acquisition of the Sonder name, trademarks and domain portfolio, and what comes next for the well-known accommodation brand.
Riverside County adopts stricter STR enforcement rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Riverside County has adopted changes to its short-term rental regulations, including stronger enforcement procedures and tougher consequences for repeated violations.
European STR rates drive RevPAR in July, says AirDNA
Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: Data from AirDNA indicates that short-term rental RevPAR rose by 7.7 per cent year on year in July, as higher rates offset flat occupancy.
Airbnb partners with Tripadivsor to scale experiences
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has partnered with Tripadvisor Group in an effort to bring a selection of Tripadvisor experiences to the Airbnb platform later this year.
Oakley considers allowing unhosted STRs in downtown district
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Oakley City Council in California will consider allowing up to 15 unhosted short-term rentals within the city’s Downtown Specific Plan district as part of efforts to increase its visitor accommodation supply.