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Global insights and key takeaways from the 2024 STRz Summit. Reading Time: 6 minutes UK: The second STRz Summit was held in London this week [5 November], bringing together influential figures from across the global short-term / vacation rental industry to provide their insights and debate the key challenges facing the sector.
Cabana suspends camper van rental operations - Short Term Rentals
Jan 8, 2024 · US: Seattle-based ‘mobile hotel’ and camper van rental startup, Cabana, has suspended rental operations and begun a sale process, as announced by founder and CEO, Scott Kubly, on LinkedIn. Founded in 2019, Cabana previously raised at least $13 million in funding, including a $10 million Series A funding round in June 2021 and $3 million in ...
WATCH: STRz podcast 55: Siddhi Mittal, yhangry
Oct 11, 2024 · For Episode 55 of the STRz podcast, we’re joined by Siddhi Mittal, co-founder and co-CEO of chef marketplace yhangry, to discuss her startup’s move into the short-term rental segment and her own personal motivation, the current trends that she is observing, and the curation of guest searches for more bespoke experiences. Video credit: BBC ...
Veeve and UnderTheDoormat Group merge to form “market leader”
Dec 13, 2023 · Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: London-based luxury property management companies Veeve and UnderTheDoormat Group have merged to create “one of Europe’s largest end-to-end short-term rental businesses”, positioning it for future expansion.. The combined entity will incorporate the largest full-service manager of premium urban short-term lets in London and Paris, a “highly scalable ...
Snaptrip Group acquires The Hotel Guru - Short Term Rentals
Jul 15, 2024 · Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Snaptrip Group, a collection of accommodation marketplaces [including LateRooms, Snaptrip and Dog Friendly Cottages], has announced the acquisition of international hotel website The Hotel Guru for an undisclosed seven-figure sum.. The strategic move strengthens Snaptrip Group’s position in the hotel sector and significantly expands its reach across the globe.
Transparent launches global vacation rental data platform
Aug 16, 2020 · Reading Time: 2 minutes Spain: Vacation rental data provider Transparent has announced the launch of its “free” global data tool, Smart Rental, to empower property owners, managers, investors and competitors with powerful data insights.. The company, which claims to track 35 million Airbnb, Vrbo & Booking.com listings, says it “empowers its users with actionable supply, revenue ...
Whimstay announces Booking.com partnership - Short Term Rentals
Apr 30, 2024 · Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Last-minute vacation rental bookings platform Whimstay has announced a partnership with Booking.com to expand its property offering. The strategic partnership will give Whimstay access to Booking.com’s expansive portfolio of places to stay and significantly diversify the travel options for Whimstay users, as it seeks to reinforce its position as a leader in last ...
ELIVAAS captures $5m in Series A funding round
Sep 23, 2024 · India: ELIVAAS, an Indian tech-driven villa and luxury apartment management company, has raised $5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by 3one4 Capital, with participation from Peak XV’s Surge and other angel investors. ELIVAAS plans to use the investment to enhance its proprietary technology platform, expand into new markets ...
Holyrood relaxes holiday let licensing law in Scotland - Short Term …
Jun 27, 2024 · Reading Time: 4 minutes Scotland: MSPs in Holyrood have announced a number of technical updates to the short-term lets licensing scheme that was introduced in 2022, sparking relief for holiday let owners in Scotland.. The Scottish Parliament relaxed the law in response to engagement with accommodation operators who were concerned about their ongoing ability to continue operating as a business ...
Stay Alfred to permanently close down - Short Term Rentals
May 21, 2020 · US: The founder and CEO of Washington state-based apartment rental startup Stay Alfred, Jordan Allen, has confirmed the business is closing down permanently, a month after ShortTermRentalz revealed it had ceased trading and closed its social media accounts. Allen, who founded the startup a decade ago, said it was “amazing to think that a $100 ...