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News / Distribution
VIDEO: The continued rise of short-term rentals
By PhocusWire | February 2, 2022
Short-term rentals emerged as a pandemic success story with a flood of new category users and soaring demand. But big questions remain. Read More
Lavanda enters Middle East with new short-term rental platform
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Lavanda enters Middle East with new short-term rental platform
By Jill Menze | February 1, 2022
Lavanda and real estate developer Aldar are launching the Cloud Living platform with oversight from the Abu Dhabi Department of Tourism. Read More
Q&A: Selina on market size, SPACs, nomads and growth
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Q&A: Selina on market size, SPACs, nomads and growth
By Linda Fox | January 31, 2022
Selina co-founder and CEO Rafael Museri discusses the hospitality brand's digital nomad audience, market opportunity and competition. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: HostGPO creates a buying community for rental hosts
By Mitra Sorrells | January 31, 2022
Founded in 2020, HostGPO provides discounts on furniture, décor and other supplies to short-term rental hosts that become members of its community. Read More
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News / Distribution
Hopper adds rentals with launch of Hopper Homes
By Mitra Sorrells | January 27, 2022
Hopper Homes is now live on iOS with more than two million global properties that can be booked instantly in the app.   Read More
Challenges remain but progress emerges in vacation rental governance
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Challenges remain but progress emerges in vacation rental governance
By Kevin May | January 27, 2022
The Wild West days of short-term rental owners battling with local authorities might be subsiding, according to a new study from Rent Responsibly. Read More
Anyplace secures $5.3M to expand flex-term rental marketplace
News / Startups
Anyplace secures $5.3M to expand flex-term rental marketplace
By Jill Menze | January 24, 2022
Investors in the round include GA Technologies, Jason Calacanis, Launch Fund, Keisuke Honda and East Ventures. Read More
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News / Distribution
Airbnb gaining share in hotel distribution analysis
By Mitra Sorrells | January 24, 2022
According to SiteMinder, Airbnb increased the share of bookings it drives for hotels, while new distribution channels entered the mix in 2021. Read More
Airbnb wins case over responsibility for listings in Spain
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Airbnb wins case over responsibility for listings in Spain
By Linda Fox | January 24, 2022
The case dates back to 2015 and a dispute with the Catalan authorities over listings from Airbnb and other platforms. Read More
2021 was best year ever for short-term rentals
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2021 was best year ever for short-term rentals
By Jill Menze | January 24, 2022
According to AirDNA research, 2022 is on track to outpace 2021 bookings by 88%. Read More
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News / Online
Airbnb adds guest insurance, partial credit for some COVID-related cancellations
By Mitra Sorrells | January 20, 2022
Airbnb is dedicating $20 million in coupons for guests that have cancelled due to COVID-related government mandates.   Read More
The consumer trends seeping into the travel industry
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The consumer trends seeping into the travel industry
By Linda Fox | January 20, 2022
According to a Euromonitor report, consumer attitudes have shifted in areas like climate and flexibility, impacting how and where they book travel. Read More
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News / Startups
Brazilian rental startup Tabas raises $14M led by Blueground
By Mitra Sorrells | January 20, 2022
Founded in 2020, Tabas has 360 furnished, tech-enabled apartments in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro that are available for stays of at least one month.   Read More
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News / Online
Sonder debuts on public markets
By Mitra Sorrells | January 18, 2022
Sonder has closed its business combination with Gores Metropoulos II and is trading under the symbol SOND. Read More
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News / Startups
European camping platform JetCamp raises €500K to accelerate growth
By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2022
JetCamp’s website offers information such as availability and pricing in 10 languages for nearly 23,000 verified campsites and holiday parks across Europe. Read More
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