Stay Alfred to permanently close down - Short Term Rentals
WEBMay 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 …
Airbnb unveils “Made Possible by Hosts” campaign - Short Term …
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: Airbnb has announced the launch of its “Made Possible by Hosts” global advertising campaign aimed to expand its community and attract more hosts back to its platform, many of whom were left disillusioned by the company’s handling of refunds in the early stages of the pandemic.. The campaign is expected to run throughout the peak holiday season this ...
Houst avoids administration through Restructuring Plan
WEBJul 28, 2022 · The Restructuring Plan, which enables Houst to avoid administration, reduces the company’s liability to creditors depending on their status and raises a minimum of £500,000 [and maximum of £750,000 at a price per share of £0.0229] from existing shareholders. £250,000 is being used to finalise a repayment to Virgin Money, which will no ...
Park Leisure sold to Sun Communities in £182m deal - Short Term …
WEBApr 13, 2022 · Reading Time: 2 minutes. UK: Premium holiday park operator Park Leisure has been sold to US-based real estate investment trust [REIT] Sun Communities for an enterprise value of £182 million by investment and advisory firm, Midlothian Capital Partners [MCP], and a consortium of investors. The transaction remains subject to …
A new era for STRs: Skift Short Term Rental Summit 2024
WEBJun 10, 2024 · On the dynamic around the 2024 US Presidential Election: Carney said that the election would have “little impact at federal level” on the short-term rental industry, and that Airbnb was constantly talking to senators and federal lawmakers on state regulations. On AI: Carney said that it was good to be “humble” around AI predictions ...
Property management startup Rabbu raises $1.5m - Short Term …
WEBJan 30, 2019 · US: Online short-term rental property management startup Rabbu has raised $1.5 million in funding from Agilis Equity Partners and angel investors. Currently, property owners engage with Rabbu in two different ways. Property owners can sign up to a fixed plan, whereby they sign a long-term lease with Rabbu and receive pre-determined monthly ...
Sentral launches and establishes flexible living category
WEBJul 27, 2021 · Reading Time: 3 minutes US: Sentral, a network of urban residential communities, has launched in Denver, and in doing so, established a new flexible living category that aims to “redefine the way people live, travel and work”.. The new category, called Home+, is designed to combine the comforts of home with the adventure of travel, and offer both designer furnished and unfurnished homes ...
Awaze buys three holiday rental firms in UK and Denmark
WEBMay 20, 2021 · Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Vacation rental and holiday resorts company, Awaze, has announced the purchase of three new holiday rental firms based in the UK and Denmark. The company, which owns travel brands including Hoseasons, Cottages.com Landal GreenParks, James Villa Holidays and Novasol, is expanding in the wake of what it calls a “domestic holiday boom across the continent” and ...
Cabana suspends camper van rental operations - Short Term Rentals
WEBJan 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 …
Portoro premieres first market with StayLocalAustin acquisition
WEBJan 31, 2023 · US: Texas-based vacation rental management startup Portoro has launched its maiden market in Austin, Texas, with the acquisition of StayLocalAustin. The acquisition takes place with immediate effect, with Portoro taking over all aspects of rental management, development, and concierge services. …