Marriott International expands European home-sharing pilot
Europe: Marriott International has announced the expansion of its home-sharing pilot to include Paris, Rome and Lisbon in addition to London. From 2 October, travellers can choose from more than 340 properties across four European markets with the opportunity to earn and redeem points across Marriott’s award-winning loyalty platform, including Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred […]
Destination Residences Hawaii announces its acquisition of Classic Resorts
Hawaii: Destination Residences Hawaii has announced the acquisition of Classic Resorts Limited of Lahaina, a collection of five luxury condominium resorts and vacation homes in Maui and the Island of Hawai’i. These properties will expand Destination Residences Hawaii’s existing portfolio throughout the islands, joining Makena Surf, Polo Beach Club, Wailea Beach Villas, Wailea Ekahi Village, […]
Washington D.C and Airbnb to fight over proposed second home rental bill
Washington D.C: Washington D.C. and Airbnb are set to fight over a proposed bill which would prevent homeowners from renting out their second homes through Airbnb or other short-term rental companies. Advocates of the bill say blocking second home rentals would preserve neighbourhoods and prevent buildings from being turned into hotel-like properties with travellers coming […]
New York-based Domio aims to become the ‘Airbnb of group travel’
United States: Vacation rental company Domio aims to become the ‘Airbnb of group travel’ after announcing a $50 million joint venture with private equity firm Upper90 to open aparthotel properties. The New York-based company is renting out curated vacation apartments to group travellers and started out by targeting young people travelling together in groups. It […]
Older Airbnb hosts or ’empty nesters’ on the rise in Ireland
Ireland: The number of older Airbnb hosts – also known as ’empty nesters’ – is rising at a rapid rate in Ireland. Airbnb say people over the age of 60 are the fastest-growing host demographic, with the numbers increasing 34 per cent since last year. There are now more than 3,300 hosts in this age […]