Soft launch for Culture Trip OTA
UK: London-based media and content start-up Culture Trip has announced a soft launch for its OTA platform. The company, which last year raised $80 million to develop a travel business, has started the roll out of booking capability integrated into its curated content. A soft launch went live this week with a “contextualised” accommodation-only booking […]
RedAwning highlights Austin as rental hotspot
US: RedAwning has released an in-depth market report that explores the rise of alternative accommodation inventory and demand in Austin, Texas. Austin saw 30 million visitors and US$8.7 billion in tourism-generated revenue in 2018 with alternative accommodation demand making headway on that of hotels The report highlights the significant impact travel has had on the […]
Klevio announces partnership with Hostmaker
UK: Klevio, a manufacture of smart intercom systems, has announced a partnership with home rental service provider Hostmaker. Hosts will be offered an exclusive rate to install Klevio, so guests can gain access to the property via an app on their phone. Rather than replacing your lock and keys, Klevio One connects to an existing […]