The Shortyz 2020 video highlights
London: Relive all of the highs from the first-ever Shortyz Awards for the short-term rental industry with this highlights reel. The awards took place aboard Bateaux London on The Thames on Wednesday 11 March 2020. For more information, visit the Shortyz website here.
Shortyz 2020 winner interviews: Moriya Rockman, Smiling House
Worldwide: ShortTermRentalz catches up with Shortyz 2020 Pioneer Award winner Moriya Rockman [Smiling House Luxury] as she spoke of her pride at winning the accolade and encouraged more women to nominate themselves for the awards in 2021. For more information, visit the Shortyz website here.
OYO offers support for virus-affected Japanese operators
Japan: OYO has announced it will be offering financial support to Japanese hotels in order to join its platform. It falls in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak threatening global hospitality and the cancellation of major events in the space and other segments around the world. The programme, called the OYO Partner Support Programme, offers […]
“Existential threat” of coronavirus to hospitality
UK: Trade association UKHospitality (UKH) has called coronavirus an “existential threat” to the hospitality industry in a letter to Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The BBC has reported that in the letter, UKH chief executive Kate Nicholls suggested broader support for the hospitality sector, claiming that without help “a significant number of jobs” […]
Second Short Stay Show held in London: Review
UK: The second annual Short Stay Show event, sponsored by Booking.com, took place at ExCeL London this week, as industry professionals from across the short-term rental industry united for a one-day conference against the backdrop of the unfolding coronavirus outbreak. The event is primarily aimed at owners, managers and investors of short-term accommodations who were […]
STAA and Locale launch Trusted Hosts buildings management platform
UK: The UK Short Term Accommodation Association [UK STAA] and Locale presented Trusted Hosts, a new prototype buildings management platform, at last week’s Short Stay Show in London. The short-term rental trade body and the digital property management expert company have partnered to create the new prototype technology for the short-let industry. It was unveiled for the […]
Stasher and Blueground announce partnership
UK / Greece: Luggage storage startup Stasher and Greek real estate rental group Blueground have announced a partnership, which will see the latter use the former’s network around the world and give professionals, business people and executives an option to leave their luggage in a safe place before checking in. Blueground offers fully-furnished, tech-enabled apartments […]
Generali Global Assistance’s Chris Carnicelli on the “advent” of the sharing economy
US: ShortTermRentalz spoke to Generali Global Assistance CEO Chris Carnicelli about the company’s offering of travel insurance and assistance services to travellers and its reasoning for expanding further into the sharing economy and the vacation rental segment. Please introduce us to your Generali Global Assistance brand and the services you provide to travellers within the short-term […]
NextPax earns Elite Partner designation from Vrbo/HomeAway
Worldwide: Leading channel management software provider NextPax has been named a Vrbo Elite Partner. The designation is reserved for the highest performing software providers currently working alongside the company’s various partners. Vrbo evaluates its partners based on a variety of factors, including integration levels, technical reliability, and traveller demand for its services. Mike Ortegon, global […]
City Relay unveils City Relay Solutions rebranding
UK: London-based property management company City Relay unveiled its latest brand, City Relay Solutions, at the Short Stay Show at ExCeL London. The company has been operating for the last five years as it seeks to “deliver operational excellence to hospitality clients in London”. The 80-strong team of employees at City Relay Solutions works […]