Shroff pledges $5m to fund COVID-19 vaccine development
UAE: UAE-based entrepreneur Khurram Shroff has announced that he is joining British biotechnology firm Vaxbio as its strategic advisor while the company aims to produce a vaccine for the coronavirus. Shroff, who is chairman of Dubai-based investment firm IBC Group Limited and the general partner of Gallery Suites Vacation Rentals, is investing $5 million in […]
Tracxn identifies emerging online travel startups
Worldwide: Tracxn, an AI-based business analytics software platform, has identified what it believes will be the future of travel start-ups. While the list is mostly headed up by business solutions and experience platforms, various short-term and extended stay rental platforms are listed as rising stars. Heading the list on that front is Lyric, a rising […]
Better B&B aiming to deploy global model for sustainable philanthropy
Worldwide: Sharing economy hospitality booking engine Better B&B, which describes itself as the “first sustainable social impact booking platform” says it is set to deploy a “global model for sustainable philanthropy”, by capitalising on the sharing economy. The company is seeking to provide a better understanding of the sharing economy market for hospitality, in that hosts […]
Airbnb launches service for Italian medics fighting COVID-19
Italy: In its ongoing effort to support the fight against COVID-19 coronavirus, Airbnb has introduced a new programme to house medics. “Airbnb for Doctors and Nurses” will provide accommodation to those engaged in medical care for the virus, with costs covered by the company. The company has partnered with Milanese host organisation OspitaMi, accessing the […]
Merilee Karr: How to safeguard the future of the short-term rental economy
UK: Merilee Karr, chair of the UK Short-Term Accommodation Association [UK STAA] and CEO of UnderTheDoormat, pens an open letter to the UK Government on how it should safeguard the future of the short-term rental economy. Three things the government should focus on: Measures that will safeguard jobs and enable faster growth ‘bounce back’ Maintaining […]
Abode PR: Don’t stop communicating during times of uncertainty
Worldwide: In a piece that originally appeared on the Abode PR website, account manager Helen Wedgewood underlines the importance of communicating, specifically sharing ideas and exchanging information, at times such as these of great uncertainty in the wider world. To communicate – to share or exchange information, news or ideas During the current climate of […]