RentalGuardian introduces Master Cancel programme
US: Leading provider of automated digital travel and property protection services, RentalGuardian, has introduced a new insurance programme. Master Cancel aims to allow property managers to provide the most flexible cancellations policies to guests. The programme reimburses property managers for cancellations occurring between two and 60 days prior to check-in, regardless of travel insurance. The […]
Natural Retreats acquires 360 Blue
US: Luxury vacation rental management firm Natural Retreats has announced its acquisition of Florida-based 360 Blue. 360 Blue is the premier vacation rental management operator in the Emerald Coast region. The company offers properties in a variety of popular Florida destinations, including Watercolor, Watersound, Rosemary Beach, and Destin. 360 Blue has also expanded into the […]
Rentals United appoints Truitt as head of revenue success
Barcelona: Enterprise channel management solution Rentals United has emphasised the importance of revenue optimisation strategies for short-term property managers by bringing in Doug Truitt as its new head of revenue success. In the newly-created role of head of revenue success, Truitt will strive to combine Rental United’s channel management technology with sophisticated and individualised revenue optimisation strategy for its […]
Scottish islanders call holiday homes “economic clearance”
UK: A group of Scottish islanders have accused holiday homes of causing “economic clearance,” due to rising property prices. Outsiders purchasing second homes and holiday lets have been accused of underpinning a prohibitive price increase. The complaint was listed in an open letter published across multiple social media sites. Campaigners from various islands claimed that […]
Tight lockdown restrictions to come into force in England
UK: Coming into force Monday 14 September, social gatherings of more than six people in England are to be banned by law following anxiety over the sharp rise in coronavirus cases, in a further tightening of lockdown restrictions. As of next week, a £100 fine can be issued by the police to those groups which exceed the […]
50 Urban Innovators changing the way we live- Part One
Worldwide: In the lead up to URBAN LIVING FESTIVAL 2020: stay-live-work, taking place 25-26 November at Tobacco Dock in London, International Hospitality Media has created a list of 50 people who have changed urban life. These 50 have led some of the most dynamic, exciting and successful businesses in the UK and abroad, all of […]
Industry pioneer and Autohost co-founder, Anton Zilberberg, passes away
Canada: Anton Zilberberg, the CEO and co-founder of intelligent guest screening and registration company, Autohost.ai, has passed away. According to close friend, and co-founder and CEO of Rent Responsibly, David Krauss, Zilberberg died of “natural yet unknown causes” while camping with his family on Sunday 6 September. He leaves behind his wife, Ela, and two […]
RockSTRz webinar series promo video unveiled before 15 September debut
Worldwide: ShortTermRentalz has unveiled the promo video for its upcoming RockSTRz webinar series. Hosted by ShortTermRentalz editor Paul Stevens, the four-part series will take place on fortnightly Tuesdays from 15 September 2020. Check out the video to find out all of the information you need on how to sign up for the four webinars in […]