Airbnb unveils top ten trending UK destinations in 2021
UK: Airbnb has unveiled the top ten trending destinations in the UK, ahead of what is expected to be a bumper summer for staycations with international travel plans still in doubt. The latest list is based on year-on-year search growth of destinations compared to the same time a year ago, in the early stages of […]
Evolve expands executive team and reports record growth
US: Denver-based vacation rental management company Evolve has expanded its executive team with the appointment of Mara Castro as its new senior vice president of customer experience. Castro previously served as head of customer experience at online retailer Warby Parker, where she led a team of 700+ team members during her ten-year tenure. She was […]
Operto and Smoobu partner to provide smart property solutions
Canada: Property automation software company Operto Guest Technologies has partnered with Smoobu, an all-in-one property management solution for short-term and vacation rentals, bringing together the guest, manager and ancillary service providers under one operating system. Through the partnership, property managers using Smoobu will be able to access Connect, Operto’s flagship software solution, to deliver a […]
Guesty confirms acquisition of fellow PMS MyVR
Israel / US: Property management platform Guesty, which automates and streamlines all complex operational needs accompanying short-term rental management, has announced that it has acquired another leading property management software in MyVR. According to Guesty, the deal “effectively makes the company the largest short-term rental property management platform worldwide”. Guesty’s investment showcases the promise of 2021 as […]
Top tips to help consumers make the most of their UK staycations
UK: The UK Short Term Accommodation Association [STAA], the UK trade body representing the short-term rental sector, has highlighted the relevant government guidelines to help consumers make informed and compliant decisions about taking holiday trips this spring. Here are the STAA’s six tips on booking staycations: Take a series of city breaks There is a […]