Sonder launches on GDS to expand into business travel
US: Next-generation lodging company Sonder has announced that it has launched on the Global Distribution System [GDS] and that it is now partnered with a number of high-profile travel management companies [TMCs] and consortia, including Egencia and TripActions, among other partners. Kristen Richter, vice president of sales at Sonder, said: “Sonder’s launch on the GDS […]
Autohost rolls out authority reporting feature
Canada: Guest-screening and verification software provider, Autohost, is launching its authority reporting feature, designed to help property managers easily navigate the increased regulations being introduced for short-term rentals worldwide. Governments and other legal entities, such as Homeowner Associations [HOAs] and real estate developers, have increased their focus on short-term rentals in an effort to curb incidents and […]
NAVIS acquired by private equity-backed Revinate
US: Direct booking hospitality tech platform NAVIS has been acquired by hotel guest marketing platform Revinate, which is backed by private equity firm Serent Capital. The combined company, which will be called Revinate, will focus on leveraging a robust guest data backbone to power strong direct booking conversion across both online and offline channels, and […]
AvantStay accelerates growth and US market expansion
US: Premier next-generation hospitality platform AvantStay is maintaining its rapid growth and market expansion strategy by adding a large portfolio of homes in Oahu, Hawaii; Joshua Tree, California; Charleston and Hilton Head, South Carolina; Vail, Colorado; and Smoky Mountains, Tennessee. The property additions brings AvantStay’s portfolio to more than 600 homes in the United States, […]
Agenda for new Short Stay Summit unveiled
UK: The agenda for the new Short Stay Summit, the European conference for the short-term and holiday rental industry, has been announced. The event, which is being held on Tuesday 14 September 2021 at Tobacco Dock in London, has been organised by the European Holiday Home Association [EHHA], the UK Short Term Accommodation Association [STAA] […]