Wander launches and secures $7m in funding
US: Texas-based smart home rental platform Wander has launched and secured $7 million in an initial funding round. The funding round was led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation from AuthenticVentures and other angel investors. The startup, which aims to empower remote workers to turn their workstation into an “unforgettable travel experience”, intends to use the investment to continue […]
Eurobarometer survey shows need to consider impacts on communities
Europe: Short-term rentals improve the attractiveness of tourism service offerings in the European Union [EU] although the impacts on their wider communities will need to be considered, according to a recent survey on the segment published by Eurobarometer. The survey, conducted in September across the continent, maintains that, in order to ensure the future development […]
Five reasons to look forward to VITUR Summit 2021
Spain: STRz editor Paul Stevens speaks to Carlos Perez-Lanzac de Lorca, founder of VITUR Summit, about five things attendees can most look forward to about this year’s version of the event in Malaga [28-29 October]. Visit the VITUR Summit website here for all the ticket information you need.