Hostfully adds $4m to seed funding round
US: Software-as-a-service [SaaS] startup Hostfully has followed up on its success at the 2022 Shortyz Awards by adding $4 million to its seed funding round.
Tuesday 12 Dec [4pm GMT]: STRz trends
Hosted by STRz editor Paul Stevens Sponsored by Minut and PriceLabs Five industry leaders provide their insights and predictions for the major trends that will play out in the short-term rental industry in the year ahead. You will learn: A preview of our predictions for the year ahead in the global short-term rental industry Speakers: […]
Tuesday 21 Nov [4pm GMT]: Building a short-term rental brand or empire
Hosted by STRz editor Paul Stevens Sponsored by Minut and PriceLabs At a time when the short-term rental industry is as fragmented as it is, it has arguably never been more important for brands to stand out and distinguish themselves from the competition, thereby challenging the recognised status quo. Entrepreneurs continue to build and scale […]
Tuesday 7 Nov [4pm GMT]: Rising STRz round table
Hosted by STRz editor Paul Stevens Sponsored by Minut and PriceLabs Five rising stars from across the global short-term rental industry will join together to present their ideas and priorities for the future of the segment, outlining both the challenges and opportunities facing it, as well as to demonstrate the need for fresh voices to […]
Tuesday 10 Oct [4pm BST]: Pitch to Paul
Hosted by STRz editor Paul Stevens Sponsored by Minut & PriceLabs Step into the virtual Dragon’s Den / Shark Tank as we hear pitches from three innovative short-term rental startups seeking investment, and then hear live feedback from the expert panel of leaders and investors. that could potentially lead to funding opportunities. You will learn: […]
OYO puts IPO plans on hold until at least September
India: Hospitality unicorn OYO is said to be putting its IPO plans on hold to until at least September in a bid to ride out the volatility of the pandemic-affected markets.
Tuesday 19 Sept [4pm BST]: Leading on advocacy round table: Why your industry needs you
Hosted by STRz editor Paul Stevens Sponsored by Minut & PriceLabs As more and more authorities and governments around the world announce tighter restrictions on the short-term rental sector in their respective markets, this round table session will address the existential threats facing the industry, how advocacy groups and leaders are working with regulators to […]
iTrip Vacations opens new franchise in Chattanooga
US: Short-term rental property management company iTrip Vacations has opened a new franchise in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Airbnb to check out of China on 30 July
China: Airbnb is set to shutter its domestic tourism business and experience listings in China in July as a result of the effects of the country’s lockdowns and restrictions