Wander secures $100m debt facility to accelerate portfolio growth

US: Austin-based smart home rental platform Wander has secured $100 million in a debt facility from Credit Suisse.
Airbnb debuts ‘Airbnb-friendly’ apartments with landlord partnerships

US: Airbnb has announced that it is introducing ‘Airbnb-friendly’ apartments, a listing service exclusively for assets that allow short-term rentals in the United States.
Travala adds short-term rentals via Dtravel integration

Worldwide: Cryptocurrency-friendly online travel platform Travala.com has announced that it will enable travellers to book vacation rentals directly with hosts via an integration with web3 vacation rental platform Dtravel.
limehome announces Portugal expansion plans

Germany / Portugal: Munich-based hospitality technology provider and apartment operator, limehome, is continuing its European expansion course with a contract signing in Portugal.
UK STAA appoints Andy Fenner as CEO

UK: The UK Short Term Accommodation Association [STAA] has appointed Andy Fenner as its CEO.