HomeExchange acquires Love Home Swap

France / UK: French home exchange platform HomeExchange has announced the acquisition of British competitor Love Home Swap.
UPDATE: Business ministers approve EU data collection legislation

Europe: As expected, EU business ministers have approved new rules for short-term rental booking platforms across the European Union, including Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia Group and TripAdvisor.
Techvestor plans property acquisitions and Florida expansion

US: Technology development and real estate investment firm, Techvestor, has announced that it plans to acquire further short-term rental properties in the year ahead, as well as expanding into Florida.
Short Stay Summit 2023 programme highlights revealed

UK: The programme highlights and some of its speakers and panellists for this year’s Short Stay Summit, being held on Thursday 27 April [the day after the 2023 Shortyz Awards] at Old Billingsgate in central London, have been revealed.