2023 Shortyz Awards interviews: John Keggin, Island Escapes

UK / Isle of Man: STRz speaks to John Keggin, managing director of Island Escapes, the recipient of the Consumer champion award at the 2023 Shortyz Awards.
PSG leads fresh $175m capital raise for Hostaway

Canada / Finland: All-in-one vacation rental software and management system, Hostaway, has announced a $175 million capital raise.
Minut launches cigarette smoke detection on No Tobacco Day

Worldwide: To mark World No Tobacco Day [organised by the WHO – World Health Organisation], property monitoring company Minut has launched its latest innovation – cigarette detection – to prevent indoor smoking.
Bob W opens its doors in the Netherlands

Finland / Netherlands: Tech-powered short-term rental operator Bob W’s growth trajectory is continuing with openings in two of Amsterdam’s most fashionable districts.
Modernist holiday home collection launches in the UK

UK: Online real estate connection platform Modernist Estates has launched a curated collection of midcentury holiday home properties across the UK, all of which have been handpicked for their “architectural quality and histories”.