Samara secures $41m in Series A funding round
US: Samara, the latest venture launched by Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia which adds small homes to people’s backyards through its Backyard product, has secured $41 million in a Series A funding round.
Awaze closes James Villas brand as 40 jobs put at risk
Europe: European managed vacation rental business Awaze has announced the forthcoming closure of its James Villas brand as it focuses on the future growth of its core portfolio.
Watch: STRz Summit London 2023 highlights
UK: Short-term / vacation rental industry leaders, ranging from CEOs and founders to investors, property managers and OTAs, gathered in London [18 October] to address the key topics and questions facing the segment and how it is positioned in the wider travel, hospitality and real estate landscape.
2023 VRMA International Conference insights and takeaways
US: More than 2,500 short-term / vacation rental industry professionals from around the world gathered at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando to attend the latest annual edition of the VRMA International Conference.