Hospitable debuts Connect tool to ensure direct access to OTAs

US: Vacation rental software provider Hospitable has announced the launch of Hospitable Connect, making it the first property management software [PMS] in the world to provide third-party tech platforms with direct access to online travel agents [OTAs] without an integration.
The new way to save in 2024 – VacayMyWay

[SPONSORED CONTENT] Online vacation rental platform VacayMyWay explains how it aims to simplify the booking process for guests and listing process for hosts, with a focus on pricing transparency, ID verification, damage protection, open communication, trust and clarity in the vacation rental travel experience.
Abode Worldwide releases STR Tech Index

UK: Abode Worldwide, a public relations firm at the forefront of hospitality and lodging, has released its inaugural Short-Term Rental Tech Index, which is described as the most comprehensive guide to the tech tools shaping the sector to date.
Airbnb reports defiant outlook in “inflection year” despite Q4 losses

US: Airbnb has projected a defiant outlook for the year ahead which it views as an “inflection point” for the business, despite posting an unexpectedly high loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 in its latest earnings report.
Dancenter to invest DKK 350m in Denmark over next five years

Denmark: OYO Vacation Homes rental brand Dancenter has announced plans to invest DKK 350 million in its native Denmark over the next five years.
Report: Surge in “fraudulent” council home renting in the UK

UK: An investigation by the i newspaper has uncovered evidence that council homes are increasingly being rented out fraudulently as holiday lets.