SCALE Show 2024: STAA chief executive Andy Fenner
Spain: UK Short Term Accommodation Association [STAA] chief executive Andy Fenner speaks to STRz at the 2024 SCALE Show in Barcelona.
Tax legislation set to be introduced in France by early autumn
France: New nationwide legislation that will close tax loopholes for short-term rental platforms in France is expected to be officially approved in early June, ahead of a formal introduction into law by early autumn.
BirdNest closes pre-Series A funding round
Egypt: Egyptian proptech startup BirdNest has closed an undisclosed – but “significant” – pre-Series A funding round as it sets its sights on further international expansion.
Scottish Government proposes licensing scheme amendments
UK: A consultation period ends today [29 May] on proposed amendments by the Scottish Government to the holiday let licensing scheme that came into effect in October 2023.
Peerspace hires Yuann as new CEO
US: Peerspace, a marketplace for hourly venue rentals for meetings, productions and events, has announced that it has hired Kevin Yuann as its new CEO.