Spacest acquires TheHomeLike.com domain and brand to expand in corporate rentals
Italy: Milan‑based proptech company Spacest.com has acquired the domain name, logo, and brand of TheHomeLike.com, formerly owned by German proptech Homelike, as part of its accelerated expansion across Europe. The acquisition, announced on 2 July 2025, does not include Homelike’s property listings but will see all website traffic redirected to Spacest.com. Founded in 2015, Homelike […]
Airbnb trials “reserve now, pay later” in US
US/Canada: Airbnb has begun testing a “reserve now, pay later” feature in the US and Canada, allowing guests to secure bookings without paying upfront.
Airbnb’s anti-party technology takes effect over July Fourth holiday weekend
US: Short-term rental platform Airbnb is utilising anti-party technology across the US to block high-risk reservations ahead of the July Fourth holiday. The platform has used these technologies over the past four years. The company previously reported that they have prevented more than 51,000 potential party-related bookings during Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends […]
RMS unveils new booking engine
US: Hospitality software company RMS has launched a new booking engine, designed to boost direct bookings and streamline guest interactions, at HITEC 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The booking engine is optimised for mobile and desktop use, and enables properties to integrate with guest-facing platforms such as chatbots, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. These tools support live […]
Hotels named as main cause of overtourism in EU, says Airbnb
US: New data from online accommodation platform Airbnb is challenging assumptions about short-term rentals and overtourism, suggesting that traditional hotels remain the dominant force behind growing tourist volumes across the European Union. According to Airbnb’s latest report, Overtourism in the EU, nearly 80 per cent of guest nights in EU destinations in 2024 were spent […]
Airbnb announces FIFA partnership
US: As anticipation grows for major upcoming football events, Airbnb has announced a landmark partnership with FIFA. The collaboration will see Airbnb become the official alternative accommodations and experiences booking platform for several key FIFA tournaments, including the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, FIFA World Cup 2026, and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. Over the […]
Under Canvas debuts 12th camp in Washington
US: Under Canvas, the outdoor hospitality company, announced the grand opening of its first Pacific Northwest camp in Washington state, called Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge. Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge is Under Canvas’s 12th camp, located on a 120-acre area in the White Salmon River Valley. Each booking takes place in a safari-inspired canvas […]
Legionella warning issued for UK property managers
UK: Yesterday, UK hoteliers, holiday let owners and bed and breakfast operators were urged to prioritise Legionella risk control for the summer season, as Legionella cases in the UK have reached an all-time high. Legionnaires’ disease is a lung infection caused by inhaling droplets of water containing Legionella bacteria, which can be fatal. The bacteria […]
SuiteOp partners with Smily
France: Today, French platforms SuiteOp and Smily announced a partnership aimed at transforming operations for European property managers. SuiteOp is a guest operations platform that aims to unify hospitality teams and operations, while Smily is a rental software platform for property managers, agencies and concierge services. The partnership between the two platforms will allow SuiteOp […]
Sojourn expands to Outer Banks with Salt Coast Hosts acquisition
US: Sojourn LLC, the short-term rental (STR) company, has acquired Salt Coast Hosts, expanding its reach to Outer Banks, North Carolina. Salt Coast Hosts is a family-owned STR company, providing vacation rental properties to guests visiting the Outer Banks. The acquisition of Salt Coast Hosts will expand Sojourn’s footprint into Outer Banks, a previously untapped […]