limehome expands into French market
France: German property management company limehome has entered the French market, announcing 25 apartments in Paris Suresnes and 19 in the historic old town of Versailles within the next 12 months.
OYO-owned vacation rental brand DanCenter debuts in India
India: Oravel Stays, the parent company of global hospitality chain OYO, has announced that its European vacation rental brand, DanCenter, is to officially launch in India – the country where OYO is headquartered.
Airbnb reports earnings boost as co-founder joins DOGE
Airbnb shares rose by more than 13 per cent on Friday after the company released better-then-expected Q4 results, boosted by strong international travel demand.
San Antonio hotel converted into apartments for short-term stays
US: Flexible-use hospitality and multifamily operator Placemakr will launch 28 short-stay apartments housed in the former Continental Hotel in San Antonio on 6 March 2025. The Washington DC-based operator Placemakr has worked in partnership with real estate developer Weston Urban on the project, known as The Continental, powered by Placemakr. The building has been vacant […]
Airbnb issues warning over online scams
Airbnb has warned that young people are particularly at risk of online fraud, in a message to customers booking holidays through its website.
HomeToGo acquires Interhome for €160 million
Germany/Switzerland: HomeToGo has signed a binding agreement to acquire Interhome, a Switzerland-based company and one of the largest holiday property providers in Europe.
Florida-based property manager files for bankruptcy
Luxury vacation rental company Nomade Villa Collection LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Dallas appeal court quashes STR ban
A Dallas-area appeals court has ruled that the city can’t enforce two ordinances banning the operation of short-term rentals in some parts of Dallas.
Mint House acquires Locale to expand residential hospitality offer
US: Flexible living operator Mint House has acquired residential hospitality company Locale. The transaction includes both cash and stock with Mint House investors supporting the deal through the investment of additional capital. Locale’s properties will be rebranded and integrated into Mint House’s portfolio, bringing the company to a total of 22 properties in 13 US […]
Four Seasons unveils luxury resort and residence plans in UAE
UAE / Worldwide: Luxury hospitality and branded residential company, Four Seasons, and Ras Al Khaimah-based real estate developer, RAK Properties, have unveiled plans for a new beach resort and private residences as part of a new flagship 400 hectare master-planned waterfront destination – Mina.