VRMA 2024 takeaways: AJL Atelier CEO Simon Lehmann
US: AJL Atelier CEO Simon Lehmann speaks to STRz at the 2024 VRMA International Conference in Phoenix.
AJL Atelier hires Gruber to drive new M&A projects
Switzerland: Boutique advisory firm AJL Atelier has confirmed the appointment of Markus Gruber as its new M&A projects and growth lead.
Touch Stay acquired by Czech group itrinity
UK / Czechia: Touch Stay, which creates digital guest welcome books for short-term vacation rentals, has been sold to itrinity, the portfolio company behind five existing software-as-a-service [SaaS] companies including UptimeRobot.com, GeoTargetly.com and Mangools.com, effective from 1 May 2024.
AJL Atelier unveils 2024 short-term rental industry landscape
Worldwide: Boutique advisory firm AJL Atelier has unveiled its 2024 short-term rental industry landscape, mapping out more than 450 of the most important companies in the industry, including property management companies, technology and service providers.
AJL Atelier hires Callahan to lead M&A team
Switzerland: Boutique consulting firm AJL Atelier has hired Travis Callahan as its new partner, president, and head of M&A [mergers and acquisitions].
Cambon Partners and AJL Atelier announce official partnership
France / Switzerland: Travel boutique investment bank Cambon Partners and consulting firm AJL Atelier have formed an official partnership to offer a combined service to companies looking to buy, sell or fundraise.
Property managers “sleepwalking into a crisis”
Worldwide: Simon Lehmann, co-founder and CEO of boutique advisory firm AJL Atelier, discusses how short-term rental property managers can “clean up” in the year ahead if they learn from operational and supply mistakes from the pandemic.
Viadi Group acquires majority interest in WhereToStay.com
Switzerland: Independent investment company Viadi Group SA has acquired a majority interest in villa rental company WhereToStay.com.
Vacation Rental Technology Landscape overview 2023
Worldwide: AJL Atelier CEO Simon Lehmann joins STRz editor Paul Stevens in conversation to discuss his company’s newly released Vacation Rental Technology Landscape.
A new reality for travel and hospitality: STRz 2023 predictions
Worldwide: Read our predictions for the global short-term rental industry in 2023.