Airbnb stops animal ride experiences at Pyramids of Giza
Egypt: Airbnb has agreed to stop promoting and selling tickets for animal ride experiences at Egypt’s Great Pyramids of Giza.
Plans announced to adopt stronger STR regulations in Egypt
Egypt: The Egyptian Government has announced plans to tighten short-term rental regulations in the country.
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.
COP27: Time for leaders to step up to the sustainability plate
Egypt: As COP27 takes place in Egypt, STRz asks several passionate environmentalists in the short-term rental sector to give their perspective of what is needed in our industry.
Seqoon receives $500k in pre-seed investment
Egypt: Cairo-based vacation home co-ownership startup Seqoon has raised $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round.
OYO plans expansion into Egypt
Egypt: OYO Hotels & Homes has set its sight on the Egyptian market, following expansions into the UAE and Saudi Arabia. OYO has reportedly been speaking with local hospitality professionals to determine their final steps. The company is aiming to take advantage of the Egyptian market during a period of post-pandemic freeze for hospitality. It […]
Airbnb targeting key growth markets in Africa for sustainable tourism strategy
Africa: Africa is becoming a key cornerstone of Airbnb’s sustainable tourism strategy with the continent containing three of its top growth markets, according to an official of the home-sharing service. More than 3.5 million customers have stayed with Airbnb hosts across the continent since the company began operating there, with roughly half of those coming […]