Journey to launch curated loyalty programme for STRs and hotels
USA: Curated travel rewards platform Journey has launched to redefine loyalty in the travel sector, as it plans to launch a points-based loyalty programme in spring 2025.
Kindred confirms $15m Series A raise
US: Members-only home-swapping network Kindred has confirmed that it has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round.
Plum Guide partners with private network ONDA
UK: London-based curated home rental collection Plum Guide has announced a collaboration with private community network ONDA to “pioneer” ‘hybrid hospitality’ in the short-term rental segment.
STAA waives fees for small corporate and new members for two months
UK: The UK Short Term Accommodation Association [STAA] has announced that it is to waive its membership fees for the next two months for some of its existing corporate members and all new members. The chair of the trade body representing the short-term rental sector, Merilee Karr, said: “In these unprecedented times, where the travel […]