Otamiser unveils AI-powered tool AutoRank
Belgium: Otamiser, which claims to be the world’s first online travel agency [OTA] ranking management platform, has announced its expansion into the short-term rental industry with the launch of AutoRank.
More details emerge on Czech legislation set for 2025 introduction
Czechia: More details have emerged on incoming short-term rental regulations in the Czech capital of Prague and the rest of the country, which look set to come into effect in July 2025.
Revnest buys Hungry Robots to expand data capabilities
US: Revnest, a real estate marketplace for buying and selling vacation homes, has announced that it has acquired vacation rental data provider Hungry Robots.
STRz Podcast 52: Bart-Jan Leyts, Otamiser
Belgium: For episode 52 of the ShortTermRentalz podcast, we’re joined by Bart-Jan Leyts, founder and CEO of Otamiser.
New ‘junk fee’ transparency law comes into effect in California
US: Sweeping new laws have come into effect in the US state of California that require travel sellers and other types of businesses to include all mandatory fees or last-minute charges in the upfront displayed price.
Directo emerges from stealth with $1m pre-seed funding
Spain: Directo, a Chrome extension that helps travellers find the best commission-free accommodation deals for short-term rentals and hotels, has emerged from stealth mode and announced a $1 million pre-seed round fundraise.
A new era for STRs: Skift Short Term Rental Summit 2024
US: STRz attended the annual Skift Short Term Rental Summit in New York City, gathering high-profile and compelling leaders from across the industry to discuss the pressing topics for the future of the sector.
Boostly and I-PRAC partner to elevate trust in direct bookings
UK: Online hospitality training platform Boostly has become the exclusive website design agency partner of I-PRAC [International Property Rental Approval Certification] – a collaboration that is set to inject “unparalleled trust and verification into direct booking websites”.
Hospitable debuts Connect tool to ensure direct access to OTAs
US: Vacation rental software provider Hospitable has announced the launch of Hospitable Connect, making it the first property management software [PMS] in the world to provide third-party tech platforms with direct access to online travel agents [OTAs] without an integration.
Rentals United debuts Channelizer tool
Spain: Barcelona-based channel management solution Rentals United has launched the Channelizer, a no-cost tool to help property managers discover the best channels for their properties.