ÖÖD Group secures investment from Bayard Capital

Estonia/Australia: Estonia-based nature hospitality brand ÖÖD Group, known for its mirror-house cabins, has secured investment from Australian family-owned growth investor Bayard Capital to accelerate its global expansion. Known for its mirror-clad ÖÖD Mirror House design manufactured in Estonia and the US since 2016, the company launched an international hospitality arm in 2022 via its ÖÖD […]
Marriott launches Outdoors platform and new brand

US: Marriott International has announced the launch of Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, a new digital platform designed to connect travellers with outdoor-focused stays and experiences. The platform allows users to search across more than 450 hotels, 50,000 Homes & Villas, and curated tours and activities linked to outdoor pursuits such as skiing, hiking, surfing, and scuba […]
Marriott signs founding deals with outdoor lodging brands

US: Marriott International has expansed its outdoor-focused lodging offerings by signing founding deals with two experiential travel brands – Postcard Cabins and Trailborn.
STRz Summit 2023 session focus: Redefining the outdoor lodging segment

UK: In our seventh session focus feature ahead of the inaugural STRz Summit in London on Wednesday 18 October, we take stock of the fortunes in the outdoor lodging segment with ‘Redefining the outdoor lodging market, what’s next?’.