Beyond launches Neyoba, an AI-powered pricing assistant
US: [Sponsored content] Revenue management system Beyond has launched Neyoba, an AI-powered pricing assistant that provides instant insights into pricing, bookings, and performance. Neyoba allows property managers to ask conversational questions about their portfolio, such as “How are my listings in Florida pacing for Christmas week?” or “Which properties don’t yet have bookings for July?” and […]
Arbio raises $36m Series A to build AI-native rental platform
Germany: Berlin-based startup Arbio has raised $36 million in a Series A funding round led by Eurazeo, bringing the company’s total funding to more than $45 million. Other backers include OpenOcean, Atlantic Labs, and angel investors Philipp Freise and Justin Reizes (KKR), Johannes Reck and Tao Tao (GetYourGuide), and Din Bisevac (Buena). Arbio describes itself […]
Hospitable launches Owner Portals
US: Property management software provider Hospitable has launched Owner Portals, a new feature that allows property managers to share real-time performance data with property managers, aiming to increase transparency, reduce admin, and strengthen relationships. The portals give owners instant access to key data such as live calendars, occupancy rates, nightly prices, and revenue summaries, without […]
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 […]
GuestyVal 2025 Highlights
[Mexico City] GuestyVal 2025 brought together leaders, founders and innovators from across the global short-term rental industry for three days of insights, debate and networking in Mexico City. In this video, Short Term Rentalz asked both attendees and Guesty what this event meant to them and what the key takeaways were.
Insights and key takeaways from GuestyVal 2025
EMEA/Mexico: This years’ GuestyVal was held in Mexico City [10-12 September] bringing together influential figures from across the global short-term and vacation rental industry to share insights on the key challenges facing the sector The three-day event, held in the heart of Mexico City, opened with a welcome reception at Hacienda San Juan, followed by […]
VRMA Chair Jodi Refosco on what to expect at VRMA Las Vegas 2025
USA: [Sponsored Content] VRMA Chair Jodi Refosco shares what attendees can expect from VRMA Las Vegas 2025
Shortyz Awards 2026: Save the Date!
UK: We’re delighted to announce that the Shortyz Awards will return to The Westin London City on Tuesday 21 April 2026 for another year of celebrating excellence across the short-term rental sector. Now in its seventh year, the Shortyz will once again bring together leaders, innovators, and rising stars from around the world for an […]
Casago franchise Bolivar Vacations takes on 90+ former Vacasa homes
US: Casago franchise partner Bolivar Vacations has doubled its portfolio on the Texas Gulf Coast after taking on the management of more than 90 vacation homes previously operated by Vacasa. Led by local operator Felipe Caldeira, Bolivar Vacations joined the Casago network in 2024 and has since built a reputation for high owner satisfaction and […]
Airbnb to “go significantly more aggressively into hotels,” says CEO
US: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has outlined plans to expand the number of hotels listed on the platform, signalling a shift towards a broader accommodation offering. During the company’s Q2 2025 earnings call, Chesky said Airbnb would be “going significantly more aggressively into hotels”, with a focus on independent and boutique properties, particularly outside North […]