OYO and Sunday parent company rebrands as PRISM
UK: Oravel Stays Limited, the parent company of Sunday Hotels and OYO in the UK, has rebranded as PRISM to represent its growing global portfolio and premium hospitality focus.
Housing secretary resigns over council tax payment shortfall on holiday home
UK: Housing secretary and deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has resigned over failing to pay enough stamp duty on a holiday home and breaking the ministerial code. She has also resigned as deputy leader of the Labour Party. Rayner referred herself to the independent ethics adviser Laurie Magnus after admitting to not paying enough stamp […]
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 […]
PriceLabs report shows London holiday let prices surged 17% despite fewer bookings
UK: According to the latest PriceLabs STR Index, holiday let prices in London increased by 17% year-on-year in June, despite a 10.9% drop in occupancy compared to the previous year. This surge in prices occurred during one of the hottest Junes on record, with fewer travellers opting for stays in the capital. The Index, which […]
The challenge of scaling up: Women in short-term rentals
Worldwide: Lisa Roads, CEO of The Holiday Property Coach, and Daniela Derin, co-founder of Skol Apartments Marbella, share their experiences as women scaling in the STR industry and offer solutions to help other women overcome barriers. As the global STR sector continues to gain momentum, scaling an STR business in 2025 remains a formidable challenge. […]
Travel Chapter acquires Beach Retreats
UK: Beach Retreats, the self-catering holiday brand, has been acquired by Travel Chapter to support its growth and expand its service offering to property owners and guests. Previously owned by Watergate Bay Hotel, Beach Retreats manages a portfolio of over 230 coastal properties in Cornwall, all within walking distance of the beach. As part of […]
ASAP, PASC and ASSC strike alliance
UK: Trade bodies the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), the Professional Association of Self-Caterers UK (PASC UK), and the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) will work together to address legislative and regulatory challenges within the UK’s short-term and serviced accommodation sectors. The associations will maintain individual identities and member services while coordinating efforts on key legislative fronts where shared interests […]
Island Escapes acquired by Sapphire Holidays
UK: Marketing and property management service, Island Escapes, has been acquired by self-catering holiday letting agency, Sapphire Holidays Ltd. Island Escapes manages more than 150 holiday properties across the Isle of Man. The business will continue to operate under its existing brand identity from its Castletown base, with all staff remaining in place. Its founder, […]
RMS appoints new CFO to support global expansion
UK: RMS, a global hospitality platform serving hotels, motels, serviced apartments, campgrounds and short-term rentals, has appointed Chetan Arjun as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as part of its wider strategy to strengthen executive leadership and accelerate international growth. Arjun brings more than 20 years of experience across the technology and software sectors, including […]
Legionella warning issued for UK property managers
UK: Yesterday, UK hoteliers, holiday let owners and bed and breakfast operators were urged to prioritise Legionella risk control for the summer season, as Legionella cases in the UK have reached an all-time high. Legionnaires’ disease is a lung infection caused by inhaling droplets of water containing Legionella bacteria, which can be fatal. The bacteria […]