Srividya Kalyanaraman

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Airlines

No Cabin Crew Uniforms for Riyadh Air, Says CEO Tony Douglas

Who isn't excited for a new story? Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas vows to upend status quo

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 months ago

No Cabin Crew Uniforms for Riyadh Air, Says CEO Tony Douglas

Short-Term Rentals

UnderTheDoorMat Group Merges With Veeve

It's a merger of equals, for strength, scale and growth.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 months ago

UnderTheDoorMat Group Merges With Veeve

Short-Term Rentals

European Short-Term Rental Brands See Surge in Dealmaking

When an investment banker says the market isn't going to deliver value, it's a wake up call.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 months ago

European Short-Term Rental Brands See Surge in Dealmaking

Short-Term Rentals

Maui Mulls Short-Term Rental Tax Changes to Aid Displaced Wildfire Victims

The proposed legislation uses the carrot and stick approach to secure long-term housing from short-term rentals.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 months ago

Maui Mulls Short-Term Rental Tax Changes to Aid Displaced Wildfire Victims

Short-Term Rentals

Twin Deals

Berlin-based hospitality brand Numa Group has acquired Dutch aparthotels operator YAYS Group from Proprium Capital Partners. The companies did not disclose details of the deal. 

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb, Expedia Cancel X

The UK short-term accommodation association's (UKSTAA) research estimates that there are nearly 2 million potential homes for construction, with up to 1.5 million of them “deliverable” within the next five years.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 months ago

News Blog

France Proposes Value Added Taxes on Airbnb Rentals

The French Senate has greenlit measures to apply value-added tax (VAT) to Airbnb and similar platforms, aiming to address perceived competition imbalances with the hotel sector.  Under the existing system VAT is levied on furnished tourist accommodations based on specific services like breakfast, regular cleaning, and the provision of household linen. The proposed amendment contends…

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 months ago

News Blog

Numa Buys Dutch Rival YAYS Group

Berlin-based hospitality brand Numa Group has acquired Dutch aparthotels operator YAYS Group from Proprium Capital Partners. The companies did not disclose details of the deal.  But the deal was likely funded with Numa's latest fundraising round in September. Numa raised $59 million and said the funds will be used for expansion across Europe.  Together the…

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

The UK Has a Housing Problem. Restricting Rentals Won’t Fix it

Regulating short-term lets may bring rents down marginally, but doesn't change the need for more housing.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 months ago

The UK Has a Housing Problem. Restricting Rentals Won’t Fix it

Tourism

Thailand Expects Only 3.5 million Chinese Tourists This Year Despite Visa Waiver

Thailand granted visa-free entry to Chinese tourists, with 11 million visitors in 2019. What gives?

Reuters | 5 months ago

Thailand Expects Only 3.5 million Chinese Tourists This Year Despite Visa Waiver