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Articles tagged “property management companies”

Online Travel

Why Japan’s Vacation Rentals Are Hiring Tech-Savvy Management Companies

It's a U.S. bias to assume that the answer to every hotel or vacation rental problem is to have a nationally branded management company take over operations. But in Japan and elsewhere, many owners of travel accommodation prefer an unbranded, behind-the-scenes management partner.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Why Japan’s Vacation Rentals Are Hiring Tech-Savvy Management Companies

Hotels

Acquisition-Hungry Awaze Refines Its Vacation Rental Strategy in Europe

Awaze is arguably Europe's largest vacation-rentals business for managed properties. While its acquisitions this week are eye-catching, the bigger news is that it's spending roughly $40 million this year on a tech push. That will help it make better use of its assets.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Acquisition-Hungry Awaze Refines Its Vacation Rental Strategy in Europe

Hotels

Vacasa to Buy TurnKey in Ongoing Rollup Led by Private Equity

This deal cements Vacasa status as the largest full-service property manager for whole-home vacation rentals in the U.S. That makes it a rare pure-play bet on alternative accommodations for its private equity backers, which have prompted Vacasa to consolidate more of the sector.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Vacasa to Buy TurnKey in Ongoing Rollup Led by Private Equity

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Vacation Rentals Manager Vacasa Taps New Chief Financial Officer: Is an IPO Far Off?

Today's low-interest rates make it a fine time to buy and rent out second homes in many markets. No wonder Vacasa has hired a new CFO and began acquiring properties again.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Vacation Rentals Manager Vacasa Taps New Chief Financial Officer: Is an IPO Far Off?

Online Travel

Coronavirus Upheaval Prompts Independent Hotels to Look at Management Company Startups

The startup Life House has a new white-labeled full management service that doesn't require a costly rebrand or renovation. We expect only a few dozen hotels will sign up this year for it. But the new offering underscores the bigger picture, stark choices facing the owners of tens of thousands of independent hotels now.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Coronavirus Upheaval Prompts Independent Hotels to Look at Management Company Startups

Online Travel

Hostmaker Collapse Prompts Further Consolidation in Europe’s Short-Term Rental Market

In a growing sector like this where there is a race to scale up, casualties will always exist. Houst will be hoping to capitalize on Hostmaker's misfortune.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

Hostmaker Collapse Prompts Further Consolidation in Europe’s Short-Term Rental Market

Online Travel

Airbnb Doubles Down on Professional Vacation Rentals in Resort Areas

The online juggernaut isn't satisfied with dominating urban markets. Airbnb wants to take the beaches and the mountains, too, in the battle for short-term rental bookings. So the company is becoming savvier in how it approaches local property managers.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Airbnb Doubles Down on Professional Vacation Rentals in Resort Areas

Hotels

Consolidation Sweeps European Short-Term Rental Managers With Altido Launch

As external capital pours into the vacation rental sector, it makes sense that some property management companies believe they need to merge to thrive. It's also notable that Marriott has already begun working with some of Altido's properties for its new homesharing effort.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Consolidation Sweeps European Short-Term Rental Managers With Altido Launch

Hotels

GuestReady Acquires BnbLord in European Vacation Rental Rollup

Vacasa, Evolve, and other startups have stormed the U.S. vacation rental market by offering tech-savvy property management services. The business model is now about to sweep Europe, too.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

GuestReady Acquires BnbLord in European Vacation Rental Rollup

Online Travel

Vacasa Raises $64 Million More for Vacation Rental Management

Venture capital has awoken in a big way to the potential of vacation rental property managers.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Vacasa Raises $64 Million More for Vacation Rental Management