Articles tagged “rentals”

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals Find an Ally in Build-For-Rent Developers

Built-for-rent projects get a lot of hype, and sure, they suit the socio-economic environment of a tight housing market and a renter-friendly one. But worries about growing inequalities and elusive home ownership persist.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 months ago

Short-Term Rentals Find an Ally in Build-For-Rent Developers

News Blog

Blueground Buys Corp Housing Provider Travelers Haven to Expand In U.S.

Greek startup Blueground has bought corporate housing specialist Travelers Haven to grow its footprint across the U.S. Denver-based Travelers Haven sources apartments on-demand through its software and a network of vendors, giving it access to up to 20,000 U.S. cities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Travelers Haven reported $100 million of revenue…

Matthew Parsons | 3 months ago

Tourism

U.S. Travelers More Concerned About Costs Than Covid for First Time Since Pandemic

Americans are now saying that financial factors trump health and safety worries when it comes to travel decision-making. While some are staying home because they can't afford it, those determined to travel are finding ways to work around higher prices.

Mary Ann Ha | 1 year ago

U.S. Travelers More Concerned About Costs Than Covid for First Time Since Pandemic

Online Travel

Camping Holds Its Own Even as Other Travel Comes Roaring Back

Travelers are still faithfully flocking to campgrounds, despite other forms of travel opening up. Now, variations of camping, like glamping and RVing, are replacing higher-maintenance leisure travel. They are also providing a new way to approach remote working.

Mary Ann Ha | 1 year ago

Camping Holds Its Own Even as Other Travel Comes Roaring Back

Hotels

Trump Close to Offloading D.C. Hotel and 8 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. is on the verge of being sold, the new CEO of Standard International outlines her plans, and Americans are spilt on whether mandatory vaccine mandates should be issued for airline passengers.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Trump Close to Offloading D.C. Hotel and 8 Other Top Travel Stories This Week

Hotels

Frontdesk Sprints Ahead by Taking On Short-Term Rental Castoffs From Stay Alfred

Stay Alfred's collapse opened up for Frontdesk an opportunity to rise in rental property management with a less-risky model. More interestingly, Frontdesk's new software offering for multifamily communities takes advantage of an opportunity left on the table by Expedia Group, which botched the execution of its Pillow and ApartmentJet acquisitions.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 2 years ago

Frontdesk Sprints Ahead by Taking On Short-Term Rental Castoffs From Stay Alfred

Online Travel

Airbnb’s Distribution Strength Could Pressure Online Travel Giants and Woo Hotels

The typical Airbnb review talks up a rental's charms while overlooking vital information. The company's stock prospectus similarly skips some key details for understanding its business. But we can still infer a few things about the distribution dynamo.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Airbnb’s Distribution Strength Could Pressure Online Travel Giants and Woo Hotels

Online Travel

Vacasa Grabs $108 Million in New Funding Led by Private Equity Investor Silver Lake

The coronavirus pandemic made some travel companies seem like dominoes stacked too closely together. But private equity will help some businesses like Vacasa escape this crisis without toppling over.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Vacasa Grabs $108 Million in New Funding Led by Private Equity Investor Silver Lake

Meetings

Event Rentals Projected to Rise in 2020 But Coronavirus Cancellations May Add Uncertainty

Events are growing across the world, and rental companies are set to reap the benefits, particularly compared to their construction equipment and tool rental counterparts. Will fallout from the coronavirus outbreak dampen this momentum?

Lauren Ward, Skift | 3 years ago

Event Rentals Projected to Rise in 2020 But Coronavirus Cancellations May Add Uncertainty

Meetings

Fast-Growing Event Rentals Is Still a Very Fragmented Business: Is That a Bad Thing for Planners?

Event rentals are poised to grow throughout 2020, suggesting that event planners want no part of seeing this sector consolidate. Planners still prefer traditional procurement methods, with as many choices as possible.

Lauren Ward, Skift | 3 years ago

Fast-Growing Event Rentals Is Still a Very Fragmented Business: Is That a Bad Thing for Planners?