Articles tagged “short term rentals”

Online Travel

Despegar Sees Brazil Gains After Alleged Airline Ticket Ponzi Scheme Goes Bust

Brazil is a huge market, as are airline tickets, for Despegar. A rival with an alleged Ponzi scheme for selling airline tickets wasn't really fair competition.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Despegar Sees Brazil Gains After Alleged Airline Ticket Ponzi Scheme Goes Bust

Hotels

Hilton Sees U.S. Growth Returns to Pre-Pandemic Norms

Today's podcast discusses Hilton's strong earnings, Taylor Swift's short-term rental impact, and Verb's host cuts.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Hilton Sees U.S. Growth Returns to Pre-Pandemic Norms

Startups

Habyt Raises $42 Million for Home and Hotel Rental Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Three tech-enabled property managers — typically less affected by increasing short-term rental regulations — have announced fundraises recently.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Habyt Raises $42 Million for Home and Hotel Rental Platform: Startup Funding Roundup
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Travel Technology

Q&A: Plum Guide CEO on Using AI to Disrupt the Short-Term Rental Space

Soaring guest expectations are raising the bar in the short-term rental market, pushing the industry to deliver high-quality experiences at scale. Plum Guide's use of AI showcases how innovative technology can effectively meet these challenges.

Plum Guide + Skift | 2 months ago

Q&A: Plum Guide CEO on Using AI to Disrupt the Short-Term Rental Space

Startups

Tailbox Raises $1.5 Million for AI-Based Tour Guide: Startup Funding Roundup

Tailbox is the latest generative AI startup in travel to raise venture capital, this time with a future vision to provide travelers with a personal digital tour guide.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Tailbox Raises $1.5 Million for AI-Based Tour Guide: Startup Funding Roundup

News Blog

South Africa to Launch Short-Term Rental Register

South Africa's ministry of tourism and Airbnb have announced a partnership to regulate the country's short-term rental industry. This agreement will include the introduction of a voluntary national registration system to help the South African government understand the rental business better. The country's tourism minister Patrcia de Lille said, "Insufficient information is available about the…

Selene Brophy | 3 months ago

Startups

Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

AI trip planners, alternative jet fuel, the metaverse, next-generation chargers for airline passengers: There is a big variety of travel tech startups raising money lately.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

Online Travel

‘Airbnb-Friendly Apartments:’ Growth in Deals With Landlords For Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb plans to scale up worldwide a U.S. partnership with landlords who let their tenants host guests at their apartments. The multi-family market represents a mostly untapped greenfield for Airbnb. And vice versa.

Sean O'Neill | 6 months ago

‘Airbnb-Friendly Apartments:’ Growth in Deals With Landlords For Short-Term Rentals

Announcements

Five Things Every Short-Term Rental Professional Needs

The STR industry is rapidly growing. Here are five resources to help you keep up with the demand.

Skift | 6 months ago

Five Things Every Short-Term Rental Professional Needs

Startups

Viatu Raises $1 Million to Book Eco-Friendly Trips in Africa

The startups featured want to sell eco-friendly trips to Africa, e-bike rides in London, and train ticket upgrades throughout the UK.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

Viatu Raises $1 Million to Book Eco-Friendly Trips in Africa