Awaze buys three holiday rental firms in UK and Denmark
WEBMay 20, 2021 · Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Vacation rental and holiday resorts company, Awaze, has announced the purchase of three new holiday rental firms based in the UK and Denmark. The company, which owns travel brands including Hoseasons, Cottages.com Landal GreenParks, James Villa Holidays and Novasol, is expanding in the wake of what it calls a “domestic holiday boom across the continent” and ...
AngoCasa rolls out Boa Estadia to cater to rental demand in Angola
WEBMay 21, 2020 · Angola: Real estate portal AngoCasa has launched the short-term rental platform, Boa Estadia, to cater for a sizeable increase in market demand in Angola. Boa Estadia lists private houses, apartments, bungalows, guest houses and hotels on a short-term basis, and listing on the site is currently free. Those behind the announcement describe it as ...
Property management company Airsorted rebrands to Houst
WEBJan 23, 2020 · UK: London-based professional hosting company Airsorted has unveiled its new brand identity: Houst. The rebrand marks a significant step in the evolution of the business, and recognises the growing number of platforms now used by owners to secure short- to mid-term lettings for their properties. Developed by …
Travel Chapter delays IPO due to “market volatility”
WEBNovember 14, 2021. UK: Devon-based holiday letting agency Travel Chapter is delaying its move to go public due to “market volatility”. It follows the news that emerged last month that the company had signalled its intention to file for an initial public offering [IPO] on the Alternative Investment Market [AIM], operated by the London Stock ...
Sykes launches Forge Holiday Group parent brand - Short Term …
WEBMay 2, 2023 · Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Independent holiday cottage rental agency Sykes Holiday Cottages has announced the launch of Forge Holiday Group, a newly formed parent brand to spearhead its businesses and accelerate its ambition to become a leading UK-focused holiday group. Following several major acquisitions, including UK-based cabin operator Forest Holidays and static caravan rental website ...
Eurostat releases first key data on European rental sector
WEBJul 6, 2021 · Reading Time: 3 minutes Europe: Eurostat, the statistical agency of the European Union [EU], has published the first key data on short-term accommodation booked via four of the most prominent online travel agencies [OTAs].. The statistics, which are being regularly updated by Eurostat, cover national, regional and city-level data on the number of stays booked and the number of nights spent in ...
Vrbo arrives in the UK following rebranding from HomeAway
WEBOct 14, 2020 · London: Expedia Group has launched Vrbo in the UK, replacing its HomeAway branding, as it continues its worldwide consolidation of simplifying its alternative accommodation division under one global brand name. With the launch of Vrbo in the UK, the world’s travel platform extends the number of …
Air Peace of Mind rentals available on Homes & Villas platform
WEBDec 17, 2019 · UK: Short-term rental property management company Air Peace of Mind, which manages hand-picked properties across central London, has announced that select home rentals are now available on Homes & Villas by Marriott International. The home rental offering, which launched in April this year, provides travellers with access to …
Inhabit reportedly up for sale for more than $2bn - Short Term …
WEBDec 7, 2023 · The sources also told Fortune that they anticipated Inhabit to sell for more than $2 billion. Founded in 2016, Inhabit received “a significant investment” from Goldman Sachs’ merchant banking division back in December 2020, which it said it would use to invest in innovation, accelerate growth and continue its acquisition strategy.
Casai and Nomah merge to create LatAm market powerhouse
WEBAug 18, 2022 · Under the rules of the merger, both firms will keep their brands, while Nico Barawid, who co-founded Casai in 2019 with Maricarmen Herrerías Salazar, will take over as CEO of the combined company. Nomad founder and CEO, Thomas Guz, has been named as president, although it is possible that he could depart in six months’ time.