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RedAwning Upgrades Guest Communication For Superhosts

California-based RedAwning has introduced updates to its communication features for Airbnb superhosts.  The new communications hub communication features include: Centralized communications management , where hosts can send messages from their email, mobile phone, or via the RedAwning Portal or the mobile app, to guests which will then appear on their booking platform or email or…

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Sonder Ups Its Bets on Hotels

What’s common between Vacasa, Sonder and Inspirato? They’re still turning in losses, cutting average daily rates, and pruning portfolios. 

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Sonder Ups Its Bets on Hotels

Sonder's latest strategy: focus on hotels

Sonder Ups Its Bets on Hotels

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Airbnb, Booking, Expedia to Share Data With the UK Government

Data is precious, but accurate data straight from the source is trustworthy and actionable.

Airbnb, Booking, Expedia to Share Data With the UK Government

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Want a Luxury Rental? You Can Get A Piece

Miami-based startup Foothold.co has introduced a real estate crowdfunding platform specializing in luxury vacation rentals. 

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Miami Startup Launches Vacation Rentals Crowdfunding Platform

Miami startup Foothold.co has launched a real estate crowdfunding platform for investing in luxury vacation rentals. Following SEC compliance and the finalization of its online investment processing platform, Foothold.co allows both accredited and non-accredited investors, starting from $200.  Foothold was founded in September 2022 after raising capital to invest in real estate for private investors,…

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Vacasa Continues to Lose Vacation Rental Owners

From the end of last year until now, Vacasa has seen homeowners leaving its platform and CEO Rob Greyber expects it will continue into the first quarter of 2024.

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Airbnb Is Back With Updates

The much-awaited Airbnb’s winter release is here. Among the list of embellishments is "Guest Favorites,” new tools for hosts, and a review revamp. 

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Vacasa Sheds More Vacation Rental Owners

Vacasa's problem of homeowner churn continues, but the company is resting its hopes on cost cuts.

Vacasa Sheds More Vacation Rental Owners

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Inspirato Aims to Cut Its Way to Profit at Its Luxury Vacation Clubs

Inspirato's ticket to growth: focus on cost savings. Plus, it has an investment from Capital One.

Inspirato Aims to Cut Its Way to Profit at Its Luxury Vacation Clubs