Chef marketplace yhangry announces STR partnerships
Oct 7, 2024 · Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Chef marketplace yhangry is expanding into the short-term rental segment by announcing partnerships with a number of UK-based property management companies. Founded in 2019 and backed by Y Combinator, the startup helps customers to book private chefs to come and cook for any occasion, such as birthdays, hen parties or weekly meal preparations. yhangry currently ...
Stay Alfred to permanently close down - Short Term Rentals
May 21, 2020 · US: The founder and CEO of Washington state-based apartment rental startup Stay Alfred, Jordan Allen, has confirmed the business is closing down permanently, a month after ShortTermRentalz revealed it had ceased trading and closed its social media accounts. Allen, who founded the startup a decade ago, said it was “amazing to think that a $100 ...
ELIVAAS captures $5m in Series A funding round
Sep 23, 2024 · India: ELIVAAS, an Indian tech-driven villa and luxury apartment management company, has raised $5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by 3one4 Capital, with participation from Peak XV’s Surge and other angel investors. ELIVAAS plans to use the investment to enhance its proprietary technology platform, expand into new markets ...
TowneBank acquires Venture Resorts in the Smoky Mountains
TowneBank announces Venture Resorts acquisition. US: Housing lender TowneBank has acquired cabin rental company Venture Resorts, adding almost 400 new properties in the Smoky Mountains to its Towne Vacations portfolio. Venture Resorts, which was voted the number one family resort in the Smokies by Southern Living, is the largest cabin rental ...
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Cabana suspends camper van rental operations - Short Term Rentals
Jan 8, 2024 · US: Seattle-based ‘mobile hotel’ and camper van rental startup, Cabana, has suspended rental operations and begun a sale process, as announced by founder and CEO, Scott Kubly, on LinkedIn. Founded in 2019, Cabana previously raised at least $13 million in funding, including a $10 million Series A funding round in June 2021 and $3 million in ...
Sykes launches Forge Holiday Group parent brand - Short Term …
May 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 ...
Inhabit reportedly up for sale for more than $2bn - Short Term …
Dec 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.
Wander launches "industry-first" vacation rental REIT Atlas
Oct 26, 2022 · Reading Time: 3 minutes US: Austin-based smart home rental platform Wander has announced the launch of what it calls “the industry’s first vacation home rental real estate investment trust [REIT]“, known as Atlas.. Atlas is designed to turn its customers into partial property owners and investors by providing them with …
Venice doubles down on restriction plans for short-term rentals
Mar 30, 2023 · Reading Time: 2 minutes Italy: The mayor of Venice has doubled down on plans to introduce strict controls on short-term rentals. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro told Italian newspaper Quotidiano Nazionale that there had been “enough mischief” leading to a “depopulation” of the city centre.. Last July, the Italian government capped the number of days that properties can be rented out per year at ...