Supplier News
TravelPerk secures $104 million funding
UK: Business travel management platform TravelPerk has closed an additional $104 million funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2.
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Operto raises US$25m in Series B financing round
Smart device automation and SaaS software, Operto Guest Technologies, has secured US$25 million in a Series B funding round.
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AltoVita expands international female-led team to fuel innovation
UK: AltoVita, a corporate accommodation platform specialising in large enterprises, has announced the appointment of several experienced female leaders to its team.
Supplier News
DoorLoop finalises $20m Series A round led by ASG
US: Rental property management software company DoorLoop has raised $20 million in Series A funding.
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Sonder expands footprint in Dubai with Business Bay property
DUBAI: Sonder Holdings Inc. is set to open a 401-unit property at Business Bay in Dubai later this year.
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Reside expands strategic partnership with Virdee
US: Proptech and alternative accommodations firm, Reside, has announced that it has expanded its partnership with SaaS hospitality provider Virdee.
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Operto closes $12m USD Series A funding round
Vancouver: Operto Guest Technologies has completed its $12 million USD Series A financing round.
Industry News
JLL Short Stays launches to compete with major OTAs
UK: Real estate services firm JLL has announced the launch of JLL Short Stays, a booking platform offering business and leisure travellers professionally managed and fully flexible short-term rental accommodation in the UK, in a bid to compete with the major online travel agencies [OTAs] in the segment.
Urban Living News
Housemates launches ‘hotel-like’ student accommodation booking platform
UK: Housemates, a new ‘hotel-like’ booking system allows operators to manage multiple booking at scale on one SaaS platform.
Industry News
Operto appoints Steven Davis as new CEO
Vancouver: Operto Guest Technologies, an industry leader of Smart Stay technology and smart devices for the serviced apartment, hotel and short-term rental industries, has announced it has appointed Steven Davis as its new CEO.
