Japanese vacation rental management startup H2O raises $7 million Series B from investors including Samsung Ventures

Japan’s tourism industry is booming, but it faces a hotel room shortage,...


Where top VCs are investing in travel, tourism and hospitality tech

The venture community has been fixated on travel and hospitality since the...


Blueground raises $20 million for flexible apartment rentals

Blueground, the startup providing turnkey flexible rental apartments, has raised...


Xiaozhu CEO denies acquisition talks with Airbnb, betting big on business travelers

A previous Bloomberg report sparked a lot of speculation on Airbnb’s...


Singapore govt to enforce ban on Airbnb rentals, but alternatives could be on the way

A new category of residences allocated for short-term rentals could be set up...


GuestReady raises US$700K to help Airbnb hosts manage their property

It will use the newly-raised capital to fund product development and hiring...