Momentum and the vacation rental tech startup scene | PhocusWire

By Houfy Editorial TeamDec 21, 2018

A great article by Vanessa

The vacation rental Startup scene

Momentum and the vacation rental tech startup scene | PhocusWire
The vacation and short-term rental industry is an exciting place for startups right now. There's been plenty of investment flowing in, with lots of growth, which has created momentum. Over the past few years, thanks in part to the emergence of Airbnb and its role in growing the profile of private accommodation as a lodging option, there has been a collective move towards the professionalization of the vacation rental market.

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