PureHolidayHomes acquired by @Leisure, rental sector continues to attract attention

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Further consolidation in the holiday, or vacation, rental space this week as Netherlands-based @Leisure snaps up UK-based Pureholidayhomes

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HomeAway becomes a verb with positive ad campaign [VIDEO]

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If you can Google something, then perhaps you can “HomeAway” your vacation, too.

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Reinventing Yahoo, version 804: Start by buying TripAdvisor

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I have learned many things as a chronicler of the digital media industry over the last decade plus.

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Kayak adds a touch of HomeAway with Sharples addition

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Kayak, mulling an exit strategy, added someone to its board who has executed one — Brian Sharples of HomeAway.

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Evolve brings full online support system to rental sector

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TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based Evolve, a new sales and marketing support service for vacation rental owners.

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ShortTermHousing challenges rental sector with free to list and book service

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TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based ShortTermHousing, a new vacation rental platform with zero payment and commission system.

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HomeAway alters North America lineup as lock-up period ends

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HomeAway promoted Jon Gray to vice president of its North America operations, and he will oversee HomeAway.com, VRBO.com and VacationRentals.com.

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Carnival unveils ad campaign to entice cruise rookies

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Carnival Cruise Lines is kicking off a multi-channel ad campaign geared to attract legions of cruise newbies.

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HouseTrip wins major $16.9 million second investment round, switches focus

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Short-term rental specialist HouseTrip is attracting more investment, this time a record $16.9 million from its existing backer Index Ventures and Balderton Capital.

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Sharples of HomeAway: We have the vacation rental pipe for online travel agencies, but …

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How soon will it be before major online travel agencies go after the vacation rental market in a really big way?

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