Amenitiz Accelerates its Mission: 45 Million Euros to Empower Independent Flexible Hosting
The technology revolution in the Flexible Accommodation sector gets a massive boost. Amenitiz has closed an impressive €45 million funding round, led by Eight Roads. This capital will allow the company to expand its all-in-one platform and continue its mission to empower independent hotels and vacation rental owners.
Broken Alliance: Marriott Ends Partnership with Sonder after Payment Default
The Flexible Accommodation sector is witnessing a high-profile break-up. Marriott International has ended its global partnership with Sonder, after the latter defaulted on payments at one of its key properties in New York. This drastic move underlines the tensions and challenges in partnerships between hotel giants and technology operators.
Dazia Capital Redoubles its Commitment to Madrid: 50 Million for New Residential Project in Ermita del Santo
The dynamism of Madrid's residential market is confirmed by one of the most important land deals of the year. Dazia Capital has sealed the purchase of two finalist plots in the Ermita del Santo area for €50 million, where it plans to build an ambitious mixed-use project that will combine rental and for-sale housing, reinforcing the transformation of the Nuevo Mahou-Calderón area.
The Big Challenge is Understanding the New Consumer»: Borja Sierra Unpacks the Future of Real Estate and Flexible Accommodation
In a revealing interview, Borja Sierra, one of the most authoritative voices in the real estate sector, analyses the profound transformations in the market. From the irruption of artificial intelligence to the rise of Flexible Accommodation, Sierra stresses that the key to success lies in understanding and adapting to a new type of consumer, much more demanding and digitised.
A Booming Sector: Tourism Records, Investment in ‘Senior Living’ and the Strength of Urban Flexible Accommodation
Spain's Flexible Accommodation and tourism ecosystem is in robust health. As Spain smashes tourism spending records, investment capital expands its horizons with cross-border operations in ‘Senior Living’, and urban operators such as All Iron consolidate robust profitability, painting a picture of growth and diversification.
Security and Technology in Flexible Accommodation: InterMundial and Avantio Team Up to Protect Travellers
The Flexible Accommodation sector takes a giant step forward in its professionalisation and traveller protection. InterMundial, the specialist travel insurer, and Avantio, a leading technology provider, have formed a strategic alliance to integrate cancellation insurance directly into the booking process of thousands of properties.
RentPlanet Accelerates European Expansion: Polish Flexible Accommodation Landing in Croatia
Polish Flexible Accommodation operator RentPlanet, part of the AFlory Group, continues its ambitious expansion across Europe. After consolidating its presence in Bulgaria, the company has announced its entry into the dynamic Croatian market, demonstrating the potential of Central and Eastern European players on the international scene.
Capital, Community and Growth: ‘Living’ Redefines the Spanish Urban Landscape
The Flexible Accommodation and residential sector in Spain is experiencing an unprecedented moment of effervescence. A wave of capital is funding new coliving and student residence projects, international operators are landing in key markets such as Madrid, and strategic investment is redefining the future of urban housing.
Olala Accelerates Expansion: 250 Million to Lead Flexible Tech Hosting in Europe
Flexible Hosting operator Olala has secured an additional €150 million for its expansion plan, bringing its investment capacity to €250 million. With a business model that fuses technology and design, the company is poised for exponential growth in Spain, Greece and Italy, consolidating its position in the European market.
Europe Consolidates Tourism Leadership: Flexible Accommodation and Hotels Reach New Overnight Records
The European tourism sector has shown unprecedented vitality in the first half of 2025. According to the latest Eurostat data, overnight stays in all types of accommodation, from hotels to Flexible Accommodation, have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, signalling a full recovery and robust growth driven by both international and domestic travellers.
Booking.com Expands its Universe of Experiences: 150,000 New Attractions Join the Platform
Travel giant Booking.com is about to drastically enrich its experience offering. Thanks to an integration with FareHarbor, the platform will add 150,000 new attractions and activities globally, a strategic move to consolidate its position as a one-stop shop for the traveller and compete head-to-head with Airbnb and Expedia in Flexible Accommodation and beyond.
GMP Breaks into ‘Flex Living’ with Truliving: A New Brand to Redefine Flexible Accommodation in Madrid
The Flexible Accommodation sector in Madrid welcomes a new and powerful player. The socimi GMP has officially launched its new brand, Truliving, with which it seeks to consolidate its position in the dynamic ‘Flex Living’ market. Its first asset in Ensanche de Vallecas and an ambitious expansion plan mark the start of a new era for the company.
Flexible Hosting: Investor Boom Collides with Regulatory Uncertainty
The Flexible Housing sector in Spain is experiencing a fascinating paradox, as analysed in the programme "Intereconomía Inmobiliario". While experts such as Javier Caro warn about the growing legal uncertainty, the conclusions of the recent Vitur Forum Madrid, presented by Carlos Pérez-Lanzac, confirm that 'Flex Living' is consolidating as the "diamond" of real estate investment.
State Housing Plan 2026-2030: A Crucial Opportunity Requiring Greater Ambition, According to APCEspaña
The Spanish Association of Construction Developers (APCEspaña) welcomes the Government's initiative to launch a new State Housing Plan, but warns: it is essential that this plan goes beyond traditional measures and boldly addresses the structural problems that hinder housing production, from taxation to public-private partnerships.
HomeToGo Restructures Management to Drive Expansion in Flexible Hosting
Flexible accommodation giant HomeToGo is reshuffling its leadership team to accelerate its growth and consolidate its market position. With the promotion of Valentin Gruber to Chief Commercial Officer, the company is looking to optimise its business strategies, on the heels of the significant acquisition of Interhome.
Strategic Move on the Costa Brava: Elaia Investment Sells its Portfolio of Tourist Apartments in L'Estartit
The Flexible Accommodation market on the Costa Brava is witnessing a significant transaction. Elaia Investment Spain, Batipart's investment vehicle, has sold its portfolio of holiday flats in L'Estartit to a French family office. This divestment underlines the attractiveness of the region for international capital and the changing dynamics of the sector.
Flexible Accommodation on the Boil: Investment, Expansion and Professionalisation Mark the Sector's Pulse
The Flexible Accommodation and residential sector in Spain is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. A wave of capital is financing new projects, international operators are landing in key markets such as Madrid, and the distribution of inventory is reaching a new era of professionalisation, consolidating an increasingly sophisticated ecosystem.
The Prohibitive Cost of Luxury: The Paradox of Building Five-Star Hotels in the Age of Inflation
Building a luxury hotel is more expensive than ever, with costs exceeding $1 million per room in key markets. However, the industry is not standing still. Driven by insatiable demand and the profitability of branded residences, the construction of these temples of luxury continues, demonstrating the incredible resilience of a sector that plays in a league of its own.
From the Gulf to London: Oman's Sovereign Wealth Fund Boosts the Future of Flexible Accommodation with $7 Million Investment in UnderTheDoormat Group
The Flexible Accommodation sector reaches a new level of strategic maturity. Oman's sovereign wealth fund has injected $7 million into UK firm UnderTheDoormat Group, a partnership that seeks not only global expansion, but also the importation of technology and professional standards to transform the Omani tourism market.
The Regional Government of Madrid approves the RESIDE PLAN definitively in the Governing Council today
Madrid begins a new era in the management of its residential and tourist ecosystem. The recently approved RESIDE Plan comes into force with strong measures: it eliminates tourist flats scattered in residential buildings in the centre and establishes new rules for Flexible Accommodation throughout the city, protecting the resident and promoting affordable housing.
