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  • Lodgify Announces Inaugural Independent Host Summit, Bringing Together Thousands of Short-Term Rental Hosts Worldwide

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    BARCELONA, Spain, October 14, 2025 (Newswire.com)
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    Lodgify, the vacation rental management software company, will host the inaugural Independent Host Summit on Nov. 12, marking a milestone moment for the independent short-term rental (STR) community. The free online event is expected to attract more than 10,000 participants worldwide, making it the biggest virtual gathering built specifically for independent hosts – from side hustlers to full-scale STR businesses.

    “Independent hosts and small-scale property managers are the backbone of the vacation rental industry, but much like running any small business, the work can feel isolating,” said Shaun Shirazian, CEO of Lodgify. “This Summit is about turning independence into community – giving hosts a space to share experiences, gain practical insights, and walk away ready to grow their businesses on their own terms.”

    Program Highlights:

    • A three-part program with workshops, strategy sessions, and technology talks designed for every stage of hosting – from the first booking to building a brand that lasts.

    • Insights from industry partners, including Baselane, Booking.com, PriceLabs, and Turno.

    • Real-world perspectives from hosts Mercedes Sanchez (MBX Homes, Los Angeles) and Kerri Gibson (Chalets Hygge).

    • An exclusive first look at Lodgify 2.0 and the company’s 2026 product roadmap.

    “The Independent Host Summit is about more than just stories – it’s about helping small hosts design their businesses the way they want them to be,” said Kerri Gibson, owner of Chalets Hygge and a featured speaker at the Summit. “The guidance is practical and actionable, so no matter where you are in your hosting journey, you walk away with ideas you can use right away.”

    Attendees will gain early access to tools shaping the next stage of the industry, while the event underscores Lodgify’s vision to make hosting effortless – less to manage, more to love – and the growing influence of independent operators in a space often led by larger platforms.

    The Independent Host Summit will be hosted entirely online, making it accessible to hosts worldwide.

    Event Details

    • Date: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2025

    • Time: 9 a.m. PST / 6 p.m. CET

    • Location: Online

    • Cost: Free

    • Register here

    About Lodgify
    Lodgify is an all-in-one vacation rental management platform that empowers independent hosts and property managers with the tools to grow their businesses. The platform enables hosts, regardless of their level of technical knowledge or experience, to easily create their own website, accept direct bookings and payments, and synchronize all of their property data, reservations, and guest communications across major OTA channels like Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, Google Vacation Rentals, and more. It centralizes all property management tasks so hosts can prioritize increasing occupancy and visibility and providing excellent service to their guests. Lodgify was founded in Barcelona, Spain in 2012 and now has over 330 employees working remotely across the world. For more information, visit www.lodgify.com.

    Media Contacts
    Andrea Oliveira
    andrea@oliveirahousepr.com or press@lodgify.com

    Source: Lodgify

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  • Vacation Rental SaaS Lodgify Raises $30M in Series B Funding to Ramp Up Global Growth

    Vacation Rental SaaS Lodgify Raises $30M in Series B Funding to Ramp Up Global Growth

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    The investment round was led by Octopus Ventures with participation from Bonsai Partners, Aldea Ventures and ICF, as well as existing investors, Intermedia Vermögensverwaltung and Nauta Capital.

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    Nov 4, 2022 15:17 CET


    BARCELONA, Spain, November 4, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Vacation rental software startup Lodgify, which empowers hosts and small to medium-sized property managers to manage and grow their vacation rental businesses, has secured $30 million in Series B funding. 

    The investment round was led by Octopus Ventures with participation from Bonsai Partners, Aldea Ventures and ICF (Institut Català de Finances) as well as existing investors, Intermedia Vermögensverwaltung and Nauta Capital.

    Lodgify will use the funds to accelerate global expansion, boost product growth and expand customer support. Lodgify’s mission is to empower any host or vacation rental business worldwide to get started and grow their business through technology. This investment will help fuel the expanding ecosystem of tools and services that both small and large hospitality firms increasingly depend on to professionalize operations and scale up.  

    “This is great news for our customers. Lodgify is a customer-first company, and we will invest all the funds in product innovation and expanding our service offering to help our customers achieve their business goals,” said Lodgify’s CEO and co-founder Dennis Klett.

    Twice named in Wired’s Hottest European Startups list, Lodgify offers an all-in-one solution that enables vacation rental hosts to generate more bookings and manage all bookings from one centralized place. Its Software-as-a-service platform includes a website builder that allows vacation rental hosts to easily build their own website and accept direct bookings and payments without requiring any tech skills and seamless API integrations with all the main vacation rental channels, including Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com. Lodgify is a preferred software partner for all of these channels.

    “Lodgify has carved out a leading position for itself in the overlooked SME vacation rental market. We were impressed with their product leadership and customer focus, which has come through in the impressive growth they’ve helped their customers achieve, even through the pandemic period. We’re looking forward to partnering with Lodgify’s experienced leadership team to execute its growth plans, which include an exciting pipeline of new product initiatives,” said Uthish Ranjan, Principal at Octopus Ventures.

    “Their ability to support both individual hosts and fast-growing property management businesses to generate more bookings and save time via automation with their comprehensive software suite is impressive,” added Andrés de la Morena from Bonsai Partners.

    In recent years, Lodgify has grown its R&D team to over 70 employees and the entire company to almost 200 from 43 different nationalities. 

    This hiring boost will also allow Lodgify to accelerate its product development and release new features at an even quicker pace, in line with the company’s overall plans for the coming years.

    Uthishtan Ranjan from Octopus Ventures and Andrés de la Morena from Bonsai Partners have joined Lodgifyʼs board of directors.

     About Lodgify

    Lodgify is an all-in-one vacation rental software that empowers owners and property managers to easily create their own vacation rental website and accept online bookings. Owners can manage all reservations from one place and synchronize property data with their booking channels.

    Source: Lodgify

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  • U.S. Vacation Rental Direct Bookings to See 36% Jump in Daily Rates Before Summer

    U.S. Vacation Rental Direct Bookings to See 36% Jump in Daily Rates Before Summer

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    Apr 5, 2022


    BARCELONA, Spain, April 5, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    U.S. vacation rental owners and property managers can expect a 23% rise in average daily rates (ADR), as well as extended stays and earlier summer bookings, according to Lodgify.

    The vacation rental software company today released its second-quarter (Q2) industry forecast.

    The report predicts robust growth in the upcoming months, particularly for businesses relying on direct bookings.

    This forecast confirms vacationers seek quality travel experiences as an extension of COVID trends. 

    The projections are based on over 400,000 bookings, including direct and online travel agency (OTA) bookings, and a comparison with previous reports.   

    Short-term rentals can expect to see daily rates rise by 23% in Q2 with the highest expected ADR of $295 in June. 

    Meanwhile, direct booking ADR is expected to increase at a significantly steeper rate (+36%) than the ADR of OTA (+21%) until summer, compared to Q2 2021. 

    Of the OTAs, Vrbo is expected to see the highest growth in ADR year on year at 32%, compared to Expedia at 30%, Airbnb at 17% and Booking.com at 18%, respectively.

    Lodgify data shows travelers are booking longer stays, with the longest stays near the holidays. These findings align with trends that show remote workers having greater flexibility.

    The average length of stay (LOS) is expected to increase by 18% from 3.5 to 4.2 days during Q2 compared to the same period last year. The LOS for travelers who book directly is expected to grow by 20% compared to 18% for OTAs. 

    Mid-stays (4 to 7 days) are expected to rise from 29% of total bookings in June 2021 to 47% in June 2022. These metrics might be affected by last-minute bookings.

    More confident travelers are expected to book further in advance, with a booking window 8% larger in 2022 – on average 7 days earlier.

    The booking window for direct is expected to be a month earlier at 92 days, compared to an average of 57 days for OTAs.

    One in 3 bookings will be made at least 60 days in advance during the shoulder season, representing 27% of total bookings at the beginning of the year – 4 points more than in 2021. 

    Overall, direct bookings are gaining ground on OTAs, as guests continue to seek quality and personal contact with hosts. 

    Direct bookings will make up 23% of total bookings in Q2, a 2% increase from 2021. Overall, there is an expected 5% growth for direct bookings for 2022 compared to 2021.

    Click on the Lodgify Vacation Rental Report (Forecast Q2) for more details.

    About Lodgify

    Lodgify is a vacation rental software with an all-in-one solution that empowers owners and property managers to create their own website and accept online bookings and process credit card payments. Using Lodgify, owners enjoy stress-free reservation management and synchronization of channels.

    Contact: Alberto Fernández (press@lodgify.com)

    Source: Lodgify

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