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Kiki Club Launches Network for Mid-Term Rentals in New York City

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiki Club (formerly EasyRent), an invite-only subletting platform that matches active listings with people looking for mid-term rentals, today announced its on track to fill more than 1,000 homes since launching this month and save New Yorkers $3.7 million in rent by the end of 2023. After successfully filling 1,500 homes in its debut launch in Bondi, Sydney, Australia, Kiki Club's expansion to and immediate traction in the United States' most populated city validates the market's need for a safe space to find trustworthy mid-term subletters for up to six months. It also marks significant company momentum on the heels of Kiki Club's $6 million seed round.

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It also marks significant company momentum on the heels of Kiki Club's $6 million seed round .
Similar to dating apps, Kiki Club matches members with others that have similar personal traits and preferences.
"After witnessing our network's impact in Sydney, we had to take the leap to a new market - and where better than New York City," said Toby Thomas-Smith, co-founder and CEO of Kiki Club.
"The concept of Kiki Club is to match real people with real homes, not investment properties, to create real life-long connections.

Jurny Attracts Industry Heavyweights with its Next-Generation AI-Powered Property Management Platform

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Jurny , the only vertically-integrated provider of AI-powered property management solutions for hotels and short-term rentals, announced a series of strategic partnerships that underscore the strength and future-readiness of its technology.

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Jurny , the only vertically-integrated provider of AI-powered property management solutions for hotels and short-term rentals, announced a series of strategic partnerships that underscore the strength and future-readiness of its technology.
By aligning with industry giants such as Vrbo, Airbnb, Expedia and vertical leaders like Turno, Wheelhouse and Autohost, Jurny is redefining property management with unprecedented levels of connectivity and AI automation.
"We are the only hospitality company able to harness real-time and predictive data across all operational aspects, the guest journey, and revenue management.
With AI, we optimize and action this data, enabling a proactive and holistic approach to property management that's never been possible before."

reAlpha Announces Commercial Launch of GENA, a Product for Property Listing Descriptions Powered by Generative-AI

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

In an increasingly competitive residential real estate market, property owners, agents and managers are seeking innovative technology solutions to support their businesses and drive positive outcomes.

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In an increasingly competitive residential real estate market, property owners, agents and managers are seeking innovative technology solutions to support their businesses and drive positive outcomes.
As an owner of, and investor in, residential real estate, reAlpha understands the complexities involved in marketing properties efficiently and effectively, including the time it takes to develop property listing descriptions for platforms such as Airbnb.
To that end, reAlpha developed GENA, which leverages reAlpha’s industry knowledge and generative AI technology to enhance or create property descriptions.
Whether a property is included in marketplaces such as Airbnb, VRBO, Zillow, Realtor or MLS, GENA can tailor detailed descriptions for each platform, as applicable.

Llama Raises $6 Million from Founders Fund and Electric Capital to Streamline Smart Contract Access Management

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Monday, November 6, 2023

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NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Llama , an access control and governance platform for smart contracts, raised a $6 million seed round from Founders Fund and Electric Capital.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Llama , an access control and governance platform for smart contracts, raised a $6 million seed round from Founders Fund and Electric Capital.
Smart contract applications have accrued billions of dollars in value locked and treasury holdings.
Llama has launched a fullstack platform that makes access control and governance more effective and secure.
Llama is currently onboarding customers who are looking for an onchain access control and governance solution.

Klarna's US Growth Soars with GMV Up Nearly 50% YOY in Q3

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Monday, November 6, 2023

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NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping assistant, today announced its continued momentum in the US market with several noteworthy achievements in Q3 2023 – its fourth consecutive quarter of gross profit in the market – including a 46% YOY rise in GMV and 28% improvement in credit loss rates. This growth is fueled by increasing adoption and demand for Klarna's increasingly diverse, AI-driven product suite among US consumers and retailers. Today, Klarna reaches over 37 million consumers (32% YOY growth) and 26,000 retail partners (38% YOY growth), including Macy's, Nike, Airbnb, StubHub, Instacart, and more.

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This growth is fueled by increasing adoption and demand for Klarna's increasingly diverse, AI-driven product suite among US consumers and retailers.
Today, Klarna reaches over 37 million consumers (32% YOY growth) and 26,000 retail partners (38% YOY growth), including Macy's, Nike, Airbnb, StubHub, Instacart, and more.
"Even in a challenging and evolving economic environment, Klarna's success in the US continues, marked by double-digit YOY GMV growth in Q3, 37 million+ consumers, and a rapidly expanding retailer network," said Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO, Klarna.
The growth and evolution of Klarna in the US has been turbocharged by the company's investment in AI.

“RecNation Completes the Trifecta”. The Company launches two additional service businesses that further enhance its market leading position in the Boat & RV storage industry.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The company continues to innovate and expand its product and service offerings to enhance their customers’ experience.

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The company continues to innovate and expand its product and service offerings to enhance their customers’ experience.
For inquiries reach out to [email protected]
“RecResale” is the company’s officially licensed RV dealership which will allow the company to offer RV consignment sales to its RV storage customers that are interested in selling their RV.
“This is just another example of the enhanced customer value we offer our storage customers and reinforces why they choose us for their RV storage solution.
Whether you are a seasoned owner or an adventure seeking road tripper, the RecReport is your key to firsthand insights into the RV & Boat storage world.

SpinLaunch Announces New Leadership Roles to Accelerate the Commercialization of Low-Cost, High-Performance Space Solutions

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

In his new role, Slattery will work closely with the executive leadership and key stakeholders to provide both guidance and oversight, ensuring that SpinLaunch continues to thrive as a leader of affordable and sustainable space solutions and enter global commercial markets.

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In his new role, Slattery will work closely with the executive leadership and key stakeholders to provide both guidance and oversight, ensuring that SpinLaunch continues to thrive as a leader of affordable and sustainable space solutions and enter global commercial markets.
Slattery is committed to working with innovative companies, which can revolutionize industries and positively contribute to a net zero economy.
Greg’s appointment to the Board comes after five years of active involvement as an investor and advisor to SpinLaunch.
They will support the expansion of SpinLaunch partnerships around the world that will accelerate the global commercialization of sustainable, low-cost space solutions.

Jurny and Vrbo Partner to Automate Short-Term Rental Management; Unveil Industry’s Most Comprehensive Unified Guest Inbox

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Jurny , a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for automating hotel and short-term rental management, announced a new integration with Vrbo today.

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Jurny , a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for automating hotel and short-term rental management, announced a new integration with Vrbo today.
This enhanced collaboration brings several industry-first features in guest communication and reservation management to the market.
Additionally, Jurny now unifies multiple booking channels and communication streams, including Airbnb, Booking.com, email, SMS, WhatsApp and chat, into one inbox to fully automate guest interaction with AI, drastically improving scalability, efficiency and margins for hosts while enhancing the guest experience.
“By pairing this with industry-leading AI capabilities, we're not just managing conversations; we're elevating the entire guest experience.

Airbnb Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

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Airbnb will host an audio webcast to discuss its results at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m.

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Airbnb will host an audio webcast to discuss its results at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m.
The link to the webcast will be made available on the Investor Relations website at https://investors.airbnb.com .
Following the call, a replay of the webcast will be available on the Airbnb Investor Relations website.
A telephonic replay will be also available for three weeks following the call at (800) 770-2030 using conference ID: 24053.

2024 HOME DESIGN/BUILDING FORECAST - RENOVATIONS, SUSTAINABILITY, AI-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGY, PICKLEBALL TOP INFLUENCERS

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SCARSDALE, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Plan Collection, the pioneer of online home design plans, announces its annual home design and building predictions and trend report. Home renovations, sustainability, and AI-driven home technology advances are leading trends in 2024. With 8% mortgage rates and inflated home prices, it's no surprise many homeowners are choosing to stay put, optimize square footage and add onto their existing homes in 2024. Trends include building ADUs aka "guest houses," innovative backyard pickleball courts and elevated outdoor living spaces.

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Trends include building ADUs aka "guest houses," innovative backyard pickleball courts and elevated outdoor living spaces.
Home renovations, sustainability, AI-driven home technology advances and new house construction lead trends in 2024.
When renovation isn't an option, many are choosing new house plan construction due to the lack of inventory.
Top 2024 house design and building trends include:
Smart Homes Get Smarter with AI – Alexa, Siri and Google already run millions of homes.