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Pacaso Unveils Top US Second Home Markets of 2023 and 2024 Destinations to Watch

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacaso, the leading technology-enabled real estate marketplace that helps people buy, co-own, and sell a luxury second home, today releases its third annual Top Second Home Markets Report, identifying the leading luxury second home markets for 2023 and introducing the top markets to watch in 2024. The report reveals the top ten counties across the U.S. that saw the biggest annual increases in second home transactions and the largest year-over-year appreciation for homes priced above one million dollars.

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In the list of top 10 markets for second home transactions this year, Newport County, Rhode Island, takes the lead with an impressive 64% surge in second home transactions in 2023, marking a significant increase from 2022.
On the West Coast, Douglas County, Nevada (13%), and Island County, Washington (11%), experienced significant year-over-year increases in second home transactions.
The top market to keep an eye on in 2024 is Volusia County, Florida, witnessing a remarkable 47% year-over-year increase in average second home value.
Summit County, Utah, home to the popular year-round destination Park City, demonstrated an impressive 18% increase in second home values from 2022 to 2023.

Expedia Group Secures New and Expanded Travel Partnerships in Europe

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia Group announced today a series of new and expanded travel partnerships across Europe, encompassing B2B technology, advertising partnerships and supply distribution deals, connecting European partners to the company's extensive global traveller base and giving them access to Expedia Group's innovative technology and industry expertise. The deals further cement Expedia Group's presence in the continent and commitment to propel partners to easily capture the attention of high-value travellers from around the world.

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Additionally, Expedia Group continues to offer European travel advisors access to a wide breadth of travel inventory, rates, and availability through the Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP).
ADAC - Germany's largest automobile association partners with Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP), giving ADAC's travel agencies access to Expedia Group's vast inventory of travel products, including hotels, flights, rental cars, and activities.
Iberia Airlines: Spain's flagship carrier and leading carrier between Europe and Latin America has expanded its direct New Distribution Capability (NDC) connection with Expedia Group.
If you're interested in partnering with Expedia Group, please visit the Expedia Group partner site here .

EXPEDIA AWARDS GRANTS TO NONPROFITS THROUGH NEW MADE TO TRAVEL FUND

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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SEATTLE, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today on Giving Tuesday Expedia® announced its Made to Travel™ Fund, a new program that awards grants to nonprofits that share the common goal of removing barriers to travel. In its first year, the Fund has awarded more than $1.5M in grants to a diverse set of organizations working with underserved or underrepresented travelers. Whether it's making air travel more accessible, sponsoring birthright trips to Africa or helping kids in under-resourced communities get passports, each grant recipient is committed to creating greater access to life-changing travel experiences.

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SEATTLE, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today on Giving Tuesday Expedia® announced its Made to Travel™ Fund , a new program that awards grants to nonprofits that share the common goal of removing barriers to travel.
In its first year, the Fund has awarded more than $1.5M in grants to a diverse set of organizations working with underserved or underrepresented travelers.
We launched the Made to Travel Fund because travel is transformative and serves as an economic driver for communities.
The Made to Travel Fund is part of Expedia Group's Open World™ global social impact and sustainability strategy, which focuses on enabling more accessible and inclusive travel.

PLANET FITNESS LAUNCHES "PERKSFEST" WITH EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FROM NATIONAL BRAND PARTNERS TO KICKSTART HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON

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Monday, November 27, 2023

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HAMPTON, N.H., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announced PerksFest is kicking off today through Dec. 11, where all Planet Fitness members can take advantage of special deals from popular brands like Fitbit, Crocs, Hotels.com, Expedia, Blue Apron, and more! These exciting member-only deals, are available just in time for holiday shopping season, and can be accessed through the PF App. Anyone interested in joining Planet Fitness can also take advantage of PerksFest discounts, find their nearest club, or join online here. Right now, PF Black Card® members can join for $1 down and only $24.99 a month* (no commitment) through November 30. The PF Black Card® membership includes additional amenities such as the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, and access to all 2,400+ Planet Fitness locations in all 50 states, and more!

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These exciting member-only deals, are available just in time for holiday shopping season, and can be accessed through the PF App.
Anyone interested in joining Planet Fitness can also take advantage of PerksFest discounts, find their nearest club, or join online here .
"At Planet Fitness, we're committed to providing value to our members inside and outside our clubs," said Sherrill Kaplan, Chief Digital Officer at Planet Fitness.
To view all Planet Fitness Perks during PerksFest and after, or for more information, download the Planet Fitness App or visit Planetfitness.com/pf-membership-perks .

Checkout.com appoints new Chief Technology Officer

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

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LONDON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkout.com, the global payments solution provider, today announces the appointment of a new Chief Technology Officer, Mariano Albera.

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LONDON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkout.com , the global payments solution provider, today announces the appointment of a new Chief Technology Officer, Mariano Albera.
Mariano has been with the business for over three years and has already had a significant impact on delivering unrivalled performance for merchants.
A seasoned technology leader, Mariano has experience in leading technology teams and strategy for large global businesses.
Ott Kaukver stepped down after three years in the position and will leave the business at the end of 2023.

RVshare Partners with Direct to introduce a Fleet Management Solution for RV Owners

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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This groundbreaking collaboration signifies Direct's expansion into the rapidly growing RV rental market, offering cutting-edge technology and solutions for RV rental management.

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This groundbreaking collaboration signifies Direct's expansion into the rapidly growing RV rental market, offering cutting-edge technology and solutions for RV rental management.
Now, as the preferred and fully integrated software partner of RVshare, Direct is leading the transformation in RV fleet management operations.
With Direct RVshare fleet managers will have access to:
Bulk application of rules on listing details, rates, or availability
Management of reservations in a single, combined calendar
Explore Direct and see how it can transform your RV fleet management experience.
To learn more, visit https://rvshare.com/fleets-onboarding and discover how Direct can streamline RV fleet management operations.

National Park Foundation Invests $4.4 Million in Connecting Students to National Parks Across the Country

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Monday, November 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation (NPF) is excited to announce that 99 Open OutDoors for Kids grantees will receive a combined $4.4 million dollars in funding during the 2023-2024 school year.

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"We are beyond thrilled to reach over 2 million students through our Open OutDoors for Kids program," said Lise Aangeenbrug, chief program officer at the National Park Foundation.
This year's investment reaches an all-time high in funding impact and contributes to the celebratory milestone of the Foundation connecting more than 2 million students to national parks since Open OutDoors for Kids' inception in 2011.
"America's 425 national parks provide incredible opportunities for growth and meaningful connection with the country's cultural heritage," said National Parks Service Director Chuck Sams.
Everglades National Park (Florida) – Over 15,000 students in the Miami area will take their first step towards becoming lifelong national park stewards by visiting Everglades and Biscayne National Parks to learn about the region's rich biodiversity.

Global Buy Now Pay Later Business Report 2023: A $960+ Billion Industry by 2028 - Fintech Firms Continue to Raise Funding to Expand their BNPL Products Globally

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Monday, November 13, 2023

BNPL payment adoption is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period, recording a CAGR of 12.7% during 2023-2028.

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BNPL payment adoption is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period, recording a CAGR of 12.7% during 2023-2028.
The Global BNPL Gross Merchandise Value will increase from US$433.7 billion in 2022 to reach US$960.6 billion by 2028.
Global BNPL Payment industry has recorded strong growth over the last four quarters, supported by increased ecommerce penetration.
The buy now pay later payment method garnered mainstream adoption during the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak, along with the surging trend of online shopping globally.

INTRODUCING UNPACK '24: THE TRENDS IN TRAVEL FROM EXPEDIA, HOTELS.COM AND VRBO

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Expedia Group unveiled Unpack '24, a comprehensive look at what's motivating travelers and where they're going next year. Based on the company's unmatched first-party travel data, plus a global consumer survey of 20,000 travelers, Unpack '24 includes eight new travel trends for 2024, from top destinations to what's next in travel tech.

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See the rest of the list in the Expedia Magazine , created by analyzing hot 2024 tour stops along with accommodation costs.
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Hotels.com ‒ Dry Tripping: From observing Dry January to Sober October, it's clear that living a low- or alcohol-free lifestyle is becoming more common.
In addition to beverage brands and celebrities releasing nonalcoholic products, the travel industry is also catering to sober-curious travelers by stocking minibars with zero-proof options, or offering mocktail-making experiences.
The first two seasons of "The White Lotus" drove a 300% increase in travel demand to Hawaii and Sicily.

ChargeLab welcomes new President and VP of Engineering to accelerate EV charger software innovation

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ChargeLab, the North American leader in open electric vehicle (EV) charger management software, is pleased to announce the appointment of two key executives, Shaun Stewart as President and Patrick Smith as Vice President of Engineering. Both appointments signify a step forward in ChargeLab's mission to build EV charging solutions that scale.

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Former Newlab CEO Shaun Stewart joins as President, alongside VP of Engineering Patrick Smith, from Xero
TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ChargeLab, the North American leader in open electric vehicle (EV) charger management software, is pleased to announce the appointment of two key executives, Shaun Stewart as President and Patrick Smith as Vice President of Engineering.
Former Newlab CEO Shaun Stewart joins ChargeLab as President, alongside VP of Engineering Patrick Smith, from Xero
Shaun Stewart, the newly appointed President, brings a wealth of experience to ChargeLab.
"I am incredibly excited to have Patrick Smith on board as our Vice President of Engineering," Ehsan Mokhtari, ChargeLab CTO, shared.
With the addition of Shaun Stewart as President and Patrick Smith as Vice President of Engineering, ChargeLab is poised for a new era of innovation and growth.