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SFR Industry Veteran Fred Tuomi Joins AvantStay's Board

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AvantStay, the premier hospitality platform transforming short-term rentals for the way people travel and invest today, announces that Fred Tuomi, former CEO of Invitation Homes Inc. and a preeminent investor, board member, and leader in the real estate industry, has joined its board. Tuomi will work with AvantStay to provide leadership and capital market guidance to help the company bring institutional capital to short-term rentals (STRs) as the next disruptive asset class.

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  • We are proud that Fred has recognized the value of AvantStay's business model, and his appointment to our board signals the strong future of the short-term rental market."
  • Prior to its merger with Invitation Homes, Tuomi served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Starwood Waypoint Homes.
  • "I firmly believe STRs are the next market for institutional investment andgrowth in the real estatesector," said Tuomi.
  • Mr. Tuomi also serves as an affiliate partner for the private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg as an advisor to Second Avenue, an integrated SFR platform.

George Mason University Publishes New Report on The Value of The Consortia Model to the Defense Acquisition Ecosystem

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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FAIRFAX, Va., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Mason University Center for Government Contracting today released a new research report examining the value of the consortia model to the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition process.

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  • Key findings: The Consortia Model promotes innovation, expands the industrial base, and accelerates acquisition
    FAIRFAX, Va., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Mason University Center for Government Contracting today released a new research report examining the value of the consortia model to the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition process.
  • The report "The Power of Many: Leveraging Consortia to Promote Innovation, Expand the Defense Industrial Base, and Accelerate Acquisition" is co-authored by George Mason University Center for Government Contracting Senior Fellow Stephanie Halcrow, and Moshe Schwartz, President of Etherton & Associates.
  • "The data paints a clear picture that the consortia modelplays a vital and growing role in the defense innovation ecosystem,"said report co-author Stephanie Halcrow.
  • "Most significantly, consortia create a space for government-industry collaboration and bring the value of nontraditional contractors and small businesses to the table.

GCommerce Launches Metadesk to Empower Hoteliers to Take Control of their Metasearch Channels

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Officials of GCommerce , a leading, hospitality digital marketing agency, today announced the launch of a new metasearch platform, Metadesk .

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  • Officials of GCommerce , a leading, hospitality digital marketing agency, today announced the launch of a new metasearch platform, Metadesk .
  • Metadesk is a software-driven experience designed to address known pain points and frustrations experienced by hoteliers regarding the management of their metasearch channels while leveraging GCommerces world class media management and optimization skills.
  • Metasearch is quickly being categorized as a revenue management tool, and Metadesk is here to challenge that notion, said Lindley Cotton, president & partner, GCommerce.
  • With metadesk, hoteliers can take control of their metasearch channels to generate direct bookings and effectively compete with the OTAs.