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1440 Named Finalist at 8th Annual Shorty Impact Awards

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Media industry disruptor 1440 has been named as an 8th Annual Shorty Impact Awards finalist for 1440: Facts Without Motives in the News & Media category.

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  • Media industry disruptor 1440 has been named as an 8th Annual Shorty Impact Awards finalist for 1440: Facts Without Motives in the News & Media category.
  • 1440’s work, under the leadership of Lauren Routt, has demonstrated innovation, creativity, and impact, which makes it a top contender for a Shorty Impact Award.
  • “Being named a Shorty Impact finalist reaffirms that we are effectively reaching a broad spectrum of individuals, especially within the dynamic space of social media.
  • We are ecstatic that our content is resonating with this vibrant online community.”
    The 8th Annual Shorty Impact Awards winners are to be announced at an in-person Shorty Impact Awards celebration at The Belasco in Los Angeles Nov. 13, 2023.

Opal Camera Closes $17M Series A Led by Founders Fund, Kindred Ventures, MKBHD, and Casey Neistat

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Opal Camera Inc. is excited to announce the completion of its Series A funding round, totalling $17 million. The round was led by Founders Fund, with continued participation from Kindred Ventures and other notable investors including renowned tech creators Marques Brownlee and Casey Neistat.

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  • The round was led by Founders Fund, with continued participation from Kindred Ventures and other notable investors including renowned tech creators Marques Brownlee and Casey Neistat.
  • The company's first product was the Opal C1 webcam, the first professional webcam with DSLR quality.
  • "The honest truth is that we started Opal because we thought the market for webcams desperately needed better hardware," said Chugh.
  • "This funding allows us to grow both the short and long-term visions of Opal," said Stefan Sohlstrom, co-founder of Opal.

Sharing Accommodation Market to Reach $235.7 Billion, by 2032 at 6.4% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Sharing Accommodation Market by Type (Business to Consumer (B2C), Business to Business (B2B), and Peer to Peer (P2P)), and Application (Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X, and Boomer), Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032." According to the report, The global sharing accommodation market size was valued at $120.8 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $235.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2023 to 2032.

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  • On the other hand, the business to business (B2B) segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 7.7% from 2023 to 2032.
  • On the basis of application, the generation z segment dominated the market in 2022 accounting for nearly half of the global sharing accommodation market share and is expected to maintain its lead position during the forecast period.
  • Based on region, Europe held the highest market share in terms of revenue in 2022, accounting for more than one-third of the global sharing accommodation market revenue and is likely to dominate the market during the forecast period.
  • The Europe sharing accommodation market is driven by rise in the trend of authenticity, and demand for non-traditional accommodation among travelers in the region.

Sharing Accommodation Market to Reach $235.7 Billion, by 2032 at 6.4% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Sharing Accommodation Market by Type (Business to Consumer (B2C), Business to Business (B2B), and Peer to Peer (P2P)), and Application (Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X, and Boomer), Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032." According to the report, The global sharing accommodation market size was valued at $120.8 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $235.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • On the other hand, the business to business (B2B) segment is projected to manifest the highest CAGR of 7.7% from 2023 to 2032.
  • On the basis of application, the generation z segment dominated the market in 2022 accounting for nearly half of the global sharing accommodation market share and is expected to maintain its lead position during the forecast period.
  • Based on region, Europe held the highest market share in terms of revenue in 2022, accounting for more than one-third of the global sharing accommodation market revenue and is likely to dominate the market during the forecast period.
  • The Europe sharing accommodation market is driven by rise in the trend of authenticity, and demand for non-traditional accommodation among travelers in the region.

Expensify Unveils Personal Payments and Bill Splitting for Everyone

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Expensify , Inc. (Nasdaq: EXFY) announced its foray into personal payments today, with functionality that allows anyone to send and receive money, split bills between individuals and groups, and chat, all within the New Expensify app.

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  • Expensify , Inc. (Nasdaq: EXFY) announced its foray into personal payments today, with functionality that allows anyone to send and receive money, split bills between individuals and groups, and chat, all within the New Expensify app.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231023197944/en/
    “Expensify is now the financial superapp for your work and personal life, all based atop chat,” says David Barrett, founder and CEO of Expensify.
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    “Expensify is now the financial superapp for your work and personal life, all based atop chat,” says David Barrett, founder and CEO of Expensify.
  • Conference-goers can stop by booth 12013 at Money20/20 to chat with the Expensify team and activate the promotion.

Track Expands Hospitality Software Portfolio to Reduce Tech Footprint for Short-Term Rental Companies

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Sunday, October 22, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Minnesota-based TravelNet Solutions (TNS), the leading provider of software solutions for the short-term rental industry, today announced several enhancements and extensions to its flagship product, Track Property Management System. Company representatives at the annual Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) conference will introduce attendees to Track's new Distribution Engine, Payments, and Reviews Management tools with an eye toward consolidating their technology footprint.

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  • "The BSIP partnership has helped us level up ourselves so we can respond more quickly to customer needs and reduce their overall technology footprint.
  • Track Payments will be integrated into the Track platform, giving users greater control and a central dashboard that can track credit activity such as chargebacks and refunds in real-time.
  • In addition to its new products, this week marks the debut of TNS' new company tagline, "Heart of Hospitality."
  • The new tagline is on display at booth 713 where TNS representatives will be on hand throughout the Oct. 22–25 conference.

Citrine Angels Invests $1,000,000 in Female Founded Startups

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Citrine Angels (Citrine), the premiere female-focused angel investment nonprofit organization in the Washington, D.C. region, announced today the organization has invested more than $1 million USD in female founded companies since its inception in 2019. The investments, averaging more than $50,000 each, were made in 18 startups by more than 40 women, many of whom were first-time investors.

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  • Citrine Angels (Citrine), the premiere female-focused angel investment nonprofit organization in the Washington, D.C. region, announced the organization has invested more than $1 million USD in female founded companies since its inception in 2019.
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Citrine Angels (Citrine), the premiere female-focused angel investment nonprofit organization in the Washington, D.C. region, announced today the organization has invested more than $1 million USD in female founded companies since its inception in 2019.
  • "Congratulations to the Citrine Angels community – our members, portfolio companies, ecosystem partners and sponsors.
  • "Citrine Angels was founded with a mission to educate and encourage women to write checks to support women-owned startups.

Airbnb to Announce Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABNB) today announced that the company's third quarter 2023 financial results will be released after market close on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABNB) today announced that the company's third quarter 2023 financial results will be released after market close on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
  • The company's shareholder letter will be made available on the Airbnb Investor Relations website at https://investors.airbnb.com .
  • Airbnb will host an audio webcast to discuss its results at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m.
  • Following the call, a replay of the webcast will be available on the Airbnb Investor Relations website.

United States Vacation Rental Market Insights and Forecasts Report 2022-2023 & 2026 with Potential Impact of COVID-19 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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The "The US Vacation Rental Market (by Accommodation Type & Booking Mode): Insights and Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "The US Vacation Rental Market (by Accommodation Type & Booking Mode): Insights and Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The US vacation rental market is anticipated to reach up to US$16.86 billion in 2023 registering a CAGR of 8.49% over the forecasted period.
  • Travel and tourism contribute not only to the vacation rental industry but also to the overall economy of the United States.
  • Demand for vacation rentals has surged, indicating a significant rebound for the vacation rental industry in the United States.

Smart City Expo to hold in 2023 its biggest edition ever

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Sunday, October 15, 2023
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BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the international summit on cities and smart urban solutions, organized by Fira De Barcelona, will hold its biggest edition to date in 2023.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the international summit on cities and smart urban solutions, organized by Fira De Barcelona, will hold its biggest edition to date in 2023.
  • Over 1,000 exhibitors, 25,000 delegates, and representatives from more than 800 cities and 140 countries are expected to travel to Barcelona.
  • SCEWC is a global showcase for innovative urban solutions and projects that focus on transforming cities into more sustainable, efficient, and livable spaces.
  • Amongst the highlights of SCEWC are the keynotes from Airbnb and FC Barcelona.