RedAwning is an American online travel agency that enables users to search and book vacation homes.[1][2]
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Tim Choate |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people |
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| Parent | RedAwning Group |
| Website | www |
History
editRedAwning was founded by Tim Choate in 2010.[3][4]
In November 2023, RedAwning launched the "Superhost Supercharge Program", offering expanded communication and management capabilities for hosts, especially Airbnb Superhosts.[5]
Funding and acquisitions
editIn 2017, RedAwning raised a total of $40M in funding over one round led by Silversmith Capital Partners.[6][7] In 2015, it acquired Perfect Places.[8] In November 2022, RedAwning announced the acquisition of Lexicon Travel Technologies.[9]
Partnerships
editIn 2014, RedAwning integrated with HomeAway's software ISI.[10] In May 2023, RedAwning established partnerships with Hostfully as its first Preferred PMS Partner.[11] The company also partnered with Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt and Stay Inc.[12]
In October 2023, RedAwning established a partnership with Amazon.[13][14]
Business model and services
editRedAwning operates as a branded network of vacation rental properties.[15] It offers services for hosts, property managers, and guests.[16] The company supplies vacation rentals to Booking.com, Expedia, HomeAway/VRBO, FlipKey/TripAdvisor, and Airbnb.[17]
Recognitions
edit- 20116 - Named one of the "50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the East Bay" by the San Francisco Business Times[18]
- 2018 - Selected by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the "5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the United States"[19]
References
edit- ^ Hoge, Patrick (18 August 2014). "RedAwning aims to bring hotel booking ease to vacation rentals". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Stevens, Paul (31 October 2023). "RedAwning debuts as accommodation provider for Hyatt platform". shorttermrentalz.com. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Hinote, Amy (11 August 2017). "RedAwning CEO Tim Choate on $40 million raise: "The market opportunity is essentially unlimited"". vrmintel.com. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Schaal, Dennis (23 June 2020). "Short-Term Rental Platform RedAwning Restructures and Bookings Surge". skift.com. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "RedAwning Announces Superhost Supercharge Program" (Press release). Globe Newswire. 11 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023 – via Enid News & Eagle.
- ^ "RedAwning.com Secures $40M in Growth Equity Funding". finsmes.com. 9 August 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Brown, Spencer A. (9 August 2017). "Vacation rental network RedAwning snags $40 million funding". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "RedAwning buys Blizzard to expand into vacation rental services". phocuswire.com. 28 April 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Stevens, Paul (21 November 2022). "RedAwning buys channel manager Lexicon Travel Technologies". shorttermrentalz.com. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ O'Neill, Sean (19 December 2017). "HomeAway to Hike Rates for Rental Owners Despite Talk of Blowback". skift.com. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Stevens, Paul (15 April 2021). "Safely.com and Hostfully confirm new partnership". shorttermrentalz.com. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "RedAwning to Debut as an Accommodation Provider for Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt" (Press release). Globe Newswire. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023 – via bakersfield.com.
- ^ Choate, Tim. "RedAwning Scales Great Customer Service Using Amazon Connect and AWS AI Services". aws.amazon.com. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "RedAwning Group Teams Up with Amazon to Announce RedAwning Smart Concierge(TM), the Future of Vacation Rental Hospitality" (Press release). PR Newswire. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2023 – via epicos.com.
- ^ O'Neill, Sean (30 August 2018). "Vacation Rental Network RedAwning Buys Leavetown to Enroll Multi-Unit Properties". skift.com. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Stevens, Paul (14 December 2018). "Interview Pt 2: RedAwning CEO Tim Choate on trends and the future". shorttermrentalz.com. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "RDP is Excited to Announce a Partnership with RedAwning, Offering Seamless Connectivity between RDPWin and the RedAwning Database". resortdata.com (Press release). 20 June 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "RedAwning Ranks in Top 10 in San Francisco Business Times' List of 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area". PRWeb (Press release). 2 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "RedAwning Makes Inc. 5000 List of Nation's Fastest-Growing Private Companies". PRWeb (Press release). 28 August 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2023.