Press Releases

March 2010

March 4, 2010
Flight to safety for second home ownership
Over the last decade there has been a growing trend towards buying in far-flung and emerging destinations, often to capitalise on rising property values. However, in today’s economic climate, buyers have reverted back to traditional, established second home destinations and buying for lifestyle, rather than purely investment purposes according to the latest results of a survey carried out by Savills International and HomeAway.co.uk .

February 2010

February 16, 2010
Emerging trend for holiday rentals fuels boom for HomeAway Inc
Annual results released today by HomeAway, Inc., world leader of the online holiday rentals market, reveal the emergence of the industry as an increasingly significant player in the mainstream travel market.

February 15, 2010
Easter bargains in Europe from HomeAway Holiday-Rentals
The Easter break is a great time to reunite with friends and family and enjoy a short trip away together. And with plenty of fun-filled Easter activities on offer, as well as cheap flights and holiday home rentals, Europe is the perfect choice. Whether it’s some quality time with your partner or a break with a large group of friends, there’s a huge range of European homes to choose from on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, from romantic apartments to large homes with tennis courts and pools.  

February 1, 2010
World Cup boosts number of enquiries for Cape Town by over 50%
After two-thirds of the available tickets for the 2010 FIFA World Cup already sold, the choice of accommodation in South Africa is getting scarcer. On HomeAway Holiday-Rentals though you can still find a wide range of holiday homes available to rent for the World Cup, ranging from budget apartments to luxury houses with pools.

January 2010

January 29, 2010
HomeAway UK celebrates 3rd week in top 10 travel charts as visits soar
This January, HomeAway, Inc., world leader of the online holiday rentals sector, has seen its two UK sites; HomeAway Holiday-Rentals and Owners Direct leap in to the top 10 travel websites in the Hitwise ‘Destination and Accommodations’ category, joining well-established travel giants such as TripAdvisor and Travelodge*. In case there was any doubt, this provides indisputable evidence that online holiday rentals have hit the mainstream.

January 11, 2010
Last minute spa offers on HomeAway Holiday-Rentals
The holidays are over, the weather looks bleak, spirits are low and purse-strings are tight. However, thanks to HomeAway Holiday-Rentals you can beat the winter blues and pamper yourself with a relaxing spa holiday, without breaking the budget. On www.HomeAway.co.uk you can find some great late deals on holiday homes near spa facilities, towns or resorts, which provide a much cheaper alternative to pricey spa hotels. 

January 5, 2010
In 2010, discover a new way to travel; discover Grantourismo
In 2010, globetrotting travel writers Terence Carter and Lara Dunston, in partnership with HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, will swap hotel rooms for holiday homes and embark on a contemporary grand tour of sorts they're calling Grantourismo. The aim is to slow down, learn and do things, live like locals, and give something back to the places they visit, as they search for a more authentic and enriching way to travel.