US: Tiny cabin rental startup Getaway has raised $41.7 million in a Series C funding round led by private investment firm Certares, with continued support from existing investors.
Founded in 2015, the “outdoor and wellness focused” hospitality company builds collections of tiny cabins – known as “Outposts” – in rural locations surrounded by nature within a two-hour drive from major cities across the United States.
Interest in Getaway cabins soared in 2020 as the company reported a 150 per cent increase in year-on-year bookings and close to 100 per cent occupancy across its extensive portfolio. The accommodation type has become an increasingly attractive choice for travellers wanting to escape crowded urban centres in…