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Propr: Property Management Tech Gives Short-Term Rental Owners an Earning Edge

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – EQS Newswire – 29 September 2022 – It has been reported that Dubai is the most profitable city in the world for Airbnb hosts[i], but with this comes a myriad of challenges for property owners such as managing housekeeping, guests’ noise levels, pricing properties correctly and ensuring personalisation. To minimise these challenges and help more people take advantage of this lucrative opportunity, short term rental management company Propr (https://www.Propr.ae), has launched an all-encompassing tech-based solution to streamline operations and give hosts peace of mind.

Levelling up short-term rental management with tech

With the company’s co-founders, Chregan O’Flynn and Max Urban having backgrounds in tech, they saw that most short-term rental operators utilised off-the-shelf software applications to cobble together a working property management system. The problem with this is that hosts need to find workarounds to stitch these disjointed pieces together which then impacts the guest experience.

It is for this reason that the Propr team developed their own property management system. “The goal,” says O’Flynn, “has always been to automate those elements that can be automated and give our team tools to make them superhumanly more effective, resulting in a better guest experience. This is vital as a happy guest leaves a good review, which leads to more bookings, meaning happier property owners who trust us with their properties.”

Digital solutions transform market challenges

To tackle the issue of housekeeping management, Propr developed an app to remotely monitor and manage cleaning in real time using input and images from the housekeepers to ensure that the standards pre-set for each rental unit are met. “In the past, housekeepers would have to cross off cleaning checklists manually, but now the process has been simplified and made customisable for each property,” shares Urban.

Regarding noise control, he explains that guests are typically on holiday or in town on business and can be loud. “This can cause issues as neighbours sometimes complain. We make use of technology integrated with noise monitoring sensors to send automated and instant notifications to the guests as well as to the owner to alert them to any breaches in noise levels.”

As there are fluctuating variables when it comes to pricing a property, Propr has developed an automated real-time pricing algorithm. Urban points out that this creates a set price point for each property every month that is adjusted daily according to the market.

When it comes to personalisation, one of the ways that Propr has managed to get the balance right is by automating highly structured communication to give their team more opportunity to spend quality time with guests such as when planning a custom itinerary. “We also use tech to flag certain key words like ‘anniversary’ or ‘birthday’ and then notify our guest experience team to do something special for that guest,” notes O’Flynn.

The future of hospitality is tech enabled

Going forward, the entrepreneurs will be developing even more top-line tech tools to meet the needs of tomorrow’s travellers and short-term rental owners. “The key is to use tech in a way that adds to the guests’ experience, rather than making them feel that they are dealing with robots. At every step of the journey, tech can help make the experience better,” concludes Urban.

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About Propr

Propr is a short-term rental management company operating 500+ properties (including two aparthotels) across Cape Town, Johannesburg and Dubai. The company is Marriott-approved and has partnered with them on their Homes & Villas division. Propr is also the only management company in MEA with a direct API partnership with Airbnb. For more information, go to and

Reduce Household Waste and Turn it into Energy with this Device

Homebiogas.

On the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, we introduce you to Laobiogas, which offers an eco-friendly invention to reduce waste management while helping the local economy, homes, and businesses to become more efficient by turning their waste into energy.

Hundreds of Vientiane Pets Vaccinated to Protect Communities Against Rabies

A Vientiane dog gets vaccinated to protect communities against rabies | WHO

On Wednesday, more than 150 pets were vaccinated in central Vientiane as part of a World Rabies Day drive to protect communities and raise awareness of this deadly disease – as well as ways to prevent infection.

DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd clean up 6,000 kg of trash from coastlines across six countries

  • Over 800 volunteers from six countries collected 6,000 kg of garbage on International Coastal Clean-up Day 2022
  • The two companies aim to help reduce plastic waste and protect the marine life across the MEA region, India, and Pakistan
  • DHL and Hapag-Lloyd signed an agreement to help decarbonize the logistics industry by using advanced biofuels for transporting DHL shipments


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 29 September 2022 – To mark this year’s International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day, teams from DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa, India, and Pakistan partnered with shipping operator Hapag-Lloyd Middle East to pull 6,000 kg of trash from coastlines across six countries. Using the tagline, ‘Turning the tide on trash’, the two companies joined forces to help reduce plastic pollution and protect marine life. Over 800 volunteers from both companies rallied to clean up coastlines in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Dubai, India, and Pakistan. The initiative also formed part of DHL’s social impact initiatives that support the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and formed part of the Group’s annual Global Volunteering Day.

Over 800 volunteers from six countries collected 6,000 kg of garbage on International Coastal Clean-up Day 2022

Over 800 volunteers from six countries collected 6,000 kg of garbage on International Coastal Clean-up Day 2022

Kelvin Leung, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific, said, “True to our purpose of connecting people, improving lives, every effort in protecting our oceans and coastlines is one step closer to a greener future. This coastal clean-up is made more meaningful because we’ve joined hands with a like-minded partner Hapag-Lloyd. Decarbonizing the world’s oceans is a mission that we have to keep pressing on as we work together with partners, customers, and the industry to achieve net zero carbon by 2050.”

Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa, said, “Protecting the planet is our responsibility. DHL Global Forwarding is taking ownership through its GoGreen Plus service, which is part of our sustainability roadmap towards net zero logistics emissions by 2050. Cleaning up the oceans will keep marine life intact and preserve our planet for future generations.”

International Coastal Clean-up Day is the largest drive of its kind since launching in 1986. It has since galvanized over 6 million clean-up volunteers in over 100 countries. Each year thousands of tons of garbage make their way to the oceans, with plastics constituting at least 60%. The polluted water harms the marine ecosystem and humans and impacts the livelihoods of those working at sea. Tourism and recreation also suffer, causing significant economic damage to many countries.

To showcase its commitment to the ICC initiative, DHL volunteers on the day wore t-shirts made of recycled plastic. Producing each t-shirt requires 25 plastic bottles of 500ml.

Key activities included the arrangement of separate bins in workspaces and communities, coordinating the collection and depositing of waste at recycling plants, and commissioning the production of items made from recycled material.

For example, in Kenya, the recycling plant will produce buckets, basins, jerrycans and plumbing products from plastic waste. Ghana will turn the waste into recycled plastic lumber to construct benches.

Dheeraj Bhatia, Senior Managing Director of Hapag-Lloyd Middle East and Africa, said, “Decarbonization is the top focus in the sustainable development of our industry. It is also vital that we pay adequate attention to sustainable living on the landside and our surroundings through efforts such as the one we recently took jointly with DHL.

“Such initiatives not only help protect our surroundings but also reiterate how much we all still need to do. Even individually, we can make a difference. Our objective is to ensure our human capital is geared towards a sustainable future and that we achieve net zero carbon by 2045.”

Decarbonizing agreement

DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd have a shared vision of decarbonizing container shipping and logistics. As a result, they signed an agreement earlier this year to use advanced biofuels for the transportation of DHL shipments. As a first step, Hapag-Lloyd will initially ship 18,000 TEU containers of DHL’s volume.

Dominique von Orelli, Global Head of Ocean Freight at DHL Global Forwarding, said, “The challenge of decarbonizing heavy transport demands a rethink by the entire industry. In Hapag-Lloyd we found, to our delight, a partner that shares our ambitions for a carbon-neutral world as embodied in the Paris agreement. Together we can implement mechanisms that will make it easier for shippers to use sustainable fuels.”

The agreement demonstrates the scalability of sustainable transport solutions and the application of sustainable fuels in today’s market. As pioneers, both DHL and Hapag-Lloyd are pledging for a uniform industry standard, following the insetting approach.

Danny Smolders, Managing Director of Global Sales at Hapag-Lloyd, added, “Signing the advanced biofuel agreement with DHL is a big step towards a greener future. Biofuel will play a significant role in our journey to reach net zero by 2045. The project brings us a step closer to commercializing biofuel-powered transportation and supporting our customers in their decarbonization efforts.”

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DHL – The logistics company for the world

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 81 billion euros in 2021. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

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Tropical Storm Noru Wreaks Havoc Across Southern Laos

Flooding in Sanamxay district.

Typhoon Noru, which was downgraded to a tropical storm, made landfall in Southern Laos on Wednesday and caused flooding in several areas.

City of Dreams Unveils the Newfound Sensational Art Space at The Showroom

Presenting Multi-dimensional Art Space by the Debut of Artelli

MACAU SAR – Media OutReach – 29 September 2022 – City of Dreams, the iconic premier entertainment resort owned and operated by Melco Resorts & Entertainment is further expanding the boundary of its kaleidoscope collection of experiences and introducing a newfound sensational experience to the city—The spectacular Showroom will soon launch this flagship destination in October showcasing a newfound experience composed of sensational multi-dimensional art and retail elements.

The Showroom located at City of Dreams will house over 17,000 square feet of art and retail space on two levels. Inspired by the City of Dreams logo, the exterior design with the iconic circular windows brings in natural lighting to enrich the elegant atmosphere in the area. It also appears to be transparent at night exposing the happenings inside with an incredible visual experience.

City of Dreams Unveils the Newfound Sensational Art Space at The Showroom
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City of Dreams is collaborating with Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited to present the immersive multi-dimensional art space — Artelli at The Showroom. The 7,000 square feet art space in harmony with lifestyle and digital art, art community, exclusive brand crossovers and more. The infusion of art and brands establishes a luxurious immersive art experience. In the future, Artelli will join forces with world-renowned top artists and brand designers to launch Artelli exclusive debut collections. Artelli will be the ultimate luxury art community platform and the central art hub to house contemporary art and culture.

The brand name of “Artelli” is derived from the words ‘Art’ and ‘Intelligence’ where art and intelligent technology meets. As a luxurious art space, Artelli creates a one-of-a-kind storied experience for each guest with exclusive art exhibits, limited-edition debut items, further enriched with draft drawing sketches and behind-the-scenes highlight of the art pieces. Art events will be hosted to build an art and culture community, bringing a new experience that cultivates art creations and commercial elements.

Mr. David Sisk, Chief Operating Officer – Macau Resorts, Melco Resorts and Entertainment said, “Being the leading pioneer of integrated resorts in Macau, Melco is exciting to establish the ‘Art x Retail’ concept of experience with the launch of The Showroom. In collaboration with Artelli, City of Dreams will surprise the city with the new horizon of art space and create exceptional memories for all guests by the debut of the luxurious immersive multi-dimensional art space. We look forward to continue to join hands with the Macau SAR government and contributing to the city’s art and cultural landscape development.”

Executive Director of Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited and Founder of Artelli, Mr. Cyrus Fong said: “As technology advances, art spaces and galleries that operate on a single channel are no longer enough to satisfy people’s desire and pursuit in collecting art. To comprehend this, Artelli will be a new global art and culture landmark that narrows the distance between art enthusiasts and artworks delineating immersive art-meets-live experiences Upon entering, each visitor of Artelli can immerse themselves in a storied journey with the artists and discover different artistic charisma in every corner.”

In celebrating the grand opening of Artelli on October 28, internationally renowned artists are being invited to bring along their world-exclusive original artworks for showcasing at Artelli, all these limited art pieces will also be available for sale to all art collectors.

Hashtag: #CityofDreams

Laos U17 Football Players to Attend Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers in Kyrgyzstan

Laos u17 football team trains in Kyrgyzstan
Laos u17 football team trains in Kyrgyzstan (Photo: Lao Football Federation).

A group of 23 U17 football players from Laos will attend the Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers in the Kyrgyz Republic at the beginning of October.

Laos Deputy PM Attends Shinzo Abe’s State Funeral in Japan

Deputy PM, Sonexay Siphandone, attends Shinzo Abe Funeral in Japan

Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone visited Tokyo this week to attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and express his condolences.