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Guesty Appoints Kate COX As Chief Marketing Officer

PRIVATEOct 10, 2024over 1 year ago

Position

Chief Marketing Officer

Company

Guesty

Kate Cox
CovinaInformation TechnologyHospitality

Description

Guesty has appointed Kate Cox as the new chief marketing officer [CMO]. The appointment follows the company's $130 million Series F funding round in April and its recent acquisition of vacation rental channel management distribution platform Rentals United.

Company Information

Company

Guesty

Location

Covina, California, United States

About

Guesty, the end-to-end platform built for the short-term rental industry, empowering property managers and hosts to grow smarter, scale faster, and deliver standout guest experiences. With the largest R&D team in the industry, 250+ engineers, Guesty is the engine inside 250,000+ properties across 100+ countries, powering more properties, more platforms, and more bookings across major OTAs like Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Expedia, Tripadvisor, Hopper, Google Travel, and Homes & Villas by Marriott. Backed by $410 million in funding from KKR, Apax Digital Funds, MSD Partners, Sixth Street Growth, Viola Growth, Flashpoint, and Vertex Ventures, Guesty’s global team of 800+ employees across 16 offices is building the future of the short-term rental industry under one roof, for every platform, every property, and every tool.

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