By Editor , 27 October 2026
Awaze: Flexible Cancellation Guests Book 30 Days Earlier

NORWICH – – October 27, 2026 -- Guests who choose Flexible Cancellation on cottages.com and Novasol book about 30 days further in advance, on average, than guests on standard terms, according to Awaze, Europe's largest holiday rentals group.

Pikl partnership enables direct refunds to guests

The Flexible Cancellation product runs through Awaze's partnership with insurance-backed provider Pikl. Awaze says it gives guests the confidence to secure a preferred property earlier and gives property owners better visibility of future bookings.

By Editor , 12 October 2026
Pikl Hits 20% of UK Short-Term Rental Market, Named LDC One to Watch

Norwich – October 12, 2026 -- Pikl, the insurance-backed revenue growth partner for the travel market, grew 7x between 2024 and 2025 and now covers about 20% of the UK short-term rental market, as its founder and CEO Louise Birritteri was named One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2026.