Awaze
Travel Arrangements501-1000 Employees
Awaze positions itself as Europe’s leading provider of self-catered holiday rentals, bringing together established brands including Cottages.com, Hoseasons, Novasol, James Villas and Ardennes-étape to offer a large portfolio of holiday properties. It oversees more than 105,000 holiday properties across the UK and continental Europe and serves over six million guests annually. With 501-1000 employees, Awaze operates in travel arrangements and relies on local management teams to support properties and maintain service levels, aided by a technology and management services platform. Its technology stack includes tools such as Amazon Simple Queue Service, Node.js and DocuSign, reflecting a focus on scalable operations and guest experience. In 2026 the company expanded with a Whitby, Canada location and launched eight new consumer apps plus a ChatGPT integration to aid travellers. The portfolio includes James Villa Holidays, acquired in 2018.