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The latest insights and updates for Airbnb hosts, from in-depth looks at seasonal releases and new features to practical checklists and management tips. This category covers essential topics for vacation rental managers and short-term rental managers, including Airbnb experiences, hosting dashboard features, cleaning guidelines, cancellation policy updates, and brand strategy analysis. Stay informed on Airbnb’s fiscal growth, industry news, and the tools that can help you enhance your hosting and management approach.

Holidu Acquires Finca Mallorca, Airbnb vs. Brazil Rental Bill, and NYC’s Law 18 Faces Renewed Scrutiny

Holidu Acquires Finca Mallorca, Airbnb vs. Brazil Rental Bill, and NYC’s Law 18 Faces Renewed Scrutiny

Snigdha Parghan

Holidu Acquires Finca Mallorca to Strengthen Hold on Premium Balearic Rentals Snigdha’s Views: Rio Eyes Stricter Rental Rules, but Airbnb ...

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Airbnb Q1 2025: What Vacation Rental Managers Should Know

Thibault Masson

🎬 1. Is Airbnb’s Growth Slowing Down? And in the U.S.? Let’s take a step back.Airbnb reported $2.3 billion in Q1 ...

Airbnb Enters Japanese Real Estate, HomeToGo Unveils AI Search Tool, Sonder Layoffs Begin

Airbnb Enters Japanese Real Estate, HomeToGo Unveils AI Search Tool, Sonder Layoffs Begin

Snigdha Parghan

HomeToGo Rolls Out AI Filter to Improve Vacation Rental Search Accuracy About HomeToGo: HomeToGo is a SaaS-enabled vacation rental marketplace ...

Vrbo's One Key Devaluation Same Property, Different Rewards Depending on the Platform

Airbnb vs. Vrbo Ads: Nick Saban Spot Benched After Complaint, Billboard Stays

Uvika Wahi

Vrbo’s “host-free” campaign — from Nick Saban commercials to high-profile billboards — made waves for its cheeky positioning against Airbnb. ...

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Portugal Supply Mushrooms, Airbnb Scores Lobbying Win in Washington, Booking.com’s 2025 Travel & Sustainability Report

Snigdha Parghan

Portugal Clamps Down on Tourist Rentals—Hosts Pivot, Airbnb Pushes Back Snigdha’s Views Washington’s Rental Tax Bill Fails After Airbnb Pushback, ...

Airbnb Makes Total Price Display Global—Here’s What It Means for Short-Term Rental Managers

Airbnb Makes Total Price Display Global—Here’s What It Means for Short-Term Rental Managers

Uvika Wahi

As of April 21, 2025, Airbnb guests around the world will now see the total price of a listing—including all ...

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Airbnb’s New Off-Platform Policy (May 2025): What Hosts and Property Managers Must Know Now

Thibault Masson

Airbnb recently announced important updates to its Off-Platform and Fee Transparency Policy, effective May 10, 2025. It is stirring debate ...

Airbnb Launches Co-Host Marketplace in Japan, Vrbo to Delist Poor Listings, Booking.com Bets Big on India and AI

Airbnb Launches Co-Host Marketplace in Japan, Vrbo to Delist Poor Listings, Booking.com Bets Big on India and AI

Snigdha Parghan

Airbnb Debuts its Co-Host Marketplace in Japan, Eyeing Supply Across Asia Snigdha’s Views: Vrbo to Delist Low-Quality Listings, Roll Out ...

Joe Gebbia Steps Down from Airbnb.org: What Vacation Rental Managers Need to Know

Joe Gebbia Steps Down from Airbnb.org: What Vacation Rental Managers Need to Know

Thibault Masson

On April 4, 2025, Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb and chairman of Airbnb.org, officially stepped down from his role at ...

Airbnb Just Linked HotelTonight to Its Platform — And It’s a Bigger Deal Than You Think

Airbnb Just Linked HotelTonight to Its Platform — And It’s a Bigger Deal Than You Think

Thibault Masson

For years, I’ve been watching the slow-burn relationship between Airbnb and HotelTonight. When Airbnb acquired the hotel-booking app in 2019, ...

Aerial view of Barcelona city and the Sagrada Família with a red “BANNED” label, symbolizing Spain’s top court upholding the short-term rental ban and Airbnb’s response.

Spain’s Top Court Upholds Barcelona’s Short-Term Rental Ban, Airbnb Pushes Back

Uvika Wahi

Spain’s top court has upheld Barcelona’s short-term rental ban, giving the city full authority to phase out 10,000 tourist apartments by 2028. This ruling reshapes the STR landscape, signaling a shift toward mid- and long-term rentals and urging property managers to diversify, adapt pricing models, and engage in regulatory dialogue.

irbnb and The White Lotus Effect A 500% Surge That Rewrote the Market

Airbnb and The White Lotus Effect: A 500% Surge That Rewrote the Market

Uvika Wahi

What happens when an Emmy-winning HBO series meets one of Airbnb’s most jaw-dropping listings? A luxury villa in Koh Samui ...

Lisbon Imposes Bans and New Limits, Mabrian Launches Rental Monitoring Tool, and Airbnb Reboots Experiences

Lisbon Imposes Bans and New Limits, Mabrian Launches Rental Monitoring Tool, and Airbnb Reboots Experiences

Snigdha Parghan

Lisbon Bans New Holiday Homes in Key Neighborhoods, Halts Licenses Where Rentals Exceed 5% of Housing Snigdha’s Views Mabrian Launches ...

Vrbo’s Latest Billboard Trolls Airbnb (Again)—But Is It Good Advertising

Vrbo’s Latest Billboard Trolls Airbnb (Again)—But Is It Good Advertising?

Uvika Wahi

Vrbo’s latest billboard campaign has turned heads, not just for its bold placement in cities like New York and San ...

Airbnb vs. Vrbo What Their Spring 2025 Travel Trends Reveal About Demand

Airbnb vs. Vrbo: What Their Spring 2025 Travel Trends Reveal About Demand

Uvika Wahi

Two platforms, two radically different approaches to spring travel. Airbnb is chasing urban event-goers, Vrbo is pulling in families and ...

Arizona Mayors Seek Rental Control, Murcia Partners with Airbnb, and Minut Automates Energy Savings with Ecobee

Arizona Mayors Seek Rental Control, Murcia Partners with Airbnb, and Minut Automates Energy Savings with Ecobee

Snigdha Parghan

Arizona Mayors Push for Local Control to Regulate Short-Term Rentals Snigdha’s View: Minut Adds Ecobee Smart Thermostats to Optimize Energy ...

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Marseille Imposes 90-Day Cap, Airbnb To Collect Taxes in Italy, Vermont Bill Targets Short-Term Rentals

Snigdha Parghan

Marseille hosts face new 90-day rental limit down from 120 Snigdha’s Views: Airbnb to Collect and Remit Tourist Taxes Across ...

400,000 Listings Gone Why Airbnb Wants to Be the Face of Quality—And Who Pays the Price.

400,000 Listings Gone: Why Airbnb Wants to Be the Face of Quality—And Who Pays the Price

Uvika Wahi

Airbnb knows its future depends on trust. The company’s first-ever Airbnb’s Global Quality Report paints a picture of a platform ...

Airbnb Navigates Political Waters as Co-Founder Joins DOGE

Airbnb Navigates Political Waters as Co-Founder Joins DOGE

Thibault Masson

Recent reports indicate that Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has joined Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative under ...

Airbnb’s latest ad campaign visuals featuring cozy cabins, minimalist interiors, and snow chalets, highlighting stays for nature-loving travelers and casual hosts.

Airbnb’s Latest Ad Campaign Targets Casual Hosts, Nature-Loving Travelers, and Takes on Hotels Once Again

Snigdha Parghan

Airbnb’s latest ad campaign goes beyond marketing—it signals a strategic push to attract part-time hosts, expand supply, and tap into nature-focused travel. While the ads appeal to casual homeowners, they also reshape competition for property managers, emphasizing reliability, better pricing strategies, and professional management as Airbnb doubles down on host acquisition.