Thibault Masson
What’s New for Airbnb Hosts in the 2025 Summer Release? Tools Built for One-Listing Hosts
If you’re a solo Airbnb host managing one listing, Airbnb just gave you something valuable: a redesigned set of tools ...
Airbnb’s 2025 Summer Release: From Stays to Services, and a Real-Life Social Network in the Making
Airbnb’s 2025 Summer Release is not just a batch of features—it’s a strategic shift. Yes, we got new tools for ...
Airbnb Q1 2025: What Vacation Rental Managers Should Know
🎬 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 ...
Booking.com’s Q1 2025 Results: Alternative Accommodations Growth, U.S. Headwinds, and Strategic Cost-Cutting
📈 Strong Results in Alternative Accommodations Booking.com posted solid first-quarter financial results, highlighting continued growth in its “Alternative Accommodations” segment—a category ...
Airbnb’s New Off-Platform Policy (May 2025): What Hosts and Property Managers Must Know Now
Airbnb recently announced important updates to its Off-Platform and Fee Transparency Policy, effective May 10, 2025. It is stirring debate ...
Joe Gebbia Steps Down from Airbnb.org: What Vacation Rental Managers Need to Know
On April 4, 2025, Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb and chairman of Airbnb.org, officially stepped down from his role at ...
Vacasa’s Sale: Why It’s Not Over Yet—and What Davidson Kempner Is Now Arguing
We’re back with an important update—because, well, you might’ve thought it was over. It’s not. As you know, Vacasa is ...
Airbnb Just Linked HotelTonight to Its Platform — And It’s a Bigger Deal Than You Think
For years, I’ve been watching the slow-burn relationship between Airbnb and HotelTonight. When Airbnb acquired the hotel-booking app in 2019, ...
Airbnb Navigates Political Waters as Co-Founder Joins DOGE
Recent reports indicate that Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has joined Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative under ...
Maui’s Vacation Rental Crackdown: What You Need to Know
Maui, one of Hawaii’s most famous islands is known for its beaches, luxury resorts, and vacation rentals. Now, local officials ...
HomeToGo + Interhome: Decoding a Major Vacation Rental Merger
The vacation rental industry just got a shake-up. HomeToGo, a major player in European vacation rentals, has finalized its acquisition ...
The “New Airbnb” – Becoming a Travel and Living Brand That People Use Weekly
Airbnb is no longer just a short-term rental platform—it is actively transforming into a travel and living brand that people ...
Airbnb’s 2025 Summer Release: What Was Actually Rolled Out—And What It Means for Hosts
The Airbnb 2025 Summer Release isn’t just another update—it’s a visible step in the company’s long-term pivot: from being a ...
Airbnb Drops Strict Policy—Limited Takes Over: What It Means for Your Vacation Rental Business
Airbnb’s New Cancellation Policies: What Hosts Must Know Big change: Starting January 20, 2025, Airbnb is rolling out new cancellation ...
Casago Acquires Vacasa: What It Means for US Vacation Rental ManageRs IN 2025
The recent announcement of Casago’s acquisition of Vacasa has created waves in the vacation rental industry. The deal, valuing Vacasa ...
Skeletons, Unicorns, and Explosions: How Hostaway’s Bold Imagery Reflects Its $365M Ambitions
I. Hostaway’s Bold Imagery: Breaking the Mold When Hostaway announced its record-breaking $365 million funding round, they didn’t just rely ...
Airbnb Regulations in France: What Short-Term Rental Hosts Need to Know About New Laws
France, the second-largest market in the world for Airbnb, has recently introduced the Loi Le Meur, a comprehensive law aimed ...
Airbnb’s 2025 Strategy: Evolving into a Comprehensive Lifestyle Platform
For the past two years, Airbnb has followed a clear strategic playbook built on three key pillars: Making Hosting Mainstream, ...
France’s New Anti-Airbnb Law: What It Means for the Vacation Rental Industry
France, the world’s second-largest market for Airbnb, has introduced new regulations targeting short-term rentals. This move comes amid rising concerns ...
Barcelona’s Short-Term Rental Ban Faces Legal Challenges: What Managers Need to Know
Barcelona, a pioneer in strict short-term rental regulations, is once again at the center of industry attention. The city’s latest ...
