Thibault Masson
How flOasis, a new listing site of unique stays for remote workers, launched in under 12 months
How do you launch a booking platform offering unique stays to remote workers and digital nomads under 12 months? How ...
The ridiculous debate about Airbnb’s cleaning fees.
Twitterstorm erupted after “We gotta stop Airbnb” message shows screenshot of a $114 cleaning fee. Twitter users and the press ...
No, Airbnb’s Smart Pricing algorithm does not discriminate against black hosts. But …
On May 13, 2021, the Financial Times published an article titled “Airbnb pricing algorithm led to increased racial disparities, study ...
Hottest U.S. vacation rental trends for summer 2021
It is no secret that traditional vacation rental markets (coastal, mountain, and rural) are booming in the US for summer ...
7 new Vrbo developments that property managers and hosts should not miss
While Airbnb was busy packaging no fewer than 103 updates in one release in May, Vrbo has launched new features ...
Vrbo commercials: After a Long Wait series, with John Legend
Vrbo’s advertising activity has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic: In 2020, the company unveiled a ...
Airbnb and Booking targets of G7 push for higher taxes for multinationals and EU focus on restraining gatekeepers
Property managers and vacation rental owners operate businesses that are fundamentally local. As such, they pay taxes in the cities, ...
U.S. Vacation Rentals vs. Labor Shortages: Extenteam’s Luke Bujarski reports
After losing a dramatic number of jobs in 2021, the vacation rental industry is now scrambling to find workers. Extenteam, ...
3 thought-provoking data points from Airbnb’s 2021 travel report
In our European travel report, we shared data about Airbnb’s bookings for summer 2021. One striking data point showed that ...
Asia-Pacific: SE Asia villa market slumps (-66% in Bali), while Australia booms (+80% in Byron Bay)
While data about the surge in vacation rental bookings in the US abound, fewer reports are available about other regions. ...
Summer 2021 Holiday rental market trends (Airbnb, Transparent)
In Europe, the surge in short-term rental bookings has arrived. Yet, data shows that the US started riding this wave ...
The 4 pillars of Airbnb’s 2021 Strategy
On May 24, Airbnb announced its most comprehensive update to its service in 12 years. The company unveiled a simpler ...
Airbnb’s Q1 2021 data: What if Airbnb’s bet to become more than a travel company was paying off?
In 2014, when Airbnb introduced its new tagline, “Belong anywhere“, the company said it wanted to be a lifestyle brand, ...
Airbnb’s May 24, 2021 Special announcement: Takeaways + 103 new features
On May 24, Airbnb announced its most comprehensive update to its service in 12 years. The company promises to unveil ...
7 things to learn from RedAwning’s plan to make its new owners and managers succeed fast
Competition for supply is heating up among big names in the vacation rental industry. For instance, Airbnb has streamlined its ...
US vacation rental boom favors Vrbo while Booking.com falls short due to lack of inventory.
Both Expedia Group (Vrbo’s parent company) and Booking Holdings (which includes Booking.com) have released their Q1 2021 financial performance. Neither ...
How AI can help you write more attractive property descriptions and reply to guest reviews faster (even negative ones)
The concept of AI-generated content has been around for a while. You may have even seen some clever and witty ...
Vrbo vs Airbnb for hosts: Vrbo claims it is better at generating booking revenues
Vrbo wants to attract hosts that are loyal to Airbnb. We’ve seen it with Vrbo’s Fast Start campaign, where a ...
Top 10 slides from Sonder’s 2021 investor presentation, as company prepares to go public at a $2.2 billion value
How about a sneak peek at Sonder’s 2021 investor slide deck? Sonder basically takes over well-located apartment developments and hotels to ...
Vrbo Premier Host program: Meaning, How to qualify, and who to contact?
While Airbnb’s Superhost program is more famous, Vrbo‘s Premier Host program is worth considering, with its promise of more visibility in search ...
