Thibault Masson
Airbnb’s Platform for Entrepreneurship: Creating a Network Effect in the Hospitality Industry
If you’re an Airbnb host or property manager, you may have already noticed how Airbnb has become a platform for ...
The Great European Short-Term Rental Comeback: Analyzing the Winners and Laggards of the Post-Pandemic Boom
This comprehensive article reflects on the European short-term rental market throughout 2022, revealing captivating insights from actual booking data provided ...
Web3 in Travel: Decoding the Digital Revolution for Vacation Rental Homes Ahead of the Groundbreaking Conference
The “Web3 in Travel” conference is just around the corner, and it promises to shed light on the transformative potential ...
Vrbo One Key: A Game-Changing Loyalty Program Boosting Expedia Group’s Brand Synergy
The introduction of Vrbo’s One Key loyalty program as part of Expedia Group’s overarching strategy brings significant implications for the ...
Navigating the Airbnbust: Strategies for Hosts to Thrive in a Changing Market
The Airbnbust, characterized by an increase in supply on the platform potentially leading to a decrease in bookings per listing, ...
Insights from Airbnb CEO’s Speech: Addressing Loneliness, Designing Outstanding Experiences, and Cultivating Passionate Customers
In a recent speech delivered at the prestigious Stanford Graduate School of Business, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky shared valuable insights ...
Booking.com Introduces Payments by Booking.com for Vacation Rental Managers
As we mentioned in our analysis of Booking.com’s US strategy, the company has finally released a payment solution for vacation ...
Airbnb Hosts Can Finally See Their Listing Categories: Here’s How to Check and Correct Them
With Airbnb’s new update, hosts can now easily view their listing categories, ensuring their properties are properly categorized for better ...
The Tragic Case of a Toddler’s Death in a Vacation Rental Raises Questions About Liability and Safety
The devastating case of Enora Lavenir, a 19-month-old toddler who tragically died due to a lethal amount of fentanyl in ...
Urban Short-Term Rentals for Groups: A Comprehensive Deep Dive with Roami’s CEO Andreas King-Geovanis on Strategy and Vision
Urban short-term rentals are back in demand after more than two years of tepid demand. Time to explore this thriving, ...
Optimizing Revenue in Uncertain Markets: A Review of PriceLabs’ New Releases for Short-Term Rental Businesses
PriceLabs, the dynamic pricing and revenue management platform for short-term rental businesses, has introduced two new features to help hosts ...
Airbnb’s Future: Moving Beyond Travel and Expanding Housing Options, as per Brian Chesky
Airbnb was once a simple travel marketplace, connecting travelers with unique accommodations around the world. But today, the company is ...
Affordability and Comfort: Airbnb Targets Budget-Conscious Families
Airbnb is looking to position itself as the ultimate destination for family travel but may face challenges in shedding its ...
Vrbo to Switch to Expedia Group Platform in 2023: Challenges and Opportunities
In 2023, vacation rental booking platform Vrbo will be switching to Expedia Group’s platform. This move presents both challenges and ...
Airbnb Plus and Luxe in 2023: A Comeback Story for Premium Stays?
In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world, Airbnb made the difficult decision to pause two of its ambitious ...
Decoding Airbnb’s strategic priorities for 2023
While commenting on its 2022 financial results, its first-ever profitable year, Airbnb uncovers its three strategic priorities for 2023: In ...
Airbnb Attains Yearly Profitability for First Time in 2022, Breaking Records With Most Profitable Quarter Ever
During the fourth quarter of 2022, Airbnb reported a net income of $319 million, its most profitable quarter ever. Compared ...
Comparing Airbnb and Vrbo’s Policies on Verifying Guests and Preventing Party Bookings
Airbnb and Vrbo have recently been in the news for presenting some of their measures to better protects hosts. As ...
Why it makes sense for Expedia to push individual hosts to Vrbo
Recently, there were murmurs that Expedia was set to remove vacation rentals from its website. But according to travel publication ...
booking.yeah doesn’t work, but Booking doubles down for Super Bowl 2023 with Melissa McCarthy
For the second year, Booking.com is releasing a Super Bowl ad. In 2022, its ad featured Idris Elba and relaunched ...
