Uvika Wahi
Airbnb’s “Stay Grounded” Ad Marks the Official Start of Its Identity as a Lifestyle Platform
Airbnb has a new commercial out called Stay Grounded, animated in its signature whimsical style, set to George Michael’s Freedom! ...
How Airbnb Is Pushing for Softer Short-Term Rental Rules in New York, Two Years After the Crackdown
New York City welcomed nearly 63 million visitors in 2024, generating over $74 billion in economic impact. It is the ...
Airbnb Host Fee Change Correction: How to Actually Keep Your Payout
Last week, we explained Airbnb’s shift to a 15.5% host-only fee. But we need to clarify something important: our original ...
Airbnb Connections: New Feature Turns Trips Into Social Networks
Airbnb has quietly launched a new feature called Connections, now visible in user profiles. At first glance, it’s a simple ...
Oman and UnderTheDoormat Join Forces to Build a Professional Short-Term Rental Ecosystem
If you’re a short-term rental manager in the Middle East, Europe, or the U.S., you’re used to hearing one narrative ...
How One Viral Statistic Is Skewing Europe’s Short-Term Rental Debate
Few industries are as routinely scrutinized, and misunderstood, as short-term rentals. Media coverage doesn’t just inform the public; it often ...
Vrbo Q2 2025 Results Show Clear Shift Toward Promotions, Shorter Stays, and Bundled Value
Vrbo’s Q2 2025 results confirm a clear shift: the U.S. market is growing, but just barely, and the brand is ...
EU Bookings Grew 4.8% in Q1 2025: Where Demand Rose (or Fell) Might Surprise You
Europe’s platform tourism is still growing, but not everywhere.In Q1 2025, platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Expedia collectively hosted 129.6 ...
Ho Chi Minh City Plans Legal Framework, Columbia Freezes Permits, Maui Ban Debate Intensifies
Ho Chi Minh City Reverses Ban, Plans Legal Framework for Short-Term Rentals Snigdha’s Views Columbia Imposes 12-Month Pause on New ...
Airbnb vs. Vrbo Ads: Nick Saban Spot Benched After Complaint, Billboard Stays
Vrbo’s “host-free” campaign — from Nick Saban commercials to high-profile billboards — made waves for its cheeky positioning against Airbnb. ...
Spain’s Top Court Upholds Barcelona’s Short-Term Rental Ban, Airbnb Pushes Back
In a landmark March 2025 decision, Spain’s Constitutional Court has upheld Barcelona’s plan to phase out all short-term rental (STR) ...
Vrbo’s Latest Billboard Trolls Airbnb (Again)—But Is It Good Advertising?
Vrbo’s latest billboard campaign has turned heads, not just for its bold placement in cities like New York and San ...
400,000 Listings Gone: Why Airbnb Wants to Be the Face of Quality—And Who Pays the Price
Airbnb knows its future depends on trust. The company’s first-ever Airbnb’s Global Quality Report paints a picture of a platform ...
Booking.com’s Super Bowl LIX Ads Feature The Muppets, Promise Easy Travel for Everyone
Booking.com’s latest campaign is pulling out all the stops, tapping into nostalgia, tech upgrades, and its signature “something for everyone” ...
Vacasa Merger Battle: Who Will Buy Vacasa—Casago or Davidson Kempner?
The highly anticipated Vacasa merger seemed like a done deal when Casago announced plans to acquire Vacasa in late 2024. ...
Superhog is now Truvi: How to Know When Your Brand Needs a Change
Rebrands are not just about changing a name or logo; they represent a shift in identity, mission, and strategy. For ...
Airbnb’s Vision for Fair Regulations in Spain and Elsewhere
Airbnb is advocating for more balanced regulations for short-term rentals in Spain. Airbnb argues that overly restrictive rules could harm ...
Illegal Price Gouging During LA Fires: Airbnb Implements Host Pricing Restrictions
As the Palisades Fire continues to ravage neighborhoods across Los Angeles, the California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, has issued a ...
Super Bowl LIX New Orleans 2025: The Tightrope of Regulations and Heavy Demand
The Super Bowl is one of the most coveted events for host cities in the United States, bringing massive economic ...
Portugal Rejects Ban Referendum, Rentals Face Higher Taxes in Spain, Hostaway Partners with QuickBooks
Portuguese Court Rejects Referendum Seeking to Ban Short-Term Rentals in Residential Buildings Uvika’s View Spain Targets Short-Term Rentals with Higher ...
