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Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking Software Partner Programs: How to Qualify and Should Property Managers Care?
Understanding the significance of recognition programs like Airbnb Preferred, Vrbo Preferred, and Booking Premier can shed light on the quality ...
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 ...
Unleashing the Power of Heritage Travel and Film Fans: A Guide for Vacation Rental Managers and Airbnb Hosts
In recent years, heritage travel has captured the imagination of vacationers worldwide, driven by a combination of popular television shows, ...
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 ...
EU Reaches Common Position on Short-Term Rental Regulation
On Thursday, March 2, the European Ministers for Competitiveness agreed on a plan to regulate how data is collected and ...
How A.I. is revolutionizing short-term rental management for increased efficiency and bookings
The mere mention of A.I. can sometimes invoke wariness and even fear among short-term rental hosts and managers who worry ...
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 ...
Minut’s Outdoor Sensor Enables Short-term Rental Operators to Maintain Peace with Neighbours and Prevent Unauthorised Backyard Parties
One of many the many thorns in the sides of short-term rental (STR) owners and managers is the issue of ...
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 ...
Filling Last-Minute Nights: An Online Travel Marketplace for Short-Term Rental Managers
An online travel marketplace specializing in last-minute vacation rentals, getawayGoGo, has announced a partnership with channel manager NextPax Travel Technology. ...
