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📉 Vrbo Q1 2025: Modest Growth, Softening US Demand, and a Shifting Strategy @vrbo grew modestly in Q1 2025, but what Expedia didn’t say in its earnings call may be even more important. In this deep-dive video, we unpack what the lack of data about Vrbo in Expedia's Q1 2025 earnings call actually signals, how U.S. demand softness and loyalty changes are reshaping the platform, and what short-term rental managers should do next. 👉 What we cover: * What “modest growth” really means for Vrbo in 2025 * Why Vrbo was more impacted by U.S. travel softness than Airbnb or Booking.com * What loyalty reward cuts say about Expedia’s priorities * How Vrbo’s marketing message no longer aligns with what’s driving bookings Read full report here: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/vrbo-q1-2025-grew-modestly-but-felt-the-u-s-slowdown-more-than-airbnb-or-booking-com/ 📌 Don't forget to Subscribe for weekly short-term rental insights! 📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/ 💬 Share your questions or experiences with Vrbo in the comments.
Vrbo’s Q1 Was Quiet—But Property Managers Should Pay Close Attention
Airbnb’s off-platform policy updates are raising questions—but not everything is banned, and not everything stays the same. Hosts should start by reviewing their tech tools, asking their PMS or service providers for guidance, and ensuring full transparency with guests. If you’re software-connected through a vetted Airbnb partner, you may have a little more flexibility—but privacy rules and transparency standards still apply. #airbnb #airbnbhosting #airbnbnews #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #airbnbpolicy
How Hosts Should Respond to Airbnb’s Off-Platform Crackdown
Airbnb just dropped its Q1 2025 results—and if you’re a professional host, this is your early warning. Major platform changes are coming, including new ways Airbnb will control the guest journey. In this video, we break down: • Why growth looks slower but isn’t weak • What’s really coming on May 13 in the Summer Release • How Airbnb is reshaping the guest journey through its app • Why hotels are quietly making a comeback • What Airbnb’s “modular journey” means for you, vs. Booking.com’s “Connected Trip” If you’re a short-term rental manager with 5, 50, or 500 listings, these shifts will affect how guests find, book, and experience your properties. 🛎️ Subscribe for more updates on Airbnb, Booking.com, and short-term rental industry trends. #airbnbq12025 #airbnbnews #airbnbhosting #airbnbhosttips
What Airbnb’s Q1 2025 Results and Upcoming Changes Mean for Hosts
Airbnb just dropped its Q1 2025 results—and if you’re a professional host, this is your early warning. Major platform changes are coming, including new ways Airbnb will control the guest journey. In this video, we break down: • Why growth looks slower but isn’t weak • What’s really coming on May 13 in the Summer Release • How Airbnb is reshaping the guest journey through its app • Why hotels are quietly making a comeback • What Airbnb’s “modular journey” means for you, vs. Booking.com’s “Connected Trip” If you’re a short-term rental manager with 5, 50, or 500 listings, these shifts will affect how guests find, book, and experience your properties. 🛎️ Subscribe for more updates on Airbnb, Booking.com, and short-term rental industry trends.
Airbnb Q1 2025: Big Changes Ahead | What Hosts Need to Know Now
Airbnb’s latest policy updates may seem focused on fee transparency and guest privacy—but they’re also about compliance and control. As Airbnb prepares to launch its vetted Host Marketplace in 2025, it’s laying the groundwork for a more regulated ecosystem. By tightening rules around third-party tools, off-platform payments, and guest data collection, Airbnb isn’t just cleaning house—it’s signaling a shift toward a closed, compliant, and partner-driven platform. Hosts and tech providers alike should be paying close attention. #airbnb #airbnb_business #airbnbnews #airbnbhosttips #airbnbrules #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement #cohosts #cohostmarketplace
Airbnb Sets the Stage for Host Marketplace with New Policy Update
Airbnb’s new policy makes it clear: soliciting guest emails through Airbnb’s messaging system—or using guest contact details for marketing—is prohibited. Hosts can no longer collect emails, sign guests up for newsletters, or redirect them off-platform after booking. However, there are two exceptions: if a guest asks for an alternative communication method like WhatsApp, or if local laws require information collection for compliance. This move strengthens Airbnb’s control over guest relationships—and may make building a direct booking list even harder for hosts. #airbnbnews #airbnb #airbnbguest #guestexperience #airbnbhosting
Airbnb’s New Policy Prohibits Hosts from Collecting Guest Emails
Tired of spending hours on marketing your vacation rentals—and still not seeing results? In this full webinar replay, we show you LIVE how to use AI to create five essential marketing materials that help them attract owners, win repeat bookings, and drive direct reservations — all with less time and effort. Designed for professional vacation rental and short-term rental managers, this session breaks down: 5 high-impact AI-powered marketing templates you can start using today ✅ How to attract new owners with an AI-created pitch deck ✅ How to keep guests coming back with automated, personalized emails ✅ The real-life tools and prompts we use at Rental Scale-Up ✅ Simple workflows to save time — no big team or tech skills needed Whether you're scaling your portfolio or just want to stop dreading marketing Mondays, this webinar is your shortcut to smarter, faster content. 💬 Have questions? Leave them in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more actionable STR insights. Read out detailed takeaways article: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/the-ai-marketing-playbook-for-property-managers-save-time-gain-trust-get-bookings/ 🔔 Stay ahead with the most important industry updates—subscribe to our free newsletter: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/ #VacationRentalMarketing #ShortTermRental #PropertyManagement #AItools #RentalScaleUp #DirectBookings #STRMarketing #AirbnbMarketing #MarketingWithAI #ChatGPT #NotebookLM
5 Plug-and-Play AI Templates to Save Time on Your Vacation Rental Marketing
Under Airbnb’s new fee transparency rules, collecting off-platform payments just got a lot harder—unless you’re software-connected. Professional hosts using Airbnb-approved PMS or channel managers may still collect disclosed mandatory fees or security deposits outside of the platform. But flexibility comes with strict conditions: everything must still be clearly listed, fully transparent, and reflected in guest pricing breakdowns. In this video, we unpack what’s still allowed, what’s changed, and why professional managers have a slight edge under Airbnb’s new policies. #airbnbpolicy #airbnbnews #airbnblife #airbnb_business #shorttermrentals #airbnbnews
Can Airbnb Hosts Still Collect Payments Off-Platform?
Airbnb’s new 2025 policy requires all mandatory fees—like utilities, pet fees, resort charges, and management fees—to be clearly listed in designated fee fields or included in the nightly rate. If no fee field exists, the cost must be rolled into the base price. Hosts can no longer request extra payments outside of Airbnb’s checkout system. This update aims to eliminate hidden fees and ensure guests see the full cost upfront. Hosts who don’t follow the new pricing rules risk penalties or removal from the platform. #airbnb #airbnboffplatformrules #airbnbpolicy #airbnb_business #airbnblife #shorts #shorttermrentals #propertymanagement
Airbnb Bans Hidden Fees to Improve Price Transparency for Guests
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