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Stay updated on all things Vrbo, from hosting requirements and brand strategy analysis to booking trends and platform developments like One Key. This category offers vacation rental managers and short-term rental managers insights into Vrbo’s ad campaigns, new features, and comparisons like Airbnb vs. Vrbo to help you make the most of this platform.

After A Strong Q4 2024, Vrbo Bets on Flexibility as Its Winning Strategy in 2025
Expedia Group wrapped up 2024 with a strong fourth quarter, reporting double-digit growth in room nights, gross bookings, and revenue. ...

Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo in 2025: What Property Managers Must Know
2024 was a year of rapid change and tough decisions for property managers.From platform updates to stricter regulations and increased ...

Vrbo Takes on Cities with 1 million new listings while Booking.com’s rentals segment outshines hotels
Booking.com is betting on its diverse accommodations to win over travelers, while Vrbo is jumping into the urban rental game. ...

2025 Travel Trends (Expedia + Booking.com): Actionable Insights for Vacation Rental Managers
Booking.com and Expedia have released their much-anticipated 2025 travel predictions and the way travelers think, book, and experience stays is ...

How US Vacation Rental Managers Could Drive More Direct Bookings
In an industry dominated by platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, vacation rental managers are grappling with a significant shift. Skift ...

Latest Vrbo Commercials Focus on Host-Free Stays and More—What’s New This Time?
In the cutthroat world of short-term rentals, advertising does more than just get a brand noticed; it shapes how travelers ...

The Battle for Hosts Heats Up: How Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo Are Fighting to Win
The battle for hosts is gathering heat among the Big Three. The industry’s biggest players—Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo—are ramping up ...

Why Is Vrbo Shifting from Pro-Host to Pro-Guest with Its Major Reversal on Guest Refund Policies?
On June 15th, 2024, Vrbo, a leading Online Travel Agency (OTA), made a significant policy shift that has stirred conversations ...

Vrbo 2024: ‘One Key’ Goes International, Price Sensitivity and Longer Stays Takes Center Stage
During an exclusive conversation at the bustling Short Stay Summit on April 24, 2024, at Old Billingsgate in London, we ...

How VRBO’s 2024 Premier Host Program Updates Impact Vacation Rental Managers
Attention Vacation Rental Managers listing on VRBO: Are you up to speed with the changes to VRBO’s Premier Host partner ...

New Vrbo Commercials Strike at Airbnb’s Heart: Marketing Win or Missed Opportunity?
Vrbo launched two commercials during the highly coveted pre-game and NFL divisional championship slots. With the advertisements titled “Relax/Rooster” and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Airbnb alternatives for hosts: News round-up for Vrbo, Hopper Homes, and Booking.com
Vrbo (Expedia Group), Hopper, and Booking.com (Booking Holdings) have recently disclosed business and financial data. We’ve collected the most interesting ...

Why Expedia Group is taking Vrbo’s Trip Boards to Expedia.com and Hotels.com
Vrbo wants to be seen as the best site where to book large vacation rentals that are fit for family ...

Vrbo’s strengths within the Expedia group: Longer stays over hotels, success in France, Australia, and Brazil.
Vrbo is part of the Expedia Group. During the pandemic, Vrbo became a hot item within the group’s brands (e.g. ...

Vrbo: Stock booster for Expedia Group
Like Airbnb, Expedia Group has recorded its best Q4 ever (from October to November 2021). While the Vrbo stock does ...