Articles tagged “vrbo”

Short-Term Rentals

Canada’s New Tax Rule Curbs Airbnb Deductions to Address Housing Shortage

Is the measure enough to address the housing shortage? Airbnb argues that it only benefits the economy and empowers locals

Nivedita Balu, Reuters | 4 days ago

Canada’s New Tax Rule Curbs Airbnb Deductions to Address Housing Shortage

Online Travel

Despegar Sees Brazil Gains After Alleged Airline Ticket Ponzi Scheme Goes Bust

Brazil is a huge market, as are airline tickets, for Despegar. A rival with an alleged Ponzi scheme for selling airline tickets wasn't really fair competition.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Despegar Sees Brazil Gains After Alleged Airline Ticket Ponzi Scheme Goes Bust

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Latest Tools: ‘Guest Favorites,’ AI Photo Tours, and More 

If all of these Airbnb features work as advertised, then they will benefit hosts and guests — and Airbnb.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Airbnb’s Latest Tools: ‘Guest Favorites,’ AI Photo Tours, and More 

Online Travel

Expedia CEO: After a Year of ‘Surgery,’ We Can Focus on Growth

It's show time for Expedia Group. After three years of getting its house in order completed, now it has to perform.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Expedia CEO: After a Year of ‘Surgery,’ We Can Focus on Growth
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Online Travel

Q&A: How Vrbo Is Building Trust With Vacation Rental Guests and Partners

Growth in the vacation rental sector has surpassed pre-pandemic levels and shows no signs of slowing. Leveling up the traveler experience through consistency, reliability, and transparency will help hosts and online travel agencies (OTAs) stand out in the crowded space.

Expedia Group + Skift | 4 weeks ago

Q&A: How Vrbo Is Building Trust With Vacation Rental Guests and Partners

Hotels

Hilton Sees U.S. Growth Returns to Pre-Pandemic Norms

Today's podcast discusses Hilton's strong earnings, Taylor Swift's short-term rental impact, and Verb's host cuts.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Hilton Sees U.S. Growth Returns to Pre-Pandemic Norms

Short-Term Rentals

Vrbo Kicked Out ‘A Large Number’ of Hosts for Cancelling Guest Bookings

When online travel agencies trot out statistics on their numbers of properties, is it a vanity thing or something more strategic? If you take Vrbo at its word, it's going for quality over quantity.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Vrbo Kicked Out ‘A Large Number’ of Hosts for Cancelling Guest Bookings

Online Travel

Former Expedia Exec Says Google Increased Ad Costs for Little Return in Antitrust Trial

Google has been fined billions of dollars in the European Union for similar practices that are allegedly happening in the U.S.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Former Expedia Exec Says Google Increased Ad Costs for Little Return in Antitrust Trial

Short-Term Rentals

Preventing a New Vacation Rental Listing From Being a Dud — AirDNA’s New Tool For Home Buyers

AirDNA is providing a heap of reality to unwitting homebuyers who count on their new vacation rental to instantly covering their mortgage payments. The real numbers may tell a different story.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Preventing a New Vacation Rental Listing From Being a Dud — AirDNA’s New Tool For Home Buyers

Short-Term Rentals

New York’s Short-Term Rental Rules Fuel Shadow Market of ‘Airbnb Alternatives’

If you follow the money in New York City's pressurized short-term rental industry, it's going underground or to venues with few protections for guests and hosts.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

New York’s Short-Term Rental Rules Fuel Shadow Market of ‘Airbnb Alternatives’