Short-Term Rental and Vacation Rental News

Find news stories, highlighting the latest trends, developments, and opportunities in the vacation and short-term rental markets. Read stories about property management, regulation changes, and the impact of technology on the guest experience. News stories in the archive also analyze the role of major players in the industry, such as Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, and how their strategies and innovations are influencing the overall market.

Short-Term Rentals

Have Airbnb Guest Favorites Overshadowed the Superhost Program?

Some individual hosts feel the superhost program is too rigid, while others believe it’s overshadowed by listings-focused Guest Favorites.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 days ago

Have Airbnb Guest Favorites Overshadowed the Superhost Program?

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year, $1 Billion Pay Package

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb CEO's compensation package, TUI's sustainability bonds, and Google's greener travel.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 days ago

Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year, $1 Billion Pay Package
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Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year Pay Package Could Turn Into $1 Billion or More

The net proceeds of Brian Chesky's 10-year pay package — which he said would be donated to host programs and to charities — would really soar if Airbnb's share price breaches tough-to-reach targets.

Dennis Schaal | 5 days ago

Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year Pay Package Could Turn Into $1 Billion or More

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Wants To Work With Cities to Enable Renters To Be Hosts

You can expect Airbnb to run campaigns to push for local laws that would allow renters to put their apartments on Airbnb.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 1 week ago

Airbnb Wants To Work With Cities to Enable Renters To Be Hosts

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb-Backed Samara Aims to Tackle Tight Housing Market in California

Samara’s factory in Mexico will bring the design and production of the units in-house.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 weeks ago

Airbnb-Backed Samara Aims to Tackle Tight Housing Market in California

Short-Term Rentals

Guesty Raises $130 Million for Global Expansion, Acquisitions, and AI

Guesty is determined to continue riding the wave of short-term rental growth, with plans for expansion in geography, products, and technology.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Guesty Raises $130 Million for Global Expansion, Acquisitions, and AI

Short-Term Rentals

Expedia Is Considering Ways to Introduce Sponsored Listings on Vrbo

Short-term rentals could be the next frontier for sponsored listings. Hotels are difficult enough, but vacation rentals may be even more complex to get right.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Expedia Is Considering Ways to Introduce Sponsored Listings on Vrbo

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Michelin Has a New Hotel Rating System

Today's podcast looks at Michelin's new ratings, Spirit's next steps, and Europe's short-term rental boost.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Michelin Has a New Hotel Rating System

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb and Rivals Sold 14% More Short-Term Rental Stays in Europe in 2023

The data is limited to these four online travel agencies and doesn’t include other platforms and direct bookings.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 weeks ago

Airbnb and Rivals Sold 14% More Short-Term Rental Stays in Europe in 2023

Short-Term Rentals

Sonder Faces Potential Nasdaq Delisting —Again

Sonder's second notice of potential delisting is for a different reason than the first notice a year earlier. Neither, though, is a good look for the struggling company.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

Sonder Faces Potential Nasdaq Delisting —Again