Articles tagged “vacation rentals”

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 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

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

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

Short-Term Rentals

TravelNet Solutions, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Lays Off 7% of Employees

There have been a ton of layoffs in various areas of the short-term rental industry over the last year. Facing headwinds, companies are trimming costs and trying to position themselves to new market conditions.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

TravelNet Solutions, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Lays Off 7% of Employees

Tourism

Travel Health Index: Asia Pacific Leads as Industry Growth Stabilizes

In February 2024, the travel industry maintained positive momentum with 7% year-on-year growth. Transitioning from double-digit growth to single-digits indicates a trend towards stability.

Saniya Zanpure | 3 weeks ago

Travel Health Index: Asia Pacific Leads as Industry Growth Stabilizes

Short-Term Rentals

HomeToGo Partners With Adventure App Komoot to Boost Its Experiences Biz

The partnership is part of HomeToGo’s efforts to boost its experiences business.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 weeks ago

HomeToGo Partners With Adventure App Komoot to Boost Its Experiences Biz
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Online Travel

Q&A: Why Vrbo’s New Brand Campaign Is Spotlighting Trust, Transparency, and Consistency

Do vacation rental travelers prefer consistent experiences over quirky stays? Vrbo is betting they do, with a new brand campaign that aims to outshine the competition by highlighting traditional properties, price transparency, and loyalty rewards.

Expedia Group + Skift | 1 month ago

Q&A: Why Vrbo’s New Brand Campaign Is Spotlighting Trust, Transparency, and Consistency

Short-Term Rentals

Inspirato Bets on Cost Savings As Losses Mount

Plus some essential product improvements to Inspirato Pass.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 2 months ago

Inspirato Bets on Cost Savings As Losses Mount