Expedia Phases Out HomeAway, Redirects Business to Vrbo
Expedia is phasing out HomeAway and directing all U.S. HomeAway users to the Vrbo site starting next month. This anticipated…
How Short Term Rental Owners Can Tap into the Huge Market of Chinese Travelers
China’s tourism market is the largest in the world — valued at US$260 billion, it’s almost double the size of…
Shortcomings of Airbnb’s “Project Lighthouse” Initiative
Airbnb recently announced “Project Lighthouse” — a new study that will work to measure how much racial discrimination is experienced…
Airbnb’s Go Near Campaign Hopes to Build Goodwill with Communities
Airbnb recently announced ‘Go Near’ — a campaign focused on encouraging local travel and building relationships with communities through the…
Stock Market Euphoria Could Lead Airbnb to IPO in 2020
Airbnb’s rollercoaster year isn’t over yet, the company is once again considering an initial public offering (IPO) in 2020 after…
French Court Declared Airbnb Culpable for Host’s Action
The French court’s latest ruling has determined that Airbnb is culpable for the actions of its hosts. A Paris apartment…
Airbnb to Cut 35% of its Dublin Workforce Despite a Rise in Global Bookings
Airbnb announced that it will cut around 35% of its corporate workforce, or around 190 positions at its European headquarters…
Vacation Rentals Overtake Hotels in Travel Recovery
Hotels or vacation rentals – who will lead the recovery? The current travel trends point to vacation rentals as travel…
Vacasa Gets $108 Million Series D From Silver Lake, Others
Vacation rental start-up Vacasa secures $108 million Series D funding from existing investors Silver Lake, Riverwood Capital, and Level Equity.…
Marriott’s Homes & Villas Enters Hamptons Rental Market
Marriott is testing the waters of the hot Hamptons rental market. The hotel company’s short term rental business, Homes &…