JetBlue to Offer Short Term Rentals Soon
JetBlue is making a foray into the short term rental business, adding to its growing non-air portfolio of businesses that…
Slowdown Expected at Vrbo After Summer Peak
Expedia reported third-quarter earnings this week and Vrbo was a bright spot for the company this year offsetting a steep…
Vrbo to Put Temporary Ban on One-Night Rentals in Arizona
To curb party houses and discourage large gatherings at short term rentals during the pandemic, Vrbo is banning all one-night…
Robust Vacation Rental Demand Triggers Debate on the Future of Hotels
A bright spot in travel has been the robust demand for vacation rentals, especially in leisure destinations. Occupancy rates and prices…
Investors Target Private Accommodation Rentals for Strong Post-Pandemic Rebound
Travel bookings are starting to pick up after a precipitous fall at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, and private…
Airbnb, Vrbo Agree to Remove Illegal Kauai Vacation Rentals from Platform
Kauai County has reached an agreement with both Airbnb and Vrbo that only legal vacation rentals will get listed on…
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…
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…
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…
Expedia’s $275 Million Partner Recovery Plan is not Philanthropy
Expedia Group announced a $275 million recovery fund for Expedia’s partners including money earmarked for hotels, destinations, and vacation rental…