Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb Stopped Listing in China - But it Still Wants Chinese Travelers
Airbnb may have exited China’s domestic market, but it hasn’t walked away from Chinese travelers.
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Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb Calls Vrbo Billboards 'Confused' and 'Desperate'
Airbnb isn't happy with Vrbo's more aggressive advertising strategy. But as a challenger brand, Vrbo feels the need to score some points.
Short-Term Rentals
SCOOP: VTrips' Steve Milo Is Out as CEO
VTrips has been under pressure for some time, and will need a cash infusion to right the ship.
Short-Term Rentals
Vacasa Accepts Revised Acquisition Offer, Turns Down Rival's Higher Bid
One reason Vacasa's board looks more favorably about the Casago bid is because of the leverage that Davidson Kempner wields over Vacasa as a debt holder. If Vacasa accepts the investment firm's bid and the deal gets dragged out, then Davidson Kempner would be in the driver's seat.
Short-Term Rentals
Short-Term Rentals: Airbnb's Dominance and Booking's Gains in 1 Chart
The big three online travel agencies are generating almost three-quarters of the short-term rental revenue on the planet. The rest of the crowd is seeing their previous foothold diminishing.
Hotels
Trends in Global Accommodations: Asia-Pacific’s Rise and Business Travel’s Comeback
We expect moderate growth through 2026, with the Asia-Pacific region once gain overtaking Europe and a pickup in business travel.
Short-Term Rentals
Canada Is the Top Source of U.S. Travel – Now Visits Are Trending Down
If Canadian visits continue to decline, it could cost the U.S. billions in lost spending, and thousands of jobs.
Hotels
New Loyalty Program Journey Targets Independent Boutique Hotels
The new startup Journey faces significant challenges in building consumer adoption and achieving the necessary scale to compete with established loyalty programs. But its notable backers believe it's addressing critical pain points in today's loyalty system.
Short-Term Rentals
Vrbo Needles Airbnb in New Campaign: We're 'Hotter' and 'Cooler'
Vrbo, the underdog in the competition, is getting scrappy with its marketing tactics.
Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb Distances Itself From Co-Founder Joe Gebbia's 'Personal Views'
It's not a good look to have the chairman of Airbnb.org speak out against aid to refugees around the world.